Free cancellation
Activity Madison, USA
The Original Madison Ghost Walk - Capitol Square
4.9
(14 reviews)
1 h 30 min – 2 hours
Free cancellation
out of 5
14 reviews
About this activity
Madison's original ghost tour. This haunted history walking tour of Madison’s historic Capitol Square will give you a unique perspective on the history of the city. Your guides are expert storytellers who will let you in on the ghost stories, urban legends, and paranormal activity that are sprinkled throughout Madison’s past.
This is an outdoor walking tour, so please check the weather before coming and dress accordingly. The tour runs in cold temperatures and light rain. Please wear walking shoes and dress appropriately for walking around outside.
Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ghost Tours
Best Conversion
Top Product
Short term availability
Weather Dependent - Low
At a glance
- Duration
- 1 h 30 min – 2 hours
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Up to 30 people
- People per booking
- 1–30
- Guide
- English
- Operated by
- American Ghost Walks - Wisconsin
Ages: Infants (1–2 years) · Children (3–10 years) · Adults (11–100 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Guided haunted history walking tour of Madison's King Street and Capitol Square.
Itinerary
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Stop 1
15 min
Meet the ghosts of The Fess Hotel, built in 1850 as “The Hotel for the Common Man” — is it now the brewery for the common ghost?
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Wisconsin State Capitol
10 min
Ghosts of the 1883 catastrophe roam the 4th floor, but people have also seen mysterious figures in the basement.
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Majestic theater
15 min
Built in 1906, it is the oldest theater in Madison. A strange bodymorphing ghost haunts the balcony while another more playful spirit used to bother the cast of Rocky Horror.
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Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
15 min
Hear the stories of Madison’s own lake monster. Plus, the haunted tragedy of Frank Lloyd Wright, the architect behind the Terrace.
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Stop 5
10 min
Numerous employees have reported paranormal activity, but what is its strange connection to a UFO cult?
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Stop 6
10 min
In 1873, prisoners screamed about a strange sphere of light roaming through the old jail, thinking it was the spirit of vengeance.
Meeting point and pickup
Everyone meets at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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Across the street from the Great Dane
End point
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Across the street from the Great Dane
Cancellation
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
- The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
Good to know
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller ratings
4.9
out of 5 · 14 reviews
- 5
- 93%
- 4
- 7%
- 3
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- 2
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- 1
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