Miwaukee Sightseeing
Bus and Limousine Tours
Several public and private charter transportation companies offer sightseeing tours that explore the city. Customized tours devoted to Milwaukee's industrial, cultural, civic and residential sights are available, often complemented by lunch or dinner.
Carriage Tours
Horse-drawn carriages offer a memorable mode of transportation through downtown and along the shores of Lake Michigan. Milwaukee Coach & Carriage, (414) 272-6873, provides nightly service (weather permitting).
Driving Tours
A scenic drive extends from the downtown area at Lincoln Memorial Drive, north to SR 32 through beautiful parks and past the lakeside mansions of the early brewers to Brown Deer Road. North Lake Drive along the bluffs is particularly attractive.Miller Brewery Tour & Visitor Center
Walking Tours
Brochures outlining historic walking tours of Milwaukee's east, west and south sides are available at the VISIT Milwaukee walk-in office . Campus tours are available at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, (414) 229-2222, and at Marquette University, (414) 288-7302.From June through October Historic Milwaukee Inc. offers six 1.5-hour guided walking tours concentrating on the city’s historical and architectural heritage. The Historic Third Ward Tour highlights the area's Irish roots and transformation of the local warehouses, while the Historic Milwaukee's Downtown Tour focuses on Milwaukee's varied architecture. The Riverwalk Tour explores the history of the Riverwalk and the buildings along the river. The Bay View Tour spotlights the history of the Kinnickinnic Avenue area. The Brady Street Tour details the neighborhood's Polish and Italian roots while the North Point Mansions Tour offers a glimpse of mansions in this oldest and upper-class residential neighborhood. Brochures are available at businesses throughout the city. Phone (414) 277-7795.