Step into Walker's Point and tour Shaker's — a former cooperage turned speakeasy and brothel with a layered, sometimes unsettling history. This compact, indoor ghost tour moves through cellar and upper floors while guides recount the site's Prohibition-era ties and later notorious associations.
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Fog rolls off the Milwaukee River as the door to Shaker's swings open and the bar's low light swallows you. Inside, wood floors creak underfoot and a tour guide's voice threads through the rooms — the main floor, the cellar, and two upper levels — coaxing old stories out of old timber.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most adults and families; requires basic mobility for steps and short staircases.
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History
The building began as a cooperage, later operated as a speakeasy and brothel during Prohibition and drew infamy in later decades; its layered past is central to the tour's narrative.
Conservation
This is an urban historic site — support preservation by respecting the property, staying on permitted routes, and supporting the local business that maintains the space.
Reserve your spot on the Shakers Original Historical Ghost Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive Early for Check-In
Plan to be at the bar at least 20 minutes before the tour so staff can register you and direct you to the meeting spot.
Wear Sturdy Shoes
Tour includes cellar steps and narrow stairways — closed-toe, slip-resistant shoes make the descent safer.
Bring ID for Drink Discounts
Drink discounts are part of the experience; carry valid ID if you plan to purchase alcohol.
Mind Accessibility Limits
The tour visits multiple floors and a cellar with stairs — contact hosts ahead if you have mobility concerns.
Closed-toe shoes
Provides traction on stairs and in the cellar.
Valid photo ID
Required for drink discounts and bar check-in.
Light jacket or sweater
Basement and upper floors can be cooler than the street level.
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Portable phone charger
Useful for photos and finding the meeting spot in the neighborhood