King Street Walking Tour

media release: Over the years, Madison’s very first street has been home to its first fast-food lunchroom (one-minute lunch, anyone?), first high-volume grocery, and Madison’s first teacher. Throw in the Majestic (Madison’s oldest continually operating theater), an Art Deco high-rise and a Turkish bath and you’ll realize there’s a lot about this well-visited street you may not know.

Starting Location: By the large granite arch at the intersection of King, Webster, and Doty Streets. Click here for a map. 

After the tour, stop by the Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co. for one complimentary beer or soft drink, 123 E. Doty St.

Thursday evening tours are at 6:00 p.m.  Saturday morning tours are at 10:00 a.m. Tickets must be purchased online. Reservations are required for all guests as we have limited space on each tour. TICKET SALES END 24 hours prior to the tour start time.

Cost: $15.00 for adults, $5.00 for students, and FREE for Madison Trust members.

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

Weather: We will be there rain or shine! 

What to wear: Dress for the weather in comfortable shoes, as tours require standing and walking for up to 90 minutes.

Bathrooms: There are no bathroom facilities on the tour.

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.