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

A private evening ghost tour through Milwaukee's most haunted places.

Private tour — just your group 2 hours Up to 56 guests Free itinerary changes Local expert guide
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Overview

A private 2-hour evening ghost tour starting at the Milwaukee Public Market, covering the city's devastating 1892 fire and stories from the historic Pfister Hotel, widely considered Milwaukee's most haunted location.

This is a private tour/activity — only your own group takes part. Hear real local history about Milwaukee's devastating 1892 fire and the ghost stories tied to it, plus stories about apparitions said to haunt a pub's basement and bathroom mirrors. The tour finishes at the Pfister Hotel Lobby Lounge, widely considered the city's most haunted location.

Highlights

  • Milwaukee Public Market Start your evening at the real Historic Third Ward market building.
  • The Institute of Beauty & Wellness Hear stories connected to this real Milwaukee building.
  • Pfister Hotel Lobby Lounge Finish at Milwaukee's most famously haunted hotel, where visiting pro athletes have reported ghost encounters.

What Stops Does This Tour Make?

A popular starting point — every Voyzo itinerary is fully customizable, so we'll shape the order and stops around your group.

P

Pickup

Meets in front of the Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N Water St, on the corner of St. Paul Ave. and Water St. Start time 7:30pm.

1

Milwaukee Public Market

Start your evening at the real Historic Third Ward market building.

2

The Institute of Beauty & Wellness

Hear stories connected to this real Milwaukee building.

3

Pfister Hotel Lobby Lounge

Finish at Milwaukee's most famously haunted hotel, where visiting pro athletes have reported ghost encounters.

D

Drop-off

Back to your hotel, home, or the airport — whenever your day wraps up.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
A fully customizable itinerary built around you
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Choose Your Vehicle

Every group size is covered — from an intimate private ride to large multi-coach groups.

Black Chevrolet Suburban executive SUV Up to 6

Executive SUV

Cadillac Escalade or Chevrolet Suburban

A fast, private ride for couples, small families, or business travelers — plenty of luggage room and a smooth, quiet cabin.

Black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter passenger van Up to 14

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van

Sprinter, high-roof passenger configuration

Comfortable, air-conditioned seating for small and mid-size groups — our most popular option for families and friend groups traveling together.

White Prevost luxury motorcoach Up to 56

Prevost Coach Bus

Prevost motorcoach

Our largest single vehicle — a full-size luxury motorcoach for large groups, conventions, and corporate events that still want one private tour, one vehicle.

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 56 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your pickup address is required to finalize the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

The stories cover real local history, including a devastating 1892 fire and reported ghost sightings — use your judgment for younger travelers.
It's an evening tour, starting at 7:30pm.
No, the hauntings are local legend and folklore, while the tour's background about events such as the 1892 Third Ward fire is documented history.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

About This Tour

A private 2-hour evening ghost tour starting at the Milwaukee Public Market, covering the city's devastating 1892 fire and stories from the historic Pfister Hotel, widely considered Milwaukee's most haunted location. This is a private tour/activity — only your own group takes part. Hear real local history about Milwaukee's devastating 1892 fire and the ghost stories tied to it, plus stories about apparitions said to haunt a pub's basement and bathroom mirrors. The tour finishes at the Pfister Hotel Lobby Lounge, widely considered the city's most haunted location.

The Historic Third Ward's darkest chapter is real history. On October 28, 1892 a fire that began at the Union Oil & Paint Co. building, fed by winds of up to about 50 mph, spread through the district; about 440 buildings were destroyed and more than 1,900 people, mostly Irish-American families, were left homeless. It is among the most devastating fires in Milwaukee's history, and the stories told on this tour are rooted in that loss.

The Pfister Hotel, which opened in 1893 and was designed by Henry C. Koch in Romanesque Revival style, is where the tour ends. Guido Pfister died during its construction, and his son Charles saw it through to completion; popular local legend says Charles still watches over the hotel, though that is a ghost story and not documented fact. The hotel is also known for a large Victorian art collection.

The Milwaukee Public Market, where the tour begins, opened in October 2005 inside the Third Ward at 400 N. Water Street, so the district's old warehouse brick and its modern food hall sit side by side.

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