Shakers Original Historical Ghost Tour
- 1 hour
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Step inside a former Al Capone-owned speakeasy and explore nearly two centuries of history, mystery, and reported paranormal activity. Dating back to 1894, Shakers Cigar Bar has become one of Milwaukee’s most intriguing destinations, known for its rich history, Prohibition-era connections, and countless stories of unexplained encounters reported by guests, staff, paranormal investigators, and visitors from around the world. The Original Ghost Tour takes guests through three levels of history and lore, uncovering the people, events, and stories that have shaped the building for generations. Along the way, you’ll hear accounts of unexplained experiences, lingering spirits, and the darker chapters of Milwaukee’s past that continue to fascinate visitors today. Part history tour, part paranormal experience, this immersive guided tour offers a unique opportunity to explore one of Milwaukee’s most storied buildings after dark. Not for the faint of heart.
Inclusions
What's included
- Merchandise Discounts
- Drink discounts are included with your tour.
Itinerary
Step inside Shakers Cigar Bar and enter a world where nearly two centuries of history linger in every room. Worn hardwood floors creak beneath your feet. Antique furnishings, vintage photographs, stained glass, and candlelit corners create an atmosphere that feels suspended in time. From the former speakeasy spaces once frequented by colorful characters to the upper levels where countless guests have reported unexplained encounters, every floor reveals another layer of Milwaukee history. The scent of cigars, the glow of amber spirits, and the stories hidden within the walls combine to create an experience unlike anywhere else in the city.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 52 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Check in with the host at our Bar, who will then direct you to where to wait for your tour guide to begin your tour.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Shakers Cigar Bar
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Milwaukee
- Its from-price is 38% below the median of the 84 experiences we list in Milwaukee.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 8 of 84.
About Milwaukee
Milwaukee is a Wisconsin city on Lake Michigan, known for its brewing past, an art museum with moving wings, lakefront festivals and fish fries.
Three rivers meet Lake Michigan at Milwaukee, on its western shore, and the city was shaped by waves of German and Polish immigrants who built its breweries, tanneries and factories. The Milwaukee Art Museum, a lakefront building by Santiago Calatrava with a huge sunshade whose wings open and close, is the city's emblem. The RiverWalk follows the Milwaukee River through downtown, past restaurants and a bronze statue of the Fonz from the sitcom Happy Days.
Top-ranked sights in Milwaukee: Milwaukee Art Museum, Bronze Fonz, Pabst Theater.
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