easy
4 hours
Suitable for most fitness levels; some paddling experience helpful but not required
Discover Milwaukee from the water with Brew City Kayak LLC’s half-day tour. Paddle past iconic sights, enjoy craft beer tastings, and capture memories along the river—an outdoor adventure you won’t forget.
4 Hours • Come See Milwaukee like You've Never Seen it Before!
Experience Milwaukee from a unique perspective on the Best of the Milwaukee Kayak Tour. Paddle through the city’s waterways, enjoy guided brewery tours with craft beer tastings, and capture memories with the Bronze Fonz. This 4-hour adventure combines stunning sights, local flavors, and unforgettable moments along the river.
##Duration 4 Hours
##About The Best of the Milwaukee Kayak Tour gives paddlers the opportunity to visit some of the city's most loved and famous establishments. This guided tour starts of with a dry land paddle lesson, then paddlers will launch into the river via our "Yak Port, which makes getting in and out of your boat easy. Your guide will take you up the river to your first stop at Lakefront Brewery where you will dock your kayaks and take a brewery tour which will include sampling craft beers. Food is also available for purchase at this stop. After your stop at Lakefront, you will head back into your kayaks and follow your guide down river to Rock Bottom Brewery for another tour. At this stop guest will also have the opportunity to walk across the bridge and take a photo with the Bronze Fonz, a must when visiting Brew City. Following this stop you will paddle to Pere Marquette Park to visit Usingers Sausage, and Maders German Restaurant on famous Old World Third Street. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase a souvenir if they wish before getting back into kayaks and returning to the launch. The tours duration is 4 hours long and bathrooms are located along the way at every stop. Come see Milwaukee like you've never seen it before!
Since you'll be paddling and possibly getting splashed, opt for moisture-wicking apparel to stay comfortable.
Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat will help protect you during the sunny cityscape paddling session.
Getting to the launch site early ensures a smooth check-in and time to get comfortable with the kayaks.
Bring water to stay refreshed, especially during warmer days or if you’re enjoying the brewery stops afterward.
Milwaukee's waterways played a vital role in its development as an industrial hub, now transformed into dynamic public spaces.
Brew City Kayak LLC emphasizes eco-friendly practices, using sustainable gear and encouraging waste reduction on their tours.
Protects your skin from sunburn during long hours on the water.
summer specific
Keeps you comfortable if you encounter splashes or chilly conditions.
spring|fall|winter specific
Shields your face from the sun while on the water.
summer specific
Stay hydrated throughout the paddle and brewery stops.