It was good, I expected a little bit more from the tour or for it to feel a little bit more natural. Parts of it felt a little staged
Shakers Ghost Tour 2.0





At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $55 / person
- Location
- Milwaukee
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 · 25 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Shakers Cigar Bar
- Meeting point
- Check in at the host stand upon your arrival to Shakers.
Description
Take the next step beyond the Original Ghost Tour and venture deeper into one of America’s most haunted bars. Located inside a former Al Capone-owned speakeasy dating back to 1894, Ghost Tour 2.0 offers a more immersive exploration of the stories, spirits, and unexplained encounters that have made Shakers internationally known. Travel through three stories of history and lore as your guide shares additional accounts, lesser-known stories, documented experiences, and chilling reports of paranormal activity that continue to surround the building today. This extended experience is designed for guests who want to go beyond the basics and explore Milwaukee’s most haunted destination in greater depth. Not for the faint of heart.
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Itinerary
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. - 90 minutes. Indoors. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before tour start time.
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Shakers Ghost Tour 2.0 take?
Shakers Ghost Tour 2.0 lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Shakers Ghost Tour 2.0 cost?
Prices start at $55 per person for this Milwaukee experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Shakers Ghost Tour 2.0 for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Check in at the host stand upon your arrival to Shakers. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Shakers Ghost Tour 2.0 offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Shakers Ghost Tour 2.0 worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 25 verified reviews; it is run by Shakers Cigar Bar.
Reviews(25)
We had a great time exploring the Shaker Cigar Bar. Got to see the basement, the second and third floors. Tried divining rods and got some great photos! Our tour guide Jennifer was awesome!
Total scam they will charge you twice as much for the same tour do not book!! All false information and horrible staff If I could stop 1 person from booking this ill be happy worst business ever
I was very excited for this tour. Within the first 5-10 minutes the excitement was gone. Our tour guide was talking so fast and had no personal engagement. Like they were reading from a script they couldn’t stray from. I asked if she could talk a little slower and louder. I was told… sorry, that’s how I talk!! Wow. I have been on many tours of all kinds and never had to ask this of a tour guide. Normally they’re fun and why I continue finding them to go on. The 10 minute break before the 2nd hour we chose to wait in the bar for our friends who continued the tour. They did came to ask if we were joining for the second half and we politely said no. Found out they handed out little ghost flashlights to everyone, even though we paid $47pp and were still there as they knew we were we must not have deserved one. I wonder had we enjoyed the tour guide would we have had a better experience.
our tour guide was amazing! i’m soooo sorry i dont remember her name but she had blue ish hair. she knew so much about everything
Joe was a wonderful tour guide. He made the tour fun and exciting. After the tour was over, my boyfriend and I had more questions to ask and he stayed after and answered them. What a great experience. Thank you Joe. I highly recommend this tour to everyone.
Our tour guide was funny and kept the tour entertaining. He had good commentary with attendees and is the most memorable part for us. The tour itself felt very obviously fake and gimmicky. The dousing rods were so clearly faked, especially when guests who didn’t know what to do tried to use them 😅 Me and my boyfriend had a good laugh though and enjoyed the gimmicks of the tour! I think I would’ve liked some quiet time in the basement and B + A floors to see if anything changed. It was lots of talking without a whole lot of factual historic info. Like I said, silly and pretty gimmicky. The owner (Bob Weiss) seems to be after the $$$ more than an immersive experience, and sometimes the scripted tour felt a bit disrespectful to those who have passed. I think once is enough, but if you’re into ghosts or fun stories it could be worth it to go! Getting to see the upper levels was gorgeous.
Wonderfully detailed tour, and experience. I have never done a tour like this before, but there was no way to not get into this! I was freaked out, enthralled, laughed, nearly cried, and felt empathy for the stories of those who resided at Shakers
Kiersten was so great, even with a disruptive person in the group. I would recommend this experience to anyone
Had a great time on this tour. Amanda was very informative and interactive with the spirits. Would recommend and would go again!
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