Milwaukee Kayak Rental: City Skyline Paddle

Explore the Milwaukee River at your own pace with kayak rentals from Brew City Kayaks. Discover the city skyline, stop at local breweries, and enjoy the convenience of sit-on-top kayaks. Rent a single kayak for up to 4 hours for only $55!

Duration:
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

• Arrive at Brew City Kayak (820 S. Water St.) Feel free to pull into the parking lot and park. Yes, we have FREE PARKING!
• Head down to the “Paddle Shack” and check in with one of our helpful and friendly staff members.
• Fill out Waiver, Get Fitted with Life Jacket, Look at Map of the River.
• Quick Paddle Lesson.
• Launch into River and head upriver into the lovely downtown Milwaukee, passing the Hoan Birdge, Bronze Fonz, and other City Highlights.
• Feel free to take your time and enjoy the city, you don’t have to be back for 4 hours.
• Allow yourself 1.5 hour to get back to kayak launch when going all the way up river.

Points of Interest

  • 820 S Water St
What's Included
  • Instruction
  • Kayak
  • PFD (Life Jacket)
  • Paddle
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuity
Additional Information

Brew City Kayaks offers kayak rentals for people who want to explore the Milwaukee River at their own pace. Rent a Single Kayak for up to 4 hours for only $55! Along your paddle you will discover the beautiful City Skyline and have the opportunity to stop and get out of your kayak. Many kayakers enjoy stopping at one of the many local breweries or restaurants along the river. Our kayaks are sit-on-top style which are safer, easier to get in and out of, and perfect for holding a cooler. Life vests and instruction are provided.

  • Dress for the Weather
  • Activity Could Be Canceled Due to Inclement Weather
  • Bring Water
  • Bring Sunscreen (Optional)
  • Bring Hat (Optional)
  • Change of Clothes (Optional-From time to time you may get a little wet)
Location
820 S Water St
South Water Street
Brew City Kayak is located in the Harbor District of Milwaukee and is in the same location as other businesses including Boone and Crockett (bar), Taco Moto (Taco Truck), Hawthorne Coffee Roasters, and the Cooperage Event Space.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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G7909tdjohnk
Jul 20, 2024
Fun on the river - Staff was very helpful. Kayaks were good quality and easy to use. Location right on the river was very convenient. All around great experience.
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78breer
Jul 8, 2024
Kayak Rental 2 singles - Everything was great! The equipment was great & the staff so nice! Bring lunch/snacks for there are not many accessible restaurants with a public dock. Lakefront Brewery is great, but 2 hours up river, however cool decks overlooking the river--worth the paddle up to it. (Need to update the information about what restaurants are available and if we can access the bar that has the drinking paddle boats.)
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Kim_c
Sep 15, 2023
Kayak tour - Gorgeous day and beautiful scenery, the conditions were calm and perfect, easy on/off at kayak rental
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413maryla
Sep 10, 2023
Great staff and launch - We brought our own yaks and launched at the site of this company. Very friendly and helpful staff made our day perfect. Easy parking too!
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Jmgorman
Jun 1, 2023
Fun activity while in Milwaukee! - We had so much fun kayaking the river and stopping for bites to eat and beers. Rye was super helpful getting us all setup and telling us the best places to go. Highly recommend!
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Carol_m
Aug 8, 2022
My sister and I had a 4... - My sister and I had a 4 hour kayaking trip down the river and it was fabulous. The people working were very helpful and friendly.
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Cristinyasinsac
Aug 28, 2021
Would recommend!! - Jack was super helpful getting us out on the water quickly with great recommendations for our kayak. The kayaks were “sit on top” which made us feel more stable. The river was calm and a great way to get a view of the city.
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Michael_r
Aug 8, 2021
Fun as could be - Spending time with my wife on the water and grabbing a couple beers and a pretzel at Lakefront. Love MKE!
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Baker_bunch
Aug 5, 2021
Fun Family Time - Staff was friendly and helpful. Very easy to book online. 4 hours was the perfect amount of time for our family. We will use this company again and will refer others. Just wish the taco truck was open when we got off the river.
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Bmiller2013
Jul 30, 2021
Summer fun on the Milwaukee River - Awesome way to see the River Walk in Milwaukee, WI at your own pace. Included in the fee is single person kayak, paddle and life preserver. We opted to rent kayaks for 4 hours so we could stop at multiple locations/bars/restaurants along the way. Easy boarding with no concern about tipping. Staff are very friendly and knowledgeable.
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