Madison Holiday Donut Tour With Capitol Christmas Tree

Explore downtown Madison on a guided holiday walking tour that pairs seasonal sweets with stories of the city. Discover local history and holiday traditions as you walk between treats.

Itinerary

Meet at Lucille, 101 King St. Look for your guide wearing a donut tour t-shirt or sweatshirt, depending on the weather.

Stop 1: Lucille Our festive adventure kicks off at Lucille on King Street, all dressed up for the holidays, with fun seasonal treats just steps from the Wisconsin State Capitol.

The Capitol Christmas Tree Next we head into the Capitol Rotunda to see the Christmas tree, a Madison tradition since 1916. The 30 to 40 foot Wisconsin balsam fir glows with about 2,400 lights and is covered in ornaments made by Wisconsin students.

Stop 2: Ellipse Coffee & Crepes Then we stroll State Street, past the Overture Center, to Ellipse Coffee & Crepes for a sweet treat from their crepe and waffle menu.

Stop 3: TeaMoji Madison Next up is TeaMoji for amazing mochi donuts. Chewy, colorful and so much fun, they're a guest favorite.

Stop 4: Parthenon Gyros We finish at Parthenon Gyros, a State Street classic, with loukoumades, warm Greek honey donuts. You'll be right in the heart of downtown Madison to keep exploring the holiday lights, sweet tooth fully satisfied.

The tour ends at Parthenon Gyros, 316 State St.

What's Included

• Tastings at 4 local stops
• Local guide

Important details

• Parking fees and gratuities are not included in the listed price.
• Arrive on time. The tour departs after a 10-minute grace period.