Hangman Tours
Ghosts, cannibals, hookers, oh my! Don't miss Hangman Tours, Milwaukee’s quirkiest historic tours. At Hangman Tours, we offer a series of historically accurate tours to suit anyone’s proclivities. We invite you to get cozy with Milwaukee in a fun and captivating way!
Every city has its skeletons, but Milwaukee’s give us a glimpse into corruption, scandal, business-savvy brothel girls, and the restless ghosts of its past. Like any active city, Milwaukee has it’s vibrations...but they seem to shake harder at night! At Hangman Tours, we show you the spirit of the city and breathe life into it’s colorful history. Below are a few of our current offerings:
Shaker's Ghost Tour
Voted one of the FIVE most haunted bars in the entire nation, Shakers Original Ghost Tour lets you take an uneasy glimpse into the establishment's sordid past. Once home to a cemetery, speakeasy, and brothel, Shaker's walls DO talk - and the tales they tell aren't always pretty. (60 minutes, Indoors.)
Shaker's 2.0
This is the longer, grittier, more salacious version of the Shakers Original Ghost Tour. Get down and dirty with decades of scandal. As if that weren't exciting enough, we make use of classic divining rods to speak to the spirits at Shakers. This tour is truly a hands-on ghost experience for the hearty. (90 minutes, Indoors.)
Cream City Cannibal
ADULTS ONLY! Walk in the exact footsteps of cannibalistic serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, where he poached 7 of his 17 victims. Rife with tales of caution, psychological dissection, and terrifying details, the Cream City Cannibal is not for the feint of heart!
This tour is so gruesome, that NBC called it the "Tour of Terror" and NETFLIX picked this tour as one of the eight most unique adventure tours in the world for its new series "Dark Tourist". The Cream City Cannibal Tour has also been featured in the John Borowski film "Serial Killer Culture" and used by regional University Psychology and Criminal Justice departments. It's also coming soon to the BBC...yes, that BBC! (75 minutes, Outdoor, Rain or Shine.)
The Whoring 20's
Come on a story-telling journey along the River Walk where we paint the true portrait of old Milwaukee from its sexy side, and meet some of the classiest brothel madame's of yore.
During the late 1800's, the honorable Mayor David Rose allowed wide open prostitution, gambling, and opium - as long as it was contained to one area - making Milwaukee one of the most sought-after destination cities of its time. This tour is preferred by bachelorette and bridal parties for it's bawdy and hip slant on life with stories as old as time itself. (90 minutes, Outdoor, Rain or Shine.)
Every city has its skeletons, but Milwaukee’s give us a glimpse into corruption, scandal, business-savvy brothel girls, and the restless ghosts of its past. Like any active city, Milwaukee has it’s vibrations...but they seem to shake harder at night! At Hangman Tours, we show you the spirit of the city and breathe life into it’s colorful history. Below are a few of our current offerings:
Shaker's Ghost Tour
Voted one of the FIVE most haunted bars in the entire nation, Shakers Original Ghost Tour lets you take an uneasy glimpse into the establishment's sordid past. Once home to a cemetery, speakeasy, and brothel, Shaker's walls DO talk - and the tales they tell aren't always pretty. (60 minutes, Indoors.)
Shaker's 2.0
This is the longer, grittier, more salacious version of the Shakers Original Ghost Tour. Get down and dirty with decades of scandal. As if that weren't exciting enough, we make use of classic divining rods to speak to the spirits at Shakers. This tour is truly a hands-on ghost experience for the hearty. (90 minutes, Indoors.)
Cream City Cannibal
ADULTS ONLY! Walk in the exact footsteps of cannibalistic serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, where he poached 7 of his 17 victims. Rife with tales of caution, psychological dissection, and terrifying details, the Cream City Cannibal is not for the feint of heart!
This tour is so gruesome, that NBC called it the "Tour of Terror" and NETFLIX picked this tour as one of the eight most unique adventure tours in the world for its new series "Dark Tourist". The Cream City Cannibal Tour has also been featured in the John Borowski film "Serial Killer Culture" and used by regional University Psychology and Criminal Justice departments. It's also coming soon to the BBC...yes, that BBC! (75 minutes, Outdoor, Rain or Shine.)
The Whoring 20's
Come on a story-telling journey along the River Walk where we paint the true portrait of old Milwaukee from its sexy side, and meet some of the classiest brothel madame's of yore.
During the late 1800's, the honorable Mayor David Rose allowed wide open prostitution, gambling, and opium - as long as it was contained to one area - making Milwaukee one of the most sought-after destination cities of its time. This tour is preferred by bachelorette and bridal parties for it's bawdy and hip slant on life with stories as old as time itself. (90 minutes, Outdoor, Rain or Shine.)
About Shaker's Cigar Bar
Located in Milwaukee's historic warehouse district, Shakers Cigar Bar is one of the most unique smoking establishments in the country. We are Milwaukee's only licensed Cigar Bar, and personally curate a selection of premium hand-rolled Cigars. We also stock a full bar, which dates back to Al Capone's Speakeasy days during Prohibition. Shaker's invokes the spirit of our early days as a speakeasy, house of ill repute, and social center of Milwaukee's most adventurous citizens.
Located in Milwaukee's historic warehouse district, Shakers Cigar Bar is one of the most unique smoking establishments in the country. We are Milwaukee's only licensed Cigar Bar, and personally curate a selection of premium hand-rolled Cigars. We also stock a full bar, which dates back to Al Capone's Speakeasy days during Prohibition. Shaker's invokes the spirit of our early days as a speakeasy, house of ill repute, and social center of Milwaukee's most adventurous citizens.
