* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Join us for a private walking ghost tour of Milwaukee’s haunted historic Third Ward. As the largest city in Wisconsin with an industrial past, it’s no surprise that the city is riddled with spectral stories, which your guide will bring to life for you!
In the mid-nineteenth century, the Third Ward was more commonly called the Blood Third, where roving thugs and gangs operated in the streets. It was also home to elegant hotels, prominent businesses, and hard-working families - which made for decades of reputational clashes in the neighbourhood.
In 1892, a series of fires swept across the Third Ward and the city, leaving behind eery tales of mediums having predicted the fire, of sabotage and revenge - even stories from the fire chief who was awoken in his dreams by a voice to notify him of fires before the rest of the firehouse knew.
Your private spectral tour is two hours and just under two miles, suitable for people of all ages, provided that adults are present with children.
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A friendly, professional guide with first-hand knowledge of the area
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
Cost of hotel pick up/drop off
Food and drink
Gratuities
Transportation
Departure Point
400 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
In front of the Milwaukee Public Market - 400 N Water Street, on the corner of St. Paul Ave. and Water St.
Return Details
Milwaukee, WI, USA
Finish point will be close to public transport and taxi links in Milwaukee, and the guide will assist with advising you on your journey.
Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Visit the Old Saloon, one of the few buildings to survive the 1892 fire, and the Irish Pub, which was a house of ill repute and the site of a jealous lover’s spat turned to horror. Hear tales of the ‘Lady of the Pub’ who has frightened an equal number of employees and guests throughout the years, making appearances in the basement and bathroom mirrors. 30 minutes
Milwaukee Public Market, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Begin your tour at the Milwaukee Public Market, hear tales of the immigrant community in the Third Ward and the gangs who ran the night. 30 minutes
327 E St Paul Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA At the Institute of Beauty and Wellness, learn of Timmy - the ghost of a small child who caused more than small scares for students throughout the years. 30 minutes
Pfister Hotel Lobby Lounge, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Your tour finishes at the Pfiser Hotel - the city’s most well-known haunted location, where the ghost of Charles Pfiser continues to live. Hear the tales of several pro-baseball players from the Dodgers, the Marlins, and the Giants who each had more than their fair shares of haunted sightings with the hotel ghost. 30 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This tour in
Milwaukee
is organized by
Travel Curious
Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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