Wisconsin's Madtown: A Madison Self-Guided Walking Tour
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About the Activity
Travel between two lake-side terraces and enjoy some of Wisconsin's best cultural sites along the way with this self-guided and self-paced walking tour! • Visit some of Madison historically rich architectural gems such as the State Capitol, Der Rathskaller, Bascomb Hill, Memorial Union and much more • Hear from producer Frank Burge, an award-winning writer, essayist and midwestern local • Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes
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Lifetime access to this tour in English
VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
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Use of equipment : Other.
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Locations in the itinerary
This tour starts on Monona Terrace overlooking Lake Monona. From here, you will step back in time and relive the city’s rich history and hear stories about the area's first inhabitants to civil war and civil rights. View Location
Wisconsin State Capitol(Pass By)
2 E Main Street, Madison, United States, 53702Along the way, you'll visit the Wisconsin State Capitol which is also the tallest building in Madison with a dome of 187ft. View LocationDowntown Madison(Pass By)
122 W. Washington Ave., , Madison, United States, 53703You'll stroll down the lively and bustling State Street which is home to some of Madison's best restaurants. View LocationDane County Farmers' Market(Pass By)
2 East Main, Capitol Square, Madison, United States, 53703-2523You'll stroll by Dane County Farmer's Market which offers local goods and produce on Saturdays.
View LocationYou’ll see Elizabeth Link Peace Park, named after a prominent Madison peace activist, and hear about the mass student protests that took place here in the 1960s.View Location
You'll stop by the historic Der Rathskeller restaurant which first allowed women inside in the 1940sView Location
Along the way you'll take in the historic architectural core of the University of Wisconsin's Madison campus. View Location
Memorial Union Terrace(Pass By)
800 Langdon St, University of Wisconsin, Madison, United States, 53703Before the tour concludes, you'll get to see the most iconic spot at the university of Wisconsin Madison campus, where you'll discover the meaning behind the Memorial Union Terrace chairs. View LocationMeeting and Pickup
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Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.View Location
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Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.
Language And Guide
Audio Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
Tickets will be delivered post-booking by email; or, physically delivered to the customer or the customer's hotelVOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. For example, three people can download this tour using the same code if you've booked for three . DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 2. Create an account 3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 4. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── • You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. • This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. • When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. • Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.meCancellation & Refunds
Cannot be cancelled or amended without incurring a 100% penalty; i.e., the refund amount will be zero.- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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