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

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

By VoiceMap
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Price is CA $11 per adult
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Features
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
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.

Activity location

  • Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
    • 1 John Nolen Drive
    • 53703, Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
    • 1 John Nolen Drive
    • 53703, Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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Wisconsin's Madtown: A Madison Self-Guided Walking Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m1h 30m
  • Opening hours: Thu 12:00am-11:59pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
CA $10.82 x 1 AdultCA $10.82
Total
Price is CA $10.82

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLifetime access to this tour in English
  • What's includedWhat's includedVoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • What's includedWhat's includedOffline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSmartphone and headphones
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood/Drink

Know before you book

  • 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.

Activity itinerary

Lake Monona (Pass by)
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.
Wisconsin State Capitol (Pass by)
Along the way, you'll visit the Wisconsin State Capitol which is also the tallest building in Madison with a dome of 187ft.
State Street & Downtown Madison (Pass by)
You'll stroll down the lively and bustling State Street which is home to some of Madison's best restaurants.
Dane County Farmers' Market (Pass by)
You'll stroll by Dane County Farmer's Market which offers local goods and produce on Saturdays.
Lisa Link Peace Park (Pass by)
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.
Der Rathskeller (Pass by)
You'll stop by the historic Der Rathskeller restaurant which first allowed women inside in the 1940s
Bascom Hill (Pass by)
Along the way you'll take in the historic architectural core of the University of Wisconsin's Madison campus.
Memorial Union Terrace (Pass by)
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.
Lake Mendota (Pass by)
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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMonona Terrace Community and Convention Center
    • 1 John Nolen Drive
    • 53703, Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMonona Terrace Community and Convention Center
    • 1 John Nolen Drive
    • 53703, Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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