"Do you think he can hear us? Do you think he can hear us?" That’s the dialogue the business owner off the Capitol Square’s East Main street could make out when he woke up with a start after bookkeeping on a late night in his downstairs office. Thinking that it was his employees he opened his door to find the lights off and all of his bartenders already gone home. That’s when he remembered that his music venue used to be a funeral home and the weird experiences the people who renovated the basement told him about. He laughed it off as just a dream until he came back into the office, shut the door, and this time, completely awake, he heard the voices again…
And that is only the beginning of the stories you discover about Madison’s King Street and Capitol Square, the oldest part of the city, on this tour.
Take a walking tour of Madison’s historic King Street and get a unique perspective on the history of the city. Your expert storyteller 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.
Expert paranormal guide
Duration: 1.50 hours
Easy/Moderate
Great Dane Brewpub
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?
Majestic Theatre
Built in 1906, it is the oldest theater in Madison. A strange bodymorphing ghost haunts the balcony while another more playful spirit used to bother the cast of Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Wisconsin State Capitol Building
Ghosts of the 1883 catastrophe roam the 4th floor, but people have also seen mysterious figures in the basement.
BarleyPop Live
Before it was a music venue, it was a funeral parlor. You know what that means…
Madison Municipal Building
In 1873, prisoners screamed about a strange sphere of light roaming through the old jail, thinking it was the spirit of vengeance.
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
Hear the stories of Madison’s own lake monster. Plus, the haunted tragedy of Frank Lloyd Wright, the architect behind the Terrace.
The Tempest Oyster Bar
Numerous employees have reported paranormal activity, but what is its strange connection to a UFO cult?
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?
Built in 1906, it is the oldest theater in Madison. A strange bodymorphing ghost haunts the balcony while another more playful spirit used to bother the cast of Rocky Horror.
Ghosts of the 1883 catastrophe roam the 4th floor, but people have also seen mysterious figures in the basement.
Before it was a music venue, it was a funeral parlor. You know what that means…
In 1873, prisoners screamed about a strange sphere of light roaming through the old jail, thinking it was the spirit of vengeance.
Hear the stories of Madison’s own lake monster. Plus, the haunted tragedy of Frank Lloyd Wright, the architect behind the Terrace.
Numerous employees have reported paranormal activity, but what is its strange connection to a UFO cult?
On this tour, we focus on building exteriors and outdoor spaces. Businesses and public places are open for you to visit during regular business hours. Otherwise we respect the privacy of individuals and organizations and expect that our guests do the same.
Service animals are welcome. However, for liability issues, please leave your furry friends at home if you don’t require their assistance.
We can never guarantee a supernatural encounter, but we will explain paranormal phenomena such as cold spots and residual hauntings. What we do guarantee: Our local connections and dedication to research means you'll get authentic accounts — in all their shocking detail.
While our tours do not contain anything too graphic or inappropriate, we find that kids that enjoy history have the best time. You know your children and that's left up to you. We do not recommend bringing children in strollers because sometimes that can be difficult with larger walking groups.
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