This is NOT a conventional brewery tour like the Miller Tour here in Milwaukee or the Budweiser…read moretour in St. Louis. That's because the Pabst brewery closed over 30 years ago and moved to San Antonio. This is where Pabst started and the tour was my favorite of the 3. You can buy your ticket (adult $14) at the coffee shop on the corner and that's where the tour starts. My tour was on a Tuesday and is called the Tall Boy Tour. That's because they give you a 16 oz can of your beer of choice to start. I picked a PBR Light and then we watched a short movie about Pabst. Our tour guide was excellent. I can't remember if his name was Joe or Pat (had long black hair with a beard) but he was very knowledgeable, used humor and made the tour interesting and enjoyable. We went through several old buildings listening to the interesting story of the company (that started in 1844) and the Best family that started it and Capt. Pabst that it was ultimately named after. The tour ends in the nice gift shop. I recommend this tour!

A great way to learn the history of Pabst beer right where it was born…read more Our tour guide was great and the tour very educational. It's a treat to walk around and explore the building, specially on a cold day of winter. This is a fun thing do with friends & family visiting. The staff is nice. Highly recommended! P.S. Make sure you tip your tour guide!

I was visiting Milwaukee for business and only had a few hours to spare to explore the city. City…read moreTours MKE was fantastic! My tour only had myself and one other couple so the tour was intimate, educational, and fulfilling. I learned so much about the history, architecture and best spots to eat, drink and shop. I would highly recommend this tour! Plus the electric car is super cool!

Enjoyed the Dive Bar tour with Dave! Great experience and a lot of fun. A must do in Milwaukee!read more

What an incredible tour!! Not only was Jim a fantastic tour guide, but the information and the…read morehistory of the brewery was fascinating! I really enjoyed walking around and seeing the different parts of the plant and well as being able to see everything in real time!

With Milwaukee being the beer capital of the world, it makes sense when visiting to take The Miller…read moreBrewery Tour. Be forewarned that you must pre register online to take the tour and it's $20 for adults. At the gift shop/visitor center there is plenty of free parking. About 25% of the tour is outdoors but that is mainly walking from the visitor center to the various buildings you visit. The tour takes about 80 minutes. My your started at 3 pm and had about 25 people in it given by two tour guides. They told us that the entire campus encompasses 78 acres. The tour covers walking through 3 or 4 buildings that show the brewing and packaging process which was interesting to see. It's impressive how much beer they make here everyday and all of the brands they support. We also went into the old cave room where beer barrels were stored before refrigeration to keep the brew cool. That room had a beautiful mural in one wall. I enjoyed this tour and recommend it. Also each adult is given 3 beer samples of about 4 oz each. I picked Blue Moon, Hamm's and Miller High Life.

Our Guide, Mike, gave an exceptional tour! Saw so many activities, food places, and historical…read moresights in Milwaukee we never knew existed... and we live close by!! Highly recommend this tour, especially if you're looking for the best of what Milwaukee has to offer !!

We had the best time on this tour! Mike was funny, informative and friendly!…read more I would recommend this to anyone visiting Milwaukee or if you even live there and want to know more about the city's history and architecture. This isn't only a on the bus tour, you also get to hop off at some spots. We had so fun!! We would do it again! Thanks Mike!

We made advance reservations & parked in the complimentary lot across the street. Admission is…read more$19 per person, reduced for seniors, children, and free for members. The building is under construction, we entered through the gift shop. We showed our NARM card for free entry. We started with an informative film about the history of the Pabst Mansion. Fifty of us were on the tour, we were broken into 2 groups & I followed Molly throughout the house. She pointed out interesting pieces & fascinating stories. Our hour long tour of the Pabst Mansion was a fascinating:90. We learned about the home, Pabst family & details about the architecture and furnishings of the home while exploring the 1st through 3rd floors. This house had electricity, inside plumbing, a telephone, central heat & 10 bathrooms. In 1892, Captain Frederick & Maria Pabst completed construction of their mansion, It was designed by George Bowman Ferry and Alfred Charles Clas, & cost $254,000. These art collectors, filled their mansion with priceless treasures. During the years of the Pabst family's ownership, the house was the scene of many fine parties and receptions, a wedding & in the end, their funerals. The Pabst descendants sold the house in 1908 and for 60 yrs. was the archbishop's residence When it was sold in 1975, the mansion was nearly torn down but become a museum & was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Pabst Mansion certainly comes alive during Christmas time with whimsy and play amidst history…read moreand class. It's my favorite time to visit since each room is activated with holiday decor, festive cheer, and pops of color! Year after year, a team of volunteers help staff transform the Pabst Mansion into this whimsical exhibition adding to the MKE beer baron's living experience. Each year, the colors and decor changes adding a unique experience every holiday season! Times entry and same day tickets are available in advance or at the door, though "at the door" occurs at street level in an adjacent building. A very small free parking lot is up the hill onsite next to the mansion but additional free parking is available across the street and is labeled with signage. If you haven't had the chance to visit during the holiday season, I do recommend it as something different to do during the colder months!

