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The Ghosts of Milwaukee & the Haunted Third Ward: Private Tour

4 Reviews 4.25 out of 5 stars Based on 4 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Milwaukee, USA
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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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  • Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
  • A friendly, professional guide with first-hand knowledge of the area
  • Cost of hotel pick up/drop off
  • Food and drink
  • Gratuities
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400 North Water Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA

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Finish point will be close to public transport and taxi links in Milwaukee, and the guide will assist with advising you on your journey.

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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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Milwaukee Public Market

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Institute of Beauty and Wellness

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pfister Hotel Lobby Lounge

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Ghosts of Milwaukee & the Haunted Third Ward: Private Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CDT). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CDT).
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The following is included:
  • Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places.
  • A friendly, professional guide with first-hand knowledge of the area.
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  • Cost of hotel pick up/drop off.
  • Food and drink.
  • Gratuities.
  • Transportation.
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Accessibility information for the The Ghosts of Milwaukee & the Haunted Third Ward: Private Tour is as follows:

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  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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