Old World 3rd St. / Foods of MKE Tour

Milwaukee’s spanning RiverWalk, located parallel to Water Street and the Milwaukee River in the vibrant Westown neighborhood, includes the culture, history and foods of Old World 3rd Street. Those traditions are just the beginning on this tour where Milwaukee’s old German traditions meet delicious new delights!

This tour offers authentic German food tastings as well as an opportunity to eat, drink and socialize your way into newer establishments in the area. Sample Milwaukee’s oldest microbrewery complete with a visit to their Beer Memorabilia collection; schlemiel and schlimazel your way across the Milwaukee River to pay homage to The Fonz; visit one of the last historic Turner society buildings still being used for its original purpose; dine on fantastic foods and more!

And unlike many of our other tours, this route allows for plenty of shopping opportunities - splurge along the way and buy local treasures at a local cheese store, sausage store, spice house and more!

KEY DETAILS:
Tour Length – Approximately 1 mile along Milwaukee’s RiverWalk, with plenty of walking breaks and opportunities to sit down along the way. We spend approximately 20 minutes at each restaurant.

Time Commitment – Between 2 - 2.5 hours, depending on the pace of the group .

Tastings - All tastings are included in the price. Portions are often served family-style. Samples are substantial - for the vast majority of attendees, you will not need to plan for a meal after the tour!

Food Allergies

With the exception of the Fish Fry Tour, all tours are seafood/shellfish free.

We do have a vegetarian option on all tours.

We are not able to make menu adjustments for food allergies, dietary restrictions or preferences on this public tour beyond the vegetarian option. This includes gluten, vegan, sugar-free and kosher requests.

We are able to make allergy / preference accommodations on private walking tours for 8+ guests, or private bus tours for 12+ guests.