Kayak and walk Downtown Milwaukee while sampling Wisconsin cheese favorites
4 Hours
Guide, Food tastings, Drinks
Paddle and stroll through Downtown Milwaukee on a small-group tour focused on local cheese and drinks. Stop at popular spots along the Milwaukee River and hear area history from your guide.
Ages 6+ only. Exact itinerary and menu vary day to day. Submit the waiver prior to arrival.
Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
Yes. Submit the waiver before you arrive.
Bring sunscreen, water, a change of clothes, and a swimsuit.
If the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, you receive a full refund.
Brew City Kayak 820 S. Water St.
The vibe here is genuinely welcoming, with a crew that clearly knows how to make visitors feel taken care of. Multiple reviewers call out guides like Jenna, Emerson, Chris, and Ava by name, praising their friendly energy and local knowledge. Even longtime Milwaukee residents mention learning new things about their city on the tours. The booking process gets consistent thumbs up for being straightforward, and the team earns praise for handling logistics smoothly from check-in through equipment return. Most experiences involve enthusiastic guides who share interesting tidbits about the city, snap photos for guests, and maintain positive energy throughout the paddle. A couple reviews mention quieter guides or a no-show situation, though these seem to be outliers in an otherwise solid track record. The location itself is a bonus, with reviewers highlighting the nearby outdoor patio and food trucks as great spots to unwind after your time on the water. The flexible cancellation policy also gets specific appreciation from people who've had to adjust their plans.
Kayaking the Milwaukee River is an awesome way to experience the city from a different viewpoint, and we enjoyed renting through Brew City Kayak. We chose Brew City based on past experience, knowing that the staff are super friendly and the equipment would be in good shape and easy to use. There are other rental options that offer more direct drop in points further up the river, but we enjoy the moderate challenge of navigating the confluence of the KK and MKE river - and you can't beat the great view of the Hoan!! Listen to instructions, be courteous of other boats, wear sunscreen, be safe, and have fun.
Erica Festge
June 20, 2026
Kayaking the Milwaukee River is an awesome way to experience the city from a different viewpoint, and we enjoyed renting through Brew City Kayak. We chose Brew City based on past experience, knowing that the staff are super friendly and the equipment would be in good shape and easy to use. There are other rental options that offer more direct drop in points further up the river, but we enjoy the moderate challenge of navigating the confluence of the KK and MKE river - and you can't beat the great view of the Hoan!! Listen to instructions, be courteous of other boats, wear sunscreen, be safe, and have fun.
Erica Festge
June 20, 2026
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