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The Original Madison Ghost Walk - Capitol Square

4.9(14)1 hour 30 min–2 hoursMadison
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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.

What's included

  • Guided haunted history walking tour of Madison's King Street and Capitol Square.

Itinerary

  • 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?
  • Ghosts of the 1883 catastrophe roam the 4th floor, but people have also seen mysterious figures in the basement.
  • 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.
  • Hear the stories of Madison’s own lake monster. Plus, the haunted tragedy of Frank Lloyd Wright, the architect behind the Terrace.
  • Numerous employees have reported paranormal activity, but what is its strange connection to a UFO cult?
  • In 1873, prisoners screamed about a strange sphere of light roaming through the old jail, thinking it was the spirit of vengeance.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Meeting point

Across the street from the Great Dane

Cancellation

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

Languages

  • English guide