Quintessential Wisconsin
Dairyland Delights (Old World 3rd Street Tour)
"This was our second tour and it didn’t disappoint. Our guide was excellent, introducing us to Old World Germany, the foods, and the history. " — Jamie H.
"This was our second tour and it didn’t disappoint. Our guide was excellent, introducing us to Old World Germany, the foods, and the history. " — Jamie H.
The Most Iconic Wisconsin Delicacies, All On One Tour
Welcome to Wisconsin, the Dairy State, where Old World German traditions have carried through generations and produced the culture and cuisine that’s woven into the fabric of every Wisconsinite. Our walking food tour of Milwaukee’s Deer District brings to life the stories of the first waves of European immigrants. Experience history through the foods we’re most famous for, including the squeakiest cheese curds, savory butter burgers, hot grilled bratwurst, and locally brewed beer. And of course, we’ll end the tour with a Milwaukee favorite for favorite dessert.
To enjoy a vegetarian-friendly tasting, you must notify us when you book. Sorry, but we can’t accommodate other food allergies or dietary preferences.
Highlights
The Squeakiest Cheese Curds, Butteriest Burgers, & More!
- Visit a cheese store and dive into an array of samples including Wisconsin’s most famous exports, including the best cheese curds.
- Tour the Milwaukee County Historical Society and stroll down Old World 3rd Street where the architecture and highlights of the city’s German heritage are on full display
- Enjoy a hot bratwurst straight off the grill – plus see the home of Usinger’s Sausage.
- Visit a dynamic brewing-duo in the heart of the Deer District where you’ll taste for yourself why we mean it when we call it a Butter Burger.
- Say “Cheese” with a photo stop at Fiserv Forum and the home to the World Champion Milwaukee Bucks.
- Wind your day through the Deer District to reach the sweet ending of our tour
Frequently Asked Questions
Find out what Makes Milwaukee so special.
Where does the tour meet?
Will local Milwaukeeans enjoy your tours?
Absolutely! More than half of our guests are local to the Milwaukee area, and they always say the same thing: “I learned so much about Milwaukee’s history and restaurant scene that I didn’t know!” Locals who come on our tours will find their new favorite date night spot, and can impress their visiting friends with all their Milwaukee “insider” knowledge.
I hate feeling like a tourist. Will the guide have a bullhorn and an umbrella?
Yeah, we hate that, too. And, no, no umbrellas or bullhorns. Our guides feel more like part of the group. They’re friendly without being annoying, and they don’t just recite a script. We hire people who love this city, and we train them extensively to make their job look effortless. No cringey tourist stuff, we promise.
This seems like a lot to spend on sample bites. How much do we get to eat?
No need to make reservations for after the tour. You’ll enjoy the equivalent of a full meal or more on our food tours.
What happens if it rains or snows?
Rain or shine, you gotta eat! Unless the weather looks like it’ll threaten the safety of our guests or guides, the tours will run in most conditions. If it’s too wet or cold, we’ll just spend more time indoors at our restaurant partners.
Can you accommodate my dietary restriction?
If you let us know when you book your tour, we CAN provide vegetarian-friendly tasting, but we CANNOT offer alternatives or substitutions for any other allergies (including lactose intolerant) or dietary restrictions (including vegan and gluten free). Vegetarian-friendly options must be requested in advance during the ticket purchase process.
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Your private Milwaukee Food Tour food tour, handled with care. From planning to execution, we make sure everyone has a blast.
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A Perfect Introduction to Milwaukee’s History Through Its Food
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From $85.00 · 2.5-3 hours
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If you need to cancel your reservation and provide us 48 hours or more notice when doing so, you will receive a full refund. Any cancellations requested with less than 48 hours notice will not be refunded unless you added the Tour Ticket Insurance option for $2 per ticket during the check-out process. No-shows will be charged the full price unless they had taken out the tour insurance option.
In the event that you must cancel less than 48 hours prior to the tour date/start time, and did not have Tour Ticket Insurance, no refund will be provided.
Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation.