Historic Architecture Walking Tours

2027 tour details will be available in the spring

Tickets open May 1 for members

Tickets open May 15 for general public

Our tours in the news!

Read the Wisconsin State Journal article about the Madison Trust by Gayle Worland, As Madison grows at warp speed, history tours preserve link to its past

Watch Everyday Hero: Madison historical walking tours offer new perspective on city by Kathryn Larson of Spectrum News

Tour Information

Times: Tours run every May through September.

Thursday (May-August) evening tours are at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday (September) evening tours are at 5:00 p.m.
Saturday morning tours are at 10:00 a.m
*Exception: State Street and King Street Saturdays are 2:00 p.m.

Tickets:

$15.00 for adults
$5.00 for students
$5.00 for Madison Trust members
Free for children 5 and under

Learn about membership.

*Reservations are required for all guests. Tickets must be purchased online.

We do private tours! See our Private Tours page for more information.

*Certified service dogs are always welcome. Other pets are not permitted on the tours.

Thanks to our 2026 Tour Partners!

Special thanks to our 2026 Tour Partners for their participation last season and we hope you enjoyed your stop after the tour.