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Madison Misdeeds: A True Crime Walking Tour
Explore the Underbelly of Madison’s Most Malevolent
Step into Madison’s shadowy past and uncover some the city’s unsavory secrets on this true crime walking tour! From the 1840s through the 1970s, Wisconsin’s capital was home to a surprising and unique underworld of bootleggers, bank robbers and even killers who left their malevolent mark on Madison. Hear historic tales of backroom deals, gambling dens, daring heists, holdups and cold-blooded murders as you walk the downtown streets where these misdeeds unfolded.
This walking tour explores mature themes and is recommended for ages 13 and up.
What You'll Experience
A deep-dive into Madison’s lesser-known crime history, including daring heists, holdups, