Burger & Custard Capital of the World Tour

Bus Tour

Burger & Custard Capital of the World Tour

In 1932, America’s amusement park proprietors met for an informal convention in New York. The attendees declared bumper cars, carousels, roller coasters and our beloved frozen custard the four things that “best contribute to the world’s happiness.” Come get happy on our tour dedicated solely to highlighting Milwaukee as the proclaimed, “Custard Capital of the World.” On this narrated tour, you will learn custard trivia, enjoy a burger and fries, and visit the historic stands that have been institutions throughout Milwaukee’s to delve into the reason you are on the tour – TO EAT THE BEST CUSTARD IN MILWAUKEE!

Adult: $88.00
Adolescent (8-15): $45.00
Child (0-7): Free
Family Friendly

Bus Tour

Burger & Custard Capital of the World Tour

Come get happy on our tour dedicated solely to highlighting Milwaukee as the proclaimed “custard capital of the world.”

2-2.5 hrs
Friday + Upon Request For Private Groups
Avg
$88.00

Bus Tour

Burger & Custard Capital of the World Tour

In 1932, America’s amusement park proprietors met for an informal convention in New York. The attendees declared bumper cars, carousels, roller coasters and our beloved frozen custard the four things that “best contribute to the world’s happiness.” Come get happy on our tour dedicated solely to highlighting Milwaukee as the proclaimed, “Custard Capital of the World.” On this narrated tour, you will learn custard trivia, enjoy a burger and fries, and visit the historic stands that have been institutions throughout Milwaukee’s to delve into the reason you are on the tour – TO EAT THE BEST CUSTARD IN MILWAUKEE!

Adult: $88.00
Adolescent (8-15): $45.00
Child (0-7): Free
Family Friendly

Bus Tour

Burger & Custard Capital of the World Tour

Come get happy on our tour dedicated solely to highlighting Milwaukee as the proclaimed “custard capital of the world.”

2-2.5 hrs
Friday + Upon Request For Private Groups
Avg
$88.00

Tour Details

Time/When

Summer Fridays + Upon Request For Private Groups

Tour Duration

2.5 hours

Number of Stops

4

Max Group Size

26

Tour Notes

What's Included

Transportation, narration, burger and fries at an iconic MKE diner, and three stops for generous portions of frozen custard.

Accessability

Minimal walking is required. This tour is NOT handicap accessible as attendees will need to go up/down minimal stairs to get on/off the bus multiple times.

Dietary Restrictions

This tour is seafood/shellfish free. We can offer vegetarian options. However, we are not able to accommodate other food allergies, dietary restrictions, or preferences on this tour. This includes gluten, vegan, sugar-free and kosher requests.

Private Tours

Tour can be booked as a private event for groups of 15 or more. We are happy to customize your date, time, location and dietary preferences. Call 414-255-0534 for more details.

Tour FAQs

If you need to cancel, please call (414)-255-0534 x 2 at least 48 hours before the tour. We are happy to give a refund with advance notice. No refunds are provided to no-show attendees or day-of cancellations.

Our tours are conducted rain or shine. If there is severe weather, we will delay the tour or if it needs to be cancelled, will issue refunds and/or reschedule your tour for a later date. 

Unfortunately, we aren’t able to accommodate walk ups. Guarantee yourself a spot on our tour by booking in advance directly at www.milwaukeefoodtours.com

We offer vegetarian options on all of our food tours. We are unable to accommodate for gluten-free, kosher, sugar-free or vegan on our public tours. We are able to make allergy/preference accommodations on private tours. Contact us at (414) 255-0534 ext. 2.

Our walking tours are handicap and stroller accessible. Check the tour listing for distances. There are plenty of walking breaks and opportunities to sit down along the way.

Our bus tours are not handicap accessible and attendees need to go up/down stairs to get on/off the bus multiple times. Foldable strollers and walkers are welcome.

Yes! All of our tours are available for as private tours. When you arrange for a private tour, you have the flexibility of time, date, number in party, and dietary accommodations. We require 8 or more for a private walking or streetcar tour, or 15 or more for a private bus tour. There is a 20% private tour booking fee which includes: restaurant gratuities, tour guide gratuity, driver gratuity, credit card processing fees, and administrative planning time. Call (414) 255-0534 ext. 2 for more information, or check out our private tour pages on our website.

Let's Get Going!

Meeting Location

Miss Katie’s Diner - 1900 W Clybourn St, Milwaukee, WI 53233

Meeting location is subject to change. Exact meeting location and parking details are sent in the confirmation email. Advanced ticket purchases required.

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Burgers & Custard Capital of the World

"The food was great. The custard was delicious! The group was small and the bus was pleasant. Tour guide was wonderful. I learned a lot about Milwaukee."

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