Milwaukee Sightseeing Bus Tour: 2 Hours, 10 Stops

Ten stops across Milwaukee's neighborhoods, landmarks and hidden corners in a single afternoon loop.

A two-hour guided bus tour of Milwaukee covers ten stops including City Hall, the Bronze Fonz, North Point Lighthouse, Milwaukee Art Museum and Historic Third Ward, with live English-language commentary on board. The route moves through downtown, lakefront, the Harley Museum, Walker's Point and Old World Third Street. Infants ride free on an adult's lap. Children must be accompanied by a legal guardian. The tour operates in all weather.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each5 stops

1. Pabst Theaterpassing by
2. Bronze Fonz5m
3. North Point Lighthouse10m
4. Milwaukee Art Museumpassing by
5. Historic Third Ward20m

Milwaukee sightseeing bus tour

• Begin at Milwaukee's City Hall
• Pass by Pabst Theater
• Stop for photo with Bronze Fonz
• Walk through alley with murals
• Walk through park to Lighthouse and Lake Michigan
• Pass by Milwaukee Art Museum
• Visit Historic Third Ward and Public Market
• Pass by Harley Museum
• Travel through Walker's Point neighborhood
• Pass by Milwaukee Bucks and Marquette University
• Pass by Old World Third Street

The experience

The bus starts at Milwaukee's City Hall, the tallest habitable building in the world when it was completed, and moves through the downtown core to the Pabst Theater, built by Frederick Pabst in 1885. A photo stop at the Bronze Fonz comes next, followed by a walk through an alley lined with giant hand-painted murals. From there the route heads to the lakefront, passing through the park for views of North Point Lighthouse and Lake Michigan before reaching the Milwaukee Art Museum, designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava.

The second half of the tour swings through Historic Third Ward, Milwaukee's trendiest neighborhood, with a stop at the Public Market. The route then passes the Harley Museum, the world's only one, and travels through Walker's Point, a neighborhood filled with local bars and restaurants. The final stops include the new home of the Milwaukee Bucks and Marquette University, and Old World Third Street, Milwaukee's original German neighborhood. Live commentary runs throughout the two hours.

The tour operates in all weather, so dress for the conditions. Public transportation options are available near the starting point. Parking is not included but an underground garage sits across Water Street from the departure area. Gratuities are not included in the fare.

What’s included

• Driver and live English-language guide throughout the two-hour route.
• ten stops including City Hall, Bronze Fonz, North Point Lighthouse, Milwaukee Art Museum, Historic Third Ward and the Harley Museum.
• commentary on Milwaukee's neighborhoods, history and landmarks.

Information

Lasts 2h, runs Monday at 10:00, from US$ 47 per person, with a live guide in English and in groups of up to 14.

Days and timesMondayDeparts at 10:00Another day? ›

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (5 to 17 years) · Infant (under 5): free

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Untapped Tours

Is this one for you?The live English guide means you follow the commentary without needing to read a phone screen or app: good for anyone who prefers to listen and look around rather than manage a self-guided pace.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 17 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What is the Bronze Fonz and where do we stop to see it?

The Bronze Fonz is a statue in Milwaukee, and the tour includes a photo stop there as part of the downtown loop.

Does the tour go inside the Milwaukee Art Museum or just pass by it?

The Milwaukee Art Museum is a viewing stop on the route. The tour passes by the building designed by Santiago Calatrava but does not include admission to the interior.

How long is the entire tour?

The tour runs two hours and covers ten stops across Milwaukee's neighborhoods and landmarks.

What is included in the ticket price?

The ticket includes the bus ride, the driver and guide, and live English-language commentary throughout the two hours. Parking, gratuities and hotel pickup are not included.

Does the tour stop at Historic Third Ward, and what is there?

Yes, Historic Third Ward is one of the ten stops. It is Milwaukee's trendiest neighborhood, and the tour includes a visit to the Public Market there.