Why is the tour fee so low? Unlike most tours, we don't "build in" beverages to the tour cost. Often when doing so, options may be somewhat predetermined. We'd rather keep the tour price low & give you greater choice in your selections. Plus, some patrons may prefer NA options.
Paul, the owner: craft brewery co-founder, beer history geek, historic brewery artifacts collector, & 30-year history teacher.
Have you ever heard of beer? Yep, we knew it! Now, let us show you how Milwaukee did its fair share to make beer famous! Learn about how the city became the "Beer Capital of the World," plus experience the rise of the incredible craft brewery scene of today.
The tour starts with a visit to one of the city's top craft breweries in the downtown entertainment venue, the Deer District (home of the Milwaukee Bucks). Then a leisurely 10-minute walk to the iconic Pabst brewery complex where we will see the majestic Pabst brew kettles in the Brewhouse & Suites & as well as other fantastic features that date back to the 1800s. A stop at the famed corporate office spaces of Pabst & a visit to a second highly acclaimed craft brewery are included. All along the way, learn about Milwaukee beer history while interacting with brewery artifacts “show & tell” & engaging fun beer trivia.
Good City Brewing (downtown) + Best Place in the Historic Pabst Brewery + Brewhouse Inn & Suites + Pilot Project Brewing - Milwaukee
Good City (craft beers, hard seltzer, wine) ~ Best Place (craft beer, PBR, full bar, soda) ~ Pilot Project (craft beers, hard kombucha, NA beer)
333 W Juneau Ave, Milwaukee
1128 N 9th St, Milwaukee
** Lunch prior to our tour @ Good City (we depart from there at 1:00 pm)
** Learn more about Pabst history @ Best Place - book separately: www.bestplacemilwaukee.com
** Food after our tour @ On Tap in the Brewhouse Inn & Suites
"This is a really great way to get a true feel of how & why Milwaukee became the "Beer Capital of the World" while sipping on some of the finest brews of today. And Best Place has the city's best gift shop - if they don't have it, you don't need it!"
This tour has a little bit of everything that makes Milwaukee FUN: craft beer, food options, beer history, city history, & architecture. Starts at a cool, new food hall (coffee, beer, full bar, 12 food vendors) & ends at a local craft brewery...with a whole lot more in between!
This tour starts at 3rd Street Market Food Hall, newly opened in January of 2022. (Look to arrive early to grab some tasty food from any of their 12 vendors &/or play shuffle-board or corn hole prior to the tour.) From here, we walk down Wisconsin Ave, a street with many past lives. Then along the River Walk as we explore the history & architecture of the city. After a beverage pit stop midway through, we end at a popular craft brewpub (full bar / food options) in a classic building of yesteryear. Engaging trivia & artifact 'show & tell' throughout.
3rd Street Market Hall + Safe House (Newsroom Pub) + Explorium Brewpub
3rd Street Market Hall (craft beers, cocktails, hard seltzers, soda, coffee) ~ Safe House (full bar, soda) ~ Explorium Brewpub (house beers, full bar)
275 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee
143 W St. Paul Ave, Milwaukee
** Aside from a full bar & several food vendors, 3rd St Market Hall has a number of games to play for free - like corn hole & shuffleboard - so look to arrive early
** Milwaukee Public Market is on the route - come back to eat, drink, shop
"If you really want to see & experience a little bit of everything that Milwaukee has to offer, this is a great option. And your tummy will be happy when you are done!"
Take in all the amazing things that makes Milwaukee such a wonderful place ~ craft brewery tour + beer history + great stories & architecture of Downtown Milwaukee & the Historic Third Ward + a stop at the city's Public Market + a final stop for Wisconsin's finest cheese curds!
This tour starts at the awesome Broken Bat Brewing Co where you will learn about the exploding craft brewing scene of Milwaukee along with the rich legacy of brewing in the city. A tour of the production area is included. We then take in the River Walk as you explore the Historic Third Ward district & learn about it's amazing history & how it has become a jewel of the city today. We then explore the southern edge of downtown as you see & hear how Milwaukee came to be. This includes a stop for a beverage break at the popular Milwaukee Public Market. We end at the new 3rd Street Market Hall (food hall, games, full bar) where you can grab some tasty cheese curds & an array of other great food items from a host of vendors.
Broken Bat Brewing + Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen + 3rd St Market Hall ~ we will also do a walk thru of the Milwaukee Public Market
Broken Bat (craft beers, hard seltzers, soda) ~ Milwaukee Public Market (beer, margaritas, wine, bloodies, soda) ~ 3rd St Market Hall (full bar)
135 E. Pittsburgh Ave, Milwaukee
275 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee
** Aside from a full bar & several food vendors, 3rd St Market Hall has a number of games to play for free - like corn hole & shuffleboard - so look to hang out after we are done!
