Madison Capitol Square Food Walking Tour
Taste your way around Capitol Square with 5–6 stops and a Wisconsin State Capitol tour
Duration
3 Hours
Includes
Food tastings, Capitol tour
Highlights
Explore downtown Madison’s Capitol Square on a walking food tour with generous tastings and local trivia. Visit 5–6 stops and finish with real Wisconsin ice cream.
- Walk Capitol Square and nearby neighborhoods while sampling classic Wisconsin fare
- Taste pizza by the slice, pasties, and real Wisconsin ice cream
- Choose a weekday route with tacos, agua fresca, cheese tasting, and an old fashioned
- Choose a weekend route with pretzel and a beer sample plus cheese curds and wings
- Enjoy a guided tour of the Wisconsin State Capitol
What's Included
- Food tastings at 5–6 stops
- Pizza by the slice
- Pasties
- Wisconsin ice cream
- Wisconsin State Capitol tour
- Beer sample (weekends only)
Things to know
This tour includes stairs; let Greetwell know at booking if you need assistance or can’t use stairs comfortably. Vegetarian options are available. Must be 21+ to sample alcoholic beverages.
Cancellation Policy
No cancellation within 48 hours of the tour. All sales are non-refundable, however in the case of and emergency we will accommodate your cancellation. We can exchange the ticket for another date with more than 48 hours notice.
FAQs
Come hungry—there’s enough food for a meal, with generous tastings across 5–6 stops.
Weekday tours include tacos, agua fresca, a cheese tasting, and an old fashioned. Weekend tours include a pretzel and beer sample plus cheese curds and wings. Both include pizza by the slice, pasties, a Capitol tour, and Wisconsin ice cream.
Yes. The tour includes stairs; if you need assistance or can’t use stairs comfortably, let Greetwell know when booking and they’ll do their best to accommodate you.
Meeting details
2521 Hoard St, Madison, WI 53704, USA
More about the Wisconsin State Capitol
The Wisconsin State Capitol rises at the heart of Madison's isthmus, its gleaming white granite dome anchoring the city's downtown and serving as the centerpiece of the Capitol Square Downtown Food Tour. Modeled after the U.S. Capitol and crowned with a striking gilded statue, the Wisconsin State Capitol is the tallest building in Madison and the only state capitol ever built on an isthmus. Its surrounding square is a living, breathing hub where locals gather for farmers markets, festivals, and lakeside strolls, making it the perfect launching point for a culinary walk through the city's most beloved bites.
As you circle the Wisconsin State Capitol on this guided food tour, you will move between independent restaurants, cafes, and specialty shops tucked into the historic blocks framing the building. Expect to sample dishes that celebrate Wisconsin's deep food traditions, from rich cheeses and locally crafted charcuterie to comfort plates reimagined by Madison's creative chefs. Your guide shares stories about the Capitol's architecture, the four wings that radiate from its rotunda, and the way this neighborhood has grown into one of the Midwest's most exciting small food cities. Between tastings, you'll catch postcard views of the dome from nearly every corner, with the energy of State Street and the lakes never far away.
This experience is ideal for curious travelers, food lovers, and anyone wanting to understand Madison beyond its surface. Couples looking for a relaxed afternoon together, friends exploring the city for a weekend, and visitors with only one day to spend downtown will all find that the Wisconsin State Capitol offers the perfect orientation, both geographically and culturally. By the end of the walk, you will have tasted your way through several local favorites, learned the stories behind them, and seen why the Wisconsin State Capitol remains the proud, delicious heart of Madison.
