MADISON CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Capitol Square Tastings: Five Generous Bites and a Guided Walk Through Madison’s Heart
A three-hour, all-ages walking tasting tour of downtown Madison that pairs five generous Wisconsin food samples with a guided visit to the Capitol—this guide explains what to expect and how to plan.
Capitol Square Tastings: Five Generous Bites and a Guided Walk Through Madison’s Heart.
Sample classic Wisconsin fare while you stroll the Capitol Square and nearby downtown blocks—five stops with generous tastings, a slice of pizza and pasties, a guided tour of the Capitol building, and a finish of real Wisconsin ice cream, all delivered with local trivia and friendly company.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Generous Wisconsin tastings across multiple stops
The tour includes five generous samples at 5–6 stops: pasties, pizza by the slice, cheese options (cheese or cheese curds), and real Wisconsin ice cream, plus weekend beer samples—enough food for a meal.
A downtown walk with a Capitol building visit
Along the walking route you’ll visit multiple downtown food stops and include a tour of the Capitol building as part of the experience.
Weekday and weekend tasting lineups differ
Weekday tours feature tacos, agua fresca and a cheese tasting plus an old fashioned; weekend tours swap in a pretzel and beer sample and include cheese curds and wings—both end with ice cream and local trivia.
What the day feels like
What the tour feels like
Over roughly three hours you move on foot between downtown stops, sampling generous portions designed to add up to a meal while a guide shares local trivia and leads a tour of the Capitol; weekday and weekend departures feature slightly different tastings and a weekend beer sample.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most out of this walk—and who should take precautions.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Come hungry—there are five generous tastings and the food amounts are intended to add up to a meal.
Vegetarian options are available; if you have specific dietary needs notify the operator when booking.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts approximately three hours.
How much does it cost?
The adult rate is $89.
What food is included?
The tour features five generous tastings across 5–6 stops including pizza by the slice, pasties, cheese or cheese curds, and real Wisconsin ice cream; weekday and weekend tours have different additional samples.
Is alcohol served?
Weekend tours include a beer sample; weekday tastings include other beverage pairings such as agua fresca and an old fashioned on certain departures.
Are there accommodations for guests with mobility issues?
There are stairs on the tour; if a guest will need assistance or cannot use stairs comfortably, the operator asks you to note that when booking so they can do their best to accommodate.
Who operates the tour?
The Capitol Square Downtown Tour is operated by Madison Eats.