"If you want to see a great cross section of the many super cool things that Milwaukee has to offer, this is the tour for you. A super fun 3 hours!"
Experience 3 great spaces in the iconic Pabst brewery complex (the Brewery District) with a lunch/dinner stop included! A super FUN way to spend an afternoon or eve ~ all stops are all very close to one another so weather isn't an issue.
This tour starts at the super cool Pilot Project Brewing Co (including tour of production area) with lunch (Sat) or dinner (Thu) at On Tap, connected to the Brewhouse Inn and Suites, where we will see the majestic Pabst brew kettles. We then conclude at the highly regarded Central Waters Brewing Co. In between, we swing thru Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery & check out the best gift shop in the city. Aside from sampling craft beer, participants will engage in fun beer trivia, Milwaukee beer history, & historic brewery artifacts 'show & tell.' LUNCH/DINNER - Participants will order in advance & pay directly to On Tap.
Central Waters (craft beer, hard seltzers, soda) ~ On Tap (full bar) ~ Pilot Project (craft beer)
1130 N 9th St, Milwaukee
1037 W Juneau Ave, Milwaukee
** Learn more about Pabst history @ Best Place - book separately: www.bestplacemilwaukee.com
"The historic Pabst brewery is unlike any other complex in the nation. With its unique blend of great history coupled with its wonderful rebirth of today, this is a must-see in Milwaukee."
Experience the city of today as we focus on Milwaukee history & architecture with beer history mixed in. Be ready to do some engaging city trivia along with a historic brewery artifacts "show & tell." Starts in the Pabst complex & ends at the southern edge of Downtown. One beverage stop along the way.
The tour starts at the wonderful Brewhouse Inn & Suites in the historic Pabst brewery complex where we view the 6 majestic Pabst brew kettles. We continue through the Pabst complex with a walk to the Deer Deer District, the city's marquee entertainment venue that is home to the Milwaukee Bucks. We then explore the historic Old World Third St District & River Walk as we learn about old Kilbourntown & Juneautown in downtown Milwaukee. The varied architecture, both past & present, will be highlighted. We then end at the city's newest food hall, 3rd St. Market Hall. Tour also includes: Wisconsin lingo, artifacts "show & tell," & engaging stories & fun facts throughout.
One beverage / rest stop along the way.
One beverage stop (full bar)
1215 N 10th St, Milwaukee
275 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee
** 3rd St Market Hall has several food vendors, so it would be a great place to grab lunch after we are done.
"I think you'll be delightfully surprised by the fascinating stories of Milwaukee history as well as the variety of historic architecture that we have. This tour is a great way to share both with you!"
Experience the city of today as we focus on Milwaukee history & architecture. Be ready to do some engaging city trivia along with a historic brewery artifacts "show & tell." Starts at the southern edge of downtown & ends inside of the trendy Historic Third Ward District.
The tour starts at the city's newest food hall, 3rd St Market Hall (grab yourself a coffee or smoothie & some baked goodies). From there, we stroll east on the storied Wisconsin Avenue viewing buildings of today while hearing tales of yesteryear. Once across the Milwaukee River, we head north a couple of blocks past the landmarks of City Hall & the opulent Pabst Theater. We return to Wisconsin Avenue & wind our way to our final stop at the Milwaukee Public Market (beer, wine, bloodies, margaritas, coffee, several food options). Explorium Brewpub is 1.5 blocks away - we'd be happy to guide you there if you wish to grab some brews & lunch.
3rd Street Food Hall & Milwaukee Public Market (full bars + coffee)
275 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee
400 N Water St, Milwaukee
** 3rd Street Market Hall has several food vendors, so grab a coffee or smoothie & a donut or other delicious baked goods prior to the tour.
** Explorium Brewpub - 1.5 blocks away from end stop - good food, full bar, house beers
"You definitely get a superb mix of the old & the new in this tour. Wisconsin Ave has some amazing history and we bookend it with two of the current day highlights, 3rd St Market Hall & the Milwaukee Public Market. So much to see & hear on this tour!"
A full brewery tour at Broken Bat Brewing plus visits to two other Third Ward / Walker's Point breweries!
DETAILS:
> Price = email us for rates
> Starts at Broken Broken Bat Brewing Co on the northern edge of the Walker's Point neighborhood
> Craft beer education + engaging craft beer & historical beer trivia throughout
> Craft beer, hard seltzer, & soda available for purchase throughout
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