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Prepare to be spooked on a guided tour of our city's most haunted and harrowing sites.

Ready to uncover Madison’s spookiest secrets? Join us for a thrilling and fun walking ghost tour through the city’s most haunted historic spots! Led by expert local guides—Madison’s official haunted history gurus—you’ll hear real, chilling tales of the city’s dark past and the spirits that still roam today. Explore iconic sites and hidden gems on Madison’s #1 guided ghost tours and haunted pub crawls. Experience spine-tingling stories nightly, revealing centuries of wicked history and visits to haunted buildings and bars. Wander haunted streets after dark and discover local legends, from infamous witch trials to scandalous tragedies. Learn why Madison is one of America’s most haunted cities as you stroll through its historic district. Tours cover about a mile of ghostly ground, showcasing authentic tales and deep connections to the eerie past. Get ready for a hair-raising adventure on this captivating journey through Madison’s haunted history!

Murmurs of Mourning & Murder: Madison Ghost Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

Jeffrey Dahmer American Cannibal Walking Tour

As seen on BBC, NBC, and featured on Netflix’s Dark Tourist, this is one of the most talked-about true crime tours in the world. The Cream City Cannibal Tour explores one of Milwaukee’s most infamous criminal cases—walking through the exact neighborhood where multiple events connected to a notorious serial killer took place. This is not a casual history tour. Through guided storytelling, guests are led through the psychological, cultural, and real-world impact of the case, offering insight into how it unfolded and why it continues to be studied today. The tour has even been referenced in academic settings, including university psychology and criminal justice programs. Expect a deeper, more intense experience—focused on understanding, not sensationalizing. Outdoor tour. Rain or shine. Not recommended for those sensitive to true crime content.

Jeffrey Dahmer American Cannibal Walking Tour

1 hour 30 minutes

Whorin' 20s Walking Tour

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 history enthusiasts, groups, couples, bachelorette parties, and anyone looking for a different side of Milwaukee beyond breweries and ballgames. Bride goes free with qualifying bachelorette party reservations.

Whorin' 20s Walking Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Shakers Original Historical Ghost Tour

One of the most haunted bars in the nation, Shaker’s Cigar Bar—a Milwaukee institution formerly owned by the infamous Al Capone—has a history as wild as its ghostly encounters. On this small-group tour, explore behind the scenes, hearing stories about its Prohibition-era connections, the bar's cemetery and brothel past, and accounts of lingering spirits. Part history tour, part paranormal experience, this tour is not for the faint of heart.

Shakers Original Historical Ghost Tour

Mobsters and Mafia Tour Explore Milwaukee's Prohibition Era

Explore Milwaukee’s criminal underworld on the Mobsters and Mafia Tour, a guided walking experience that uncovers the rise and fall of the Milwaukee Mob and the powerful Balistrieri crime family. Visit historic locations while discovering how organized crime, political influence, and underground enterprises shaped the city throughout the 20th century. Hear captivating stories of power, loyalty, corruption, and betrayal as your guide reveals the real people and events behind one of Milwaukee’s most fascinating chapters. While the tour touches on the city’s Prohibition-era roots, its primary focus is the Milwaukee Mob and the figures who dominated the city’s underworld from the 1960s through the 1980s. Perfect for history enthusiasts, true crime fans, and curious travelers seeking a side of Milwaukee few visitors ever discover.

Mobsters and Mafia Tour Explore Milwaukee's Prohibition Era

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Shakers Ghost Tour 2.0

Shakers Bar in Milwaukee, formerly owned by the infamous Al Capone, has some gritty stories that have happened behind its walls. Dive deeper into the stories, spirits, and paranormal encounters that have earned this bar a spot among the most haunted bars in the United States. Enjoy this experience with just a small group for company and an included cocktail—an ideal tour for those who want to go beyond the basics.

Shakers Ghost Tour 2.0

1 hour 30 minutes

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