Hangman Tours
Milwaukee's Haunted & Historical Tours
Ghosts, cannibals, hookers, oh my! Located in Shakers - Voted one of the top five most haunted bars in the nation. Offering a series of historically accurate tours to suit anyone’s proclivities, Hangman Tours helps you get a little more cozy with Milwaukee in a captivating way.
Every city has its skeletons, but Milwaukee’s seem to rise up now and again to give us a glimpse into corruption, scandal, business savvy brothel girls, and the restless ghosts of its past.
Milwaukee has it’s vibrations, like any active town, but they seem to shake harder at night. It seems that the spirit of the city wants to break out and tell its daring tales. And Hangman Tours is the vessel to breathe life into the city’s colorful history.
Tours
- Ghost Tour Indemnification -
By purchasing tickets, you assume all risk for any injury, damage, harm, death or psychic calamity while on this location and participating in and all activities related to taking a Ghost Tour and agree to hold harmless the management, staff, and owners of this location. We realize you may opt-out of this indemnification by providing written notice at least 14 days prior to taking the Ghost Tour.
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Tours
- Ghost Tour Indemnification -
By purchasing tickets, you assume all risk for any injury, damage, harm, death or psychic calamity while on this location and participating in and all activities related to taking a Ghost Tour and agree to hold harmless the management, staff, and owners of this location. We realize you may opt-out of this indemnification by providing written notice at least 14 days prior to taking the Ghost Tour.
SHAKERS ORIGINAL GHOST TOUR
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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 a Capone-owned building and home to a cemetery, speakeasy, and brothel, Shaker's walls DO talk - and the tales they tell aren't always pretty.
60 minutes. Indoors. Please arrive 20 min. before tour start time.
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SUN-MON
5:45 pm | 7 pm | 8:30 pm
yes, we have ghost tours 365/year!
Shakers Ghost Tour 2.0
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The longer, grittier, more salacious version of the Original Ghost Tour. Get down and dirty with decades of scandal and tragic history, and really get to know our resident ghosts. The Ghost Tour 2.0 makes use of classic divining rods to communicate with the spirits of Shakers Cigar Bar. This tour is truly a hands-on ghost experience for hearty paranormal enthusiasts.
90 minutes. Indoors. Please arrive 20 min. before tour start time.
$50/person
thursday, friday, saturday
10:00 pm
Cream City Cannibal Tour
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ADULTS ONLY!
As seen on BBC - yes, that BBC. This tour is so gruesome, NBC called it the "Tour of Terror" and Netflix picked it as one of eight most unique adventure tours in the world for the series, "Dark Tourist." The CCC Tour has been featured in the John Borowski film, "Serial Killer Culture," and used by regional University Psychology and Criminal Justice departments. 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 faint of heart.
75 minutes. Outdoor, rain or shine. Please arrive 20 min. before tour start time.
$50/person
Meeting Location: 422 S. 2nd Street
This is an outdoor walking tour - Please dress appropriately for Milwaukee weather.
saturday
4pm, 6pm, 8pm
sundays
1pm, 3pm
Haunted Penthouse Stay
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Have you ever wanted to experience shakers after the restaurant and bar closes? Well now is your chance to immerse yourself in our historic penthouse experience. There are a few permanent residents that share the space with you and have been known to make an appearance once in a while. Located in Milwaukee’s historic and critically-acclaimed Walker’s Point neighborhood, Our Penthouse has offered patrons a unique and unforgettable experience for decades. Sitting atop what was once a cemetery, this former cooperage operated as a speakeasy and brothel during prohibition, which was under the ownership of the legendary Capone brothers. In the 1990s, It was an occasional haunt of the infamous serial killer, Jeffrey Dahmer.
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Coming soon...The Whorin' 20's Tour
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Preferred by bachelorette and bridal parties for its bawdy and hip slant on life with stories as old as time itself. From opulent marble foyers for the landed gentry in top hats driving Dusenbergs, to commonfolk enjoying donkeys and horses in stables, Milwaukee was once the best convention city in the USA. In the late 1800s, the honorable Mayor David Rose allowed wide open prostitution, gambling, & opium - so long as it was contained to one area - making MKE one of the most sought-after destination cities of its time. Come on a story-telling journey along the River Walk, where we paint a true portrait of old Milwaukee from its sexy side, and meet some of the classiest brothel madams of yore.
60 minutes. Outdoor, rain or shine. Please arrive 20 min. before tour start time.
$40/person
Meeting Location: Corner of E. State St. and N. Edison St., across from the Marcus Performing Arts Center
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Private Tours - Call To book
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Get a more intimate spiritual experience with Shakers Private Tours! Any tour, any time upon request.
- Advance notice IS REQUIRED.
- Call ahead to guarantee your tour time.
- Available for small parties only.
- Please arrive 20 min. before tour start time.
- $90/person
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
5:00 PM
Additional Dates & Times Available by Request.
Corporate Team Builders
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Shakers Corporate Events are a fun, spooky and unique experience perfect for your next work-outing. Suitable for 6-50 attendees.
Includes:
- Shakers Original Ghost Tour
- Team Scavenger Hunt with Prizes for winning team
- Pizza party with Shakers Hand-made Gourmet Pizza Pi's
- Swag and Unrivaled bonding experience for all
- 1 Shakers Ghost Ale per person or Sprecher Root Beer Soda
- All inclusive.
- $75/person
WEEKDAYS
5:30 PM
Additional Dates & Times Available by Request.
Testimonials
The tour was great. Learned a lot about the history of the place and the spirits that reside there... i did take a lot of pics (which is recommended) and we were told sometimes it takes a while for them to show up in photos. The rods were undoubtedly the most interesting part. I would highly recommend anyone who is skeptical to try [it] out.
- J. Hef
Very knowledgeable and one of the best guides i've had on a ghost tour in comparison with many other ghost tours i've been on around the world. loved being able to use dowsing rods to ask spirits questions. anyone who loves the paranormal will love this tour!
- Alissa Allen
Shakers is full of spooky and interesting history delivered with a dash of sarcasm and humor. absolutely haunted. loved hearing about the brothel upstairs (owned by al capone!) and the 2.0 tour even came with extra goodies at the end! would definitely recommend.
- caroline martin
