Haunting Histories: An Audio Tour of Milwaukee‘s Wicked Westown
Overview
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
- VoiceMap Application
- Lifetime access to The Golden City of Samarkand tour
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Smartphone
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Meeting Location
800 West Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
915 West Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA
This self-guided audio tour ends in front of Straz Tower, only a short walk from the starting point.
What To Expect
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Marquette University (pass by)
Milwaukee Public Museum (pass by)
Milwaukee Public Library (pass by)
Carpenter Tower (pass by)
Marquette University Varsity Theatre (pass by)
Pabst Mansion (pass by)
Ambassador Hotel Milwaukee, Trademark Collection by Wyndham (pass by)
The Rave / Eagles Club (pass by)
St. Joan of Arc Chapel (pass by)
Church of Gesu (pass by)
Marquette University Diederich College of Communication (pass by)
Marquette University Rec Plex (pass by)
Straz Tower (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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- 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 (CST).
- VoiceMap Application.
- Lifetime access to The Golden City of Samarkand tour.
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
- Smartphone.
- Transportation.
- Food/Drink.
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route.
The minimum age to participate is 6..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Haunting Histories: An Audio Tour of Milwaukee‘s Wicked Westown is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Haunting Histories: An Audio Tour of Milwaukee‘s Wicked Westown will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- VoiceMap Application
- Lifetime access to The Golden City of Samarkand tour
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Smartphone
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
