Duration: 12:00pm-3:00pm (3 hours)
Location: The tour will start at The Great Dane located at 123 E Doty St
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Tour operates Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Tour capacity is 8 participants.
Children between the ages of 3-10 require a ticket, anyone over the age of 10 requires an adult ticket.
Tickets are not able to be refunded or exchanged.
Stroll around the Capitol Square savoring classic Wisconsin dishes and learning about the history and architecture of downtown Madison.
All ages and fitness levels
Vegetarian friendly
Restrooms available
Tours operate rain or shine
Wheelchair accessible
Easy, 1.5 mile walk
Begins at 12:00pm
Offered Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
True to Wisconsin tastings We are known for our brats, beer and cheese but the Around the Square Tour takes you into the history as to how Wisconsin became known for those things. During the walking and eating experience our stops include one of the “quintessential brew pubs of the nation”, the only bagel shop in Madison that creates NYC style bagels, and a chocolate shop that has perfected Mackinac Island style fudge. Samples are all included in the ticket price and there is enough food to leave you feeling satisfied for the rest of the afternoon.
An enjoyable walk around downtown Madison All of the tasting locations that we visit are within walking distance from one another allowing you to spend the afternoon outdoors taking in the historic Capitol Square area of Madison. The walk is an easy, 1.5 mile adventure that is easily accessible for strollers and wheelchairs. We move at a comfortable pace that allows you to relax and take in all of the sights of Madison.
The perfect experience for visitors and residents Our goal at Capital City Food Tours is to provide all of our guests with an enjoyable afternoon eating delicious food while learning about the history, architecture and culture of Madison. Tour guides provide you with interesting stories that we’ve gathered from the restaurant owner’s themselves, giving you the VIP experience at each tasting location. We delve into the history of some of the most unique architecture in downtown Madison, including a peek inside our impressive Capitol that will take your breath away. Along the walk learn about our famous Dane County Farmer’s Market, the forever bustling State Street, and some of our other favorite spots around town. Whether you’re visiting the area or a local resident, you’re sure to leave with new knowledge that will make you fall in love with Madison.
The Great Dane
An award winning Brewery-Restaurant that boasts refreshing, hand crafted brews made on site and hearty pub style fare
Gotham Bagels
The old-school, New York style bagel shop of Madison that has been family owned and operated since 2007
Kilwins
A chocolate, fudge and ice cream shop that has perfected the art of Mackinac Island style fudge on Madison’s State Street
Wisconsin Brewing Tap Haus
A pre-prohibition style tavern in a historic building that serves locally made beer and other Wisconsin favorites - including deep fried cheese curds
DLUX
Swanky, modern eatery that specializes in gourmet burgers, brunch, and milkshakes
Your tour guide will be wearing a hot pink t-shirt and will meet you out front of The Great Dane located on:
123 E Doty St
Madison, WI
123 E Doty St
Madison, WI, United States
Not even close! Our goal is to not only feed your stomachs but also your minds. On our tours we also incorporate the history, architecture and culture of the area we are walking through.
There will be water available at most tasting locations, however you may consider bringing a small water bottle with you.
Depending on the weather you will also want to bring a jacket, umbrella or sunscreen.
We recommend you wear comfortable clothing and shoes as we will be walking outside.
All of our tours are able to accommodate vegetarians.
Our Around the Square tour is able to accommodate other dietary restrictions and allergies on an “as needed” basis. You will be asked to select dietary restrictions or allergies during the checkout process when purchasing a ticket.
*Please note that we take food allergies very seriously, and the tastings may not be the same if you select that you have an allergy.
Yes, tickets need to be purchased by 10:00PM the day before the tour. Tickets are only available for purchase with a Visa, AMEX, or MasterCard through our website or by calling (866) 736-6343. Cash is not accepted.
For the Around the Square tour parking is available at nearby parking garages, on the street, or other lots around the downtown area. Please be sure to find a space that is at least a three hour minimum. We recommend using the Government East Parking ramp located at:
298 S Pickney St
Madison, WI 53703
For the Middleton Dinner tour there is various street parking and lots that are all open and free to the public. We recommend using the public lot located at:
7438 Hubbard Avenue
Middleton, WI 53562
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Jessica K, Trip AdvisorMy boyfriend has lived here his entire life and still tried new amazing dishes and places that have been downtown for years that he has never heard of or thought about trying!
