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The Original Madison Ghost Walk - Capitol Square

Highlights
  • A psychic did a ghost hunt in the Great Dane Pub and Brewery sponsored by a local newspaper, and said she felt the spirit of an old man in the basement break room. She said he was kind and there was nothing to worry about. But that’s not the one they call “The Spooky Room”.
  • The Wisconsin State Capitol has experienced its share of tragedy, do the ghosts of the workmen who perished in a tragic 1883 accident still walk the South Wing?
  • Joe, an actor who sadly ended his own life, was said to haunt the dressing room at the Majestic Theatre for years but he's not the strangest spirit that inhabits the bullding...
  • Madison’s King Street is the oldest part of the city and its been entertaining the living people since the building of the Capitol in the 1850s. We invite you to learn of its secrets, scoundrels, and scares…
  • Description

    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.

    Included / Excluded
    What's Included
    • Guided haunted history walking tour of Madison's King Street and Capitol Square.
    Start / End Locations

    Start Location: 125 South Webster Street, Madison, WI, USA

    Commentary

    Guide : English

    Cancellation

    Cancellation Policy: All sales are final, no cancellations allowed.

    Options

    Person

    RETAIL PRICE
    Adult (13-64 years) $27.87
    Points of interest
    • Dane County Sheriff, West Doty Street, Madison, WI, USA
    • Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, USA
    • Tempest Oyster Bar, East Wilson Street, Madison, WI, USA
    • Gamma Ray Bar, West Main Street, Madison, WI, USA
    • The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company, East Doty Street, Madison, WI, USA
    • Madison Municipal Court, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Madison, WI, USA
    • Majestic Theatre, King Street, Madison, WI, USA
    • Wisconsin State Capitol, East Main Street, Madison, WI, USA
    • Additional Information

      Not wheelchair accessible