Milwaukee: Food Tour with 5 Tastings & Secret Dish Walk

Milwaukee flavors from skywalks to riverwalk with locals

You’ll taste five Milwaukee classics (from cheese curds to local sausage and a surprise “secret dish”), while walking cozy skywalks with your guide. Expect laughter over fish fry, glimpses of city history on Old World Third Street, and that feeling when you realize you’re full in more ways than one.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Milwaukee Riverwalk and Landmarks

• Visit Bronze Fonz artwork
• Walk along Milwaukee Riverwalk
• Pass by Old World Third Street

The experience

I was already halfway through my first bite of crispy cheese curds before I realized how much I’d missed real Wisconsin dairy. We’d just ducked into the skywalk. It was cold outside, but up here it felt like a shortcut through the city’s history. Our guide (I think her name was Jen?) had this way of pointing out little things you’d never notice on your own, like the old brewery logos faded into brickwork or why everyone seems to know each other in Milwaukee. She handed us our next tasting: a sausage that tasted like it belonged at some family picnic in 1890. I tried to guess the spices but gave up after the second bite. Too good.

We wandered past the Bronze Fonz (yes, people really take photos there, I did too, couldn’t help it) and down Old World Third Street. The mix of German heritage and modern bars is kind of wild. You get these smells of baking bread and then suddenly someone’s blasting music from a rooftop. At one point we stopped for fish fry with sides so hearty I almost needed a nap right there. There was this moment where everyone went quiet for a second. Just forks scraping plates and that soft hum from the riverwalk below. It felt weirdly comforting.

Somewhere along the way Jen slipped us “the secret dish” (I won’t spoil it), but let’s just say I’m still thinking about it days later. The walk wasn’t rushed: more like tagging along with a friend who knows all the shortcuts and stories. By the end, when we finished with something sweet (donut? cake? I honestly forgot what it was called), my hands were warm again and Milwaukee felt smaller somehow, in a good way.

What’s included

Your day includes five different tastings (savory hometown sausage made 19th-century style, crispy cheese curds with dips, fresh local fish fry plus hearty sides, something sweet at the end, and an irresistible secret dish) all guided by a local who knows every shortcut through downtown’s skywalks and riverwalks.

Options for this experience

2 options

Food Tour for a Small GroupGuide in English · 11:00, 12:00 and 13:00Join our Secret Food Tour Milwaukee in a group of no more than 12 people by choosing this option.

Milwaukee Food Tour, PrivateGuide in English · 11:30, 12:30 and 13:30Pick this option to move up to a private Milwaukee food tour reserved just for you and your group.

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Information

Lasts 3h 30m, runs every day, 6 start times, from US$ 101.99 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 12 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day except Thursday and Sunday: 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30 and 13:30Thursday and Sunday: 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00 and 13:30

GroupUp to 121 private ›

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.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 effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): 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. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How many tastings are included on this Milwaukee food tour?

The tour includes five local favorites plus a secret dish tasting.

Does this food tour include cheese curds?

Yes, crispy cheese curds with dips are part of the tastings.

Is there a vegetarian option available?

You should contact the tour provider in advance to discuss dietary requirements.

What neighborhoods does this food tour visit?

The route covers downtown Milwaukee including Old World Third Street and the Riverwalk area.

Is public transportation nearby for this Milwaukee food tour?

Yes, public transportation options are available near the meeting point.

How long is the walk during this food tour?

The tour involves a fair amount of walking. Comfortable shoes are recommended.

What is included in the price of this Milwaukee food tour?

The price includes all tastings: sausage, cheese curds, fish fry with sides, sweet finale, and a secret dish.