The Original Madison Ghost Walk - Capitol Square
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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?
Wisconsin State Capitol
Ghosts of the 1883 catastrophe roam the 4th floor, but people have also seen mysterious figures in the basement.
What‘s Included
Guided haunted history walking tour of Madison's King Street and Capitol Square.
Options
The Original Madison Ghost Walk - Capitol Square
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Quirky, fun, not that freaky
AmyK2665,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was a fun and different thing to do - there wasn't much in the way of actual ghost stories though. We learned a little bit of history and a little bit about places where people have seen ghosts and sometimes what they allegedly look like - but there's no information about how the ghosts came to be, why they haunt the place etc. - there's no ghost story.... I wanted a little more.
Good Stories
Linda M,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s a bit of walking with some history mixed in. Ghost stories but no ghost sightings. Our tour guide, Mattie, was great!
Lisa, our guide, was very...
Jeremy B,Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lisa, our guide, was very delightful and knowledgeable about all the hidden histories of downtown Madison
Maddie was great, she...
JASON S,Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Maddie was great, she shared many great stories about Madison's history as well as the hauntings and other supernatural phenomena.
Fun, thoughtful, inclusive
Elizabeth S,Oct 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful evening. Lisa was a great guide. She kept us interested the whole time. It was a fun new way to experience Madison. She was very thoughtful to make sure everyone in the tour was able to hear and get the same experience. My mother is currently wheelchair bound and the whole tour was accessible and Lisa went out of her way to check in on us and make sure we were able to get to everything. Would highly recommend!
Madison's best guide
Suzanne R,Oct 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Lisa had a polished, commanding, funny, personable, interesting, fun fact filled presentation. Ten out of ten would recommend!
Spooky History filled your with ghouls and laughs
662meherr,Sep 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you’re looking for an amazing funny, scary, and a history filled ghostly tour this is the one for you. Lisa our tour guide did an amazing job at story telling and giving a life to the “dead” all while mixing in history of madison and the greater wisconsin area. A great way to get to know the city and its ghosts. Would recommend for anyone with older kids pre teen and up, just because of the content may be not suited for younger children. Lisa is amazing at capturing an audience and telling a story!
Very informative!
Michelle G,Aug 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Frank Lloyd Wright's story and all the folklore and history of the buildings. It was a great time and Maddie was the best tour guide! She was informed, articulate, enthusiastic, engaging and entertaining!
Absolutely amazing!!!
jeffreyhI3551PE,Aug 21, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was absolutely amazing. Our guide Lisa was very knowledgeable, entertaining, and funny at times. She has some great stories to share, and I will be doing this again!
This was a great...
Mariah P,Oct 24, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great experience and a great price! It was very affordable and we had a lot of fun learning about Madison!
From US$29.99
Want a private experience? Upgrade to a private tour
Related Experiences
Operated by American Ghost Walks - Wisconsin