
Haunting Histories: An Audio Tour of Milwaukee‘s Wicked Westown
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Is Haunting Histories: An Audio Tour of Milwaukee‘s Wicked Westown worth booking?
Haunting Histories: An Audio Tour of Milwaukee‘s Wicked Westown is a 1-hour experience in Milwaukee, United States, from $9 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 56 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $9 per person
Get to know one of Milwaukee‘s most haunted neighborhoods, Westown, and discover why Marquette University is considered one of the nation‘s most haunted schools. On this self-guided walking tour, you‘ll visit eleven ha
What you get
About this experience
Get to know one of Milwaukee‘s most haunted neighborhoods, Westown, and discover why Marquette University is considered one of the nation‘s most haunted schools. On this self-guided walking tour, you‘ll visit eleven haunted locations and hear some of Milwaukee‘s most spook-tacular tales! Starting in front of the Milwaukee Public Museum, you‘ll stroll around Marquette Campus and along Wisconsin Ave to Straz Tower, where our tour ends. Along the way, you‘ll meet some of Milwaukee‘s most famous ghosts, including a professor who continues to report to work, and a home-proud beer baron. You‘ll also see the site of one of the city‘s most notorious murders. Lace up your shoes and join me in discovering the haunted side of this historic neighborhood. This family-friendly hour-long walk does contain content that may be disturbing, including details of murders, mentions of suicide and accidental deaths. Please use caution when selecting this tour for very young or sensitive audiences.
What's included
Included
- VoiceMap Application
- Lifetime access to The Golden City of Samarkand tour
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Not included
- Smartphone
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
What you'll see and do
Marquette University
Get to know one of Milwaukee‘s most haunted neighborhoods, Westown, and discover why Marquette University is considered one of the nation‘s most haunted schools. On this walking tour, you‘ll visit eleven haunted locations and hear some of Milwaukee‘s most spook-tacular tales!
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Milwaukee Public Museum
Starting in front of the Milwaukee Public Museum, you‘ll stroll around Marquette Campus and along Wisconsin Ave to Straz Tower, where our tour ends.
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Milwaukee Public Library
Discover how a lion cub spent a few months living on the roof of Milwaukee Public Library
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On this walking tour, you'll see and hear the history of Carpenter Tower
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I‘ll show you Marquette Campus’ Humphrey Hall, once a children‘s hospital, and the area‘s two haunted theaters.
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Pabst Mansion
Hear about Pabst Mansion‘s most famous former resident, Captain Frederick Pabst
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Find out about the Ambassador Hotel‘s gruesome past and how Jeffery Dahmer earned the name ‘the Milwaukee Monster’
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The Rave / Eagles Club
Pop by legendary music venue, the Rave / Eagles Club, an establishment with a reputation for ghostly sightings
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St. Joan of Arc Chapel
Take in Milwaukee‘s oldest building, the mystical St Joan of Arc Chapel
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Church of Gesu
Pass by a few haunted buildings designed by famed Milwaukee architect, Henry Koch, including the Church of the Gesu and the Calvary Presbyterian Church
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On this walking tour, you'll see and hear the history of Marquette University Diederich College of Communication
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On this walking tour, you'll see and hear the history of Marquette University Rec Plex
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Starting in front of the Milwaukee Public Museum, you‘ll stroll around Marquette Campus and along Wisconsin Ave to Straz Tower, where our tour ends.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Milwaukee
This self-guided audio tour starts in front of the Milwaukee Public Museum. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
This self-guided audio tour ends in front of Straz Tower, only a short walk from the starting point.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Traveler reviews
1 verified traveler reviews for Haunting Histories: An Audio Tour of Milwaukee‘s Wicked Westown. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Nice tour
This was a fun walking tour of the neigborhood and included some haunted places that were on other campuses. Interestingly, as we started, we smelled pipe smoke, just as it was mentioned.. and there was no explanation as to why, other than we were experiencing the supernatural!
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Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 56
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Haunting Histories: An Audio Tour of Milwaukee‘s Wicked Westown: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Milwaukee.
How much does Haunting Histories: An Audio Tour of Milwaukee‘s Wicked Westown cost?
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Prices start at $9 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Milwaukee usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Haunting Histories: An Audio Tour of Milwaukee‘s Wicked Westown take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Milwaukee is not rushed.
Is Haunting Histories: An Audio Tour of Milwaukee‘s Wicked Westown worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Milwaukee, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Haunting Histories: An Audio Tour of Milwaukee‘s Wicked Westown?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Haunting Histories: An Audio Tour of Milwaukee‘s Wicked Westown suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Haunting Histories: An Audio Tour of Milwaukee‘s Wicked Westown?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Milwaukee can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Milwaukee and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Haunting Histories: An Audio Tour of Milwaukee‘s Wicked Westown start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Milwaukee within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Milwaukee?
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Milwaukee runs brewery and distillery tours, Harley-Davidson Museum visits, Lake Michigan cruises, riverwalk kayaking and food tours through the Third Ward. On Outty we rank every Milwaukee experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Personal and Detailed Milwaukee Sightseeing Bus Tour, Old Milwaukee 9am E-Bike Tour, Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Milwaukee?
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May to September. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Milwaukee?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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