Step back into Milwaukee’s Prohibition era and uncover a world of speakeasies, madams, gangsters, corruption, and scandal.
The Whorin’ 20s Walking Tour explores the city’s notorious vice district during the Roaring Twenties, when bootleggers, brothel owners, politicians, and organized crime figures helped shape Milwaukee’s nightlife and underground economy.
Led by expert storytellers, this entertaining and historically grounded walking tour reveals the hidden stories behind the city’s most colorful characters and forgotten locations. Along the way, guests will discover how Prohibition transformed Milwaukee and why the era continues to captivate visitors nearly a century later.
Perfect for...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bride goes free with group booking - Midwests #1 Bachelorette Activity
Meeting Points
Departure
East State Street & North Edison Street
Corner of E. State St. and N. Edison St., across from the Marcus Performing Arts Center
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Walk through Milwaukee’s former vice district as your guide leads you into the city’s Prohibition-era past.
Along the route, you’ll visit key locations tied to the 1920s vice district, where stories of underground operations, hidden dealings, and larger-than-life characters begin to unfold. The experience blends movement and storytelling, giving context to the streets and spaces that once defined this era.
Expect a guided walk with multiple stops, each revealing a different piece of the narrative—from the social scene to the realities behind it.
The tour concludes at Shakers, where guests are invited to continue the experience with a drink, dinner, or further exploration of the building.
This is an outdoor walking tour and operates rain or shine.
1 hour and 30 minutes
Whorin' 20s Walking Tour
Milwaukee
About
Step back into Milwaukee’s Prohibition era and uncover a world of speakeasies, madams, gangsters, corruption, and scandal.
The Whorin’ 20s Walking Tour explores the city’s notorious vice district during the Roaring Twenties, when bootleggers, brothel owners, politicians, and organized crime figures helped shape Milwaukee’s nightlife and underground economy.
Led by expert storytellers, this entertaining and historically grounded walking tour reveals the hidden stories behind the city’s most colorful characters and forgotten locations. Along the way, guests will discover how Prohibition transformed Milwaukee and why the era continues to captivate visitors nearly a century later.
Perfect for...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bride goes free with group booking - Midwests #1 Bachelorette Activity
Meeting Points
Departure
East State Street & North Edison Street
Corner of E. State St. and N. Edison St., across from the Marcus Performing Arts Center