What You Will Do
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Across the street from the Great Dane
1
The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company
15 minutes
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?
2
Wisconsin State Capitol
10 minutes
Ghosts of the 1883 catastrophe roam the 4th floor, but people have also seen mysterious figures in the basement.
3
Majestic theater
15 minutes
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.
4
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
15 minutes
Hear the stories of Madison’s own lake monster. Plus, the haunted tragedy of Frank Lloyd Wright, the architect behind the Terrace.
5
Tempest Oyster Bar
10 minutes
Numerous employees have reported paranormal activity, but what is its strange connection to a UFO cult?
6
Madison Municipal Building
10 minutes
In 1873, prisoners screamed about a strange sphere of light roaming through the old jail, thinking it was the spirit of vengeance.
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