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Historic Downtown Tour
This walking tour is brimming with Bayfield’s fascinating early history focusing on the tumultuous 1800s & the vision of Bayfield’s early settlers! This 90 minute guided tour will take you on an easy half-mile walk through the heart of Bayfield’s historic downtown. Stories, vintage photographs, a costumed guide, and boundless lake views complete this immersive experience! You’ll be amazed by how much you learn in this fun and educational tour. (Note: This tour is not spooky! If you’re looking for a haunted tour, see “Strange & Supernatural” for ghosts & more!)
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Strange and Supernatural Tour
Let’s talk about ghosts, pirates, shipwrecks, natural disasters, extraterrestrial visitors, and more in this quirky take on a classic ghost walk tour! We’ll get into Bayfield’s spooky and surprising history on this 90 minute (¾ mile) guided tour, taking you through haunted downtown and along the lakeshore, learning about our resident ghosts and otherworldly creatures, along with unusual archaeology, epidemics, disasters, and historical oddities so strange, you’ll be shocked that they’re true! You’ll never see our charming town the same way again after touring the “dark side” of Bayfield!
Bayfield’s ONLY locally-owned walking tour company!
Proud to be woman-owned (and mom-owned!)
The 2025 season will begin in June! Learn about the captivating history of this unique city, and the Apostle Islands region as a whole. Top-rated as one of the best things to do in Bayfield, WI!
Now featuring two tour options: “Historic Downtown Tour” for the history buffs, and “Strange & Supernatural” for those who want to get a bit spooky!
“We highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to delve into the history of Bayfield. It’s an enriching experience you won’t want to miss! We learned so much and enjoyed the gentle, easy walk around beautiful Bayfield. This tour is great for all ages. If you’re looking for fun things to do in Bayfield WI, don’t miss this tour!! ”
“We had a fantastic experience with Liz at Bayfield Historic Walking Tours! She is incredibly knowledgeable about Bayfield and its rich history. Her enthusiasm for the town and the subject is contagious, making the tour engaging and fascinating. This is one of the best things to do in Bayfield WI!”