After our day on the water kayaking, we were thrilled to kick our legs up and relax at the Tap Yard…read morein Schlitz Park. Stocked with local beer (and beyond) with tons of taps...there is something for everyone! I got a beer from the Fermenatorium and my spouse got a beer from Three Floyd's. We were both very pleased with our choices. The bartender was very kind, attentive, and helpful. Prices were reasonable and wait times were non-existent. Woohoo! The seating area is huge and stocked with fun lawn games from giant jenga, connect four, and bags. Endless entertainment to be had with friends. There are also bathrooms with a key if you need! And plenty of parking. We loved our time at the Tap Yard at Schlitz Park and we look forward to our next visit!

The Tap Yard is a wonderful beer garden with locations in Brookfield, Waukesha, West Bend, and now…read morethis location in downtown Milwaukee! We live near by this river-front spot, so it's safe to say this is our new go-to spot for happy hour drinks and to enjoy the sunny summer weather. We've already walked here a handful of times and it's always offering a good time. The shipping-container-make-shift-bar (which is really cool), has lots of craft beers on tap. So far we haven't tasted one that we don't enjoy! If you're not a beer drinker, they have you covered with an assortment of hard seltzers available as well. Over the weekend, I tired the Central Waters cranberry one, and it was delightful. In addition to cold beverages, this sprawling outdoor area has plenty of seating (including umbrellas when needed). Lots of room to meet up with friends, bring your pups, or like us, push and park your stroller. There's also some fun patio games like (giant) bags, connect four, and jenga! I always love when there's on-site activities. PLUS, they have live music some days, trivia on Thursday nights, and rotating food trucks that pull up to feed your belly. All of this sits along side the river where you can pull up on your boat, or simply watch the kayakers roll by. So enjoyable. You'll be seeing us a lot this summer :)

Such a fun experience. Really cool to see Milwaukee from the river/lake. Our driver was awesome and…read morevery friendly. We opted to make 1 stop (Cooperage) for a bathroom break which was perfect. No need to bring coolers they just put all the drinks in the middle compartment which was nice. Also... secret... you don't need to pedal which is great haha

On a whim, my friend and I booked a 10 am tour. We thought it would be a fun way to see the city…read more The tour is a little under 2 hours, which flew by. This review is for the boat with the tiki covering. We walked from our hotel and entered around the side of the Harp building. When we got there we were greeted by a lovely 4 legged friend, as a dog lover this was lovely. Sadly, the dog did not go on our tour but a different boat. The boat itself has plenty of space for any beverages or snacks. They had ice already ready for our drinks. The seats have a bike seat cushion, but no actual pedals. There was also space at the front of the shop for us to just sit and enjoy the scenery. There are speakers on board so you can hook up to Bluetooth if you want. The captain and his first mate were excellent! They were able to tell us some interesting facts about our surroundings. They took pictures with the background of the bridge and the Milwaukee graffiti. They had a point where you could get a picture wearing the captain's hat behind the steering. It was such a lovely touch to have someone who knew when a good photo opportunity was coming up and was ready to alert us and take our picture. Half way through the trip, we took a break at a restaurant to use the bathroom. We were able to quickly order and receive fries to bring on board. The fries were soooo crispy and delicious. We had booked a public tour and ended up getting along really well the big group that was with us. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly. It helped take the whole experience to another level along with all the other little touches. We would definitely do this again. It was a nice way to see the city and to get out of the heat. I've never done a water tour like this and thoroughly enjoyed this! It was relaxing. I could see how some people would party hard on this so if you're looking for that, it's feasible.

This was a fantastic tour, led by our guide, Emily. She was knowledgeable, organized, and…read moreabsolutely wonderful. The food was great and the pace of the tour was just right.

What an awesome experience! Every food stop along the way was fantastic -- we didn't have a single…read morething we didn't enjoy. Our tour guide, Emily, was super sweet, very knowledgeable about the area, and brought such a fun, upbeat energy that made the whole tour exciting. We loved hearing all the fun facts about the buildings we passed and the eateries we visited, which added so much to the experience. As out-of-staters, we never would have thought to explore Brady Street on our own, so it was really cool to discover a whole new part of the city while eating amazing food. Highly recommend!

I love how easy the skywalk system makes getting around Milwaukee. Each skywalk is a little…read moredifferent, some including an insight into some of the history of Milwaukee or the different neighborhoods. I used to live and work downtown and the skywalks were great for getting around in the winter or inclement weather. Now, only working downtown I find it a great place to go for a walk at lunch or get somewhere.

This is one fun tour. I guess I get a little geeked out when walking around and learning about the…read morehistory of things. For Milwaukee it is no less different. I also did not realize how many Skywalks Milwaukee has. They are scattered throughout and show different views of this great city. The lady who gave the tour was awesome and she really is up on the history of the city. It was an informative tour and we also got a little cardio in to boot. Good stuff!