Historic Architecture Walking Tours

Details for the 2026 season will be announced in April

May 1, 2026 - tickets open for members

May 15, 2026 - tickets open for the general public

Machinery Row

Mansion Hill East

Nakoma

Old Market Place

Orton Park

State Street (*updated tour)

UW-Madison Ag Campus

West Rail Corridor (*new tour)

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

Times: Tours run May through September.

Thursday evening tours are at 6:00 p.m. (in September, Thursday tours start at 5:00 p.m.)
Saturday morning tours are at 10:00 a.m.

Reservations: Online reservations are required to attend a tour.

Large Groups: If you have a group of 8 or more, please contact us for special arrangements prior to the tour.

Cost: $15.00 for adults, $5.00 for students, and $5.00 for Madison Trust members. (Read changes to member tickets)

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Weather: We will be there rain or shine!

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