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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Milwaukee's original haunted history walking tour introduces you to the unique heritage of the Historic Third Ward in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Third Ward, dubbed “The Bloody Third” in 1846, is a charming arts district today but conceals a violent gangster past. Once home to Milwaukee’s mafia operations and, before that, Irish gangsters, known as the Third Ward Cowboys, its streets have been touched by tragedy and the paranormal.
Expect to learn more about paranormal happenings and ghost sightings at the Skylight Opera Theatre, the Italian Community Center, and MIAD, as well as many other lesser-known locations. Ghosts stories with Third Ward connections including supernatural encounters at the Hilton Garden Inn and the Pfister Hotel.
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Departure Point
400 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
Meet at the corner of St. Paul and Water Street
Return Details
400 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
Meet at the corner of St. Paul and Water Street
Milwaukee Public Market, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Meet on the corner St. Paul Avenue and Water Street for a history lesson they never taught you in school. Get glimpse of the scandalous 19th Century past of these streets when the area was nicknamed the Bloody Third. 15 minutes
116 E Pleasant St, Milwaukee, WI 53212, USA Built in 1910, this building originally housed the F. Mayer Boot & Shoe Co. We keep the memory of a spectral little boy named Timmy alive. Over the years when the Institute of Beauty and Wellness occupied the building this wee ghost was blamed for many supernatural shenanigans. 10 minutes
158 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA The lovable yet ostentatious Clair Richardson founded the Skylight Music Theatre 1959. Although he died in 1980 before he could see his dream fully realized, his cremated remains have resided inside, in the Cabot Theatre’s trap room, since 1993. Many believe his spirit has returned. As in life, Clair loves to make his presence known. 10 minutes
124 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA This building was once known as the Pabst Brewing Co. Saloon and Boarding House. Perhaps the unfortunate "boarding house" label, a term that was often a euphemism for houses of ill repute, has led to its current reputation as a former brothel and the legend of the unlucky lady of the night who haunts it 10 minutes
207 E Buffalo St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA Gossip about a harrowing late night elevator ride turns out to have some basis in fact. Who was the vanishing man in dusty overalls who allegedly vexed a writer for Milwaukee’s famous weekly newspaper the Shepherd Express? 10 minutes
631 E Chicago St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA Legends
207 E Buffalo St Ste 220, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA An eerie encounter remains a mystery and adds to the intrigue surrounding The Marshall Building. The incident has left the employee and others wondering about the true nature of the apparition. 10 minutes
273 E Erie St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA Many eerie occurrences have left students and teachers wondering if the building is haunted. Despite the unsettling experiences, the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design continues to thrive as a center for creativity and learning. 10 minutes
345 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA The oldest building in The Third Ward contains one of its darkest ghost stories.... 10 minutes
N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA The Lady Elgin Memorial Marker in Milwaukee commemorates the tragic sinking of the steamship Lady Elgin on September 8, 1860. The disaster, which occurred on Lake Michigan, resulted in the loss of over 300 lives, making it one of the deadliest maritime disasters in Great Lakes history. 10 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
BigDaddy1616
02 Oct 2022
Pretty cool stories about the haunted history. Not a bad way to spend a night for the price. The guide was fun!
Betty_N
18 Sep 2022
I can only review half of the tour as we left halfway through. Our tour guide was a nice lady but not a good story teller. Part of going on a ghost tour is to be spooked a little. She giggled and laughed at her own jokes the entire time. I was really looking forward to this tour. My recommendation is to a little research on google and do your own tour. It’s a cool idea but really poorly executed. Save your money.
Felicia_A
20 Aug 2022
This was the worst tour I’ve been on. The tour guide was NOT a good story teller , and the stories were super boring. Stayed for most of the tour because we felt bad and didn’t want to be rude.
This tour in
USA
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American Ghost Walks - Wisconsin
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