Wisconsin's Madtown: A Madison Self-Guided Walking Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

Travel between two lake-side terraces and enjoy some of Wisconsin's best cultural sites along the way with this self-guided and self-paced walking tour! • Visit some of Madison historically rich architectural gems such as the State Capitol, Der Rathskaller, Bascomb Hill, Memorial Union and much more • Hear from producer Frank Burge, an award-winning writer, essayist and midwestern local • Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

Itinerary

1. Lake Monona
This tour starts on Monona Terrace overlooking Lake Monona. From here, you will step back in time and relive the city’s rich history and hear stories about the area's first inhabitants to civil war and civil rights.
2. Wisconsin State Capitol
Along the way, you'll visit the Wisconsin State Capitol which is also the tallest building in Madison with a dome of 187ft.
3. Downtown Madison
You'll stroll down the lively and bustling State Street which is home to some of Madison's best restaurants.
4. Dane County Farmers' Market
You'll stroll by Dane County Farmer's Market which offers local goods and produce on Saturdays.
5. Elizabeth Link Peace Park
You’ll see Elizabeth Link Peace Park, named after a prominent Madison peace activist, and hear about the mass student protests that took place here in the 1960s.
6. Der Rathskeller
You'll stop by the historic Der Rathskeller restaurant which first allowed women inside in the 1940s
7. Bascom Hill
Along the way you'll take in the historic architectural core of the University of Wisconsin's Madison campus.
8. Memorial Union Terrace
Before the tour concludes, you'll get to see the most iconic spot at the university of Wisconsin Madison campus, where you'll discover the meaning behind the Memorial Union Terrace chairs.
9. Lake Mendota
At this location you'll end the tour much like you started it, by looking out onto a scenic lake from a terrace. This time, at the largest of Madison's lakes. cenic Lake Mendota to end the tour.

Inclusion

Lifetime access to this tour in English

VoiceMap app for Android and iOS

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusion

Transportation

Smartphone and headphones

Food/Drink

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.

Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

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