5-Stop Capitol Square Food Tasting Tour
Taste classic Wisconsin fare while exploring Madison's Capitol Square
Duration
3 hrs
Includes
Food tastings, Capitol tour, pizza
Highlights
Explore downtown Madison's Capitol Square through classic Wisconsin flavors, local stories, and a Capitol building tour. Come hungry: the tastings add up to a meal.
- Sample Wisconsin favorites across multiple downtown food stops
- Explore Capitol Square and neighboring downtown areas on foot
- Discover local trivia as you taste your way through Madison
- Enjoy vegetarian options
- Visit the Capitol building during the tour
What's Included
- Food tastings
- Pizza by the slice
- Pasties
- Wisconsin ice cream
- Capitol building tour
Important details
- Ages 21+ only
- Stairs are part of the tour route
- Dietary restrictions and allergies may not be accommodated on the day of the tour because food orders are placed in advance
- Requires acceptance of a COVID-19 liability waiver
Cancellation Policy
No cancellations within 48 hours of the tour. All sales are non-refundable; emergencies may be accommodated.
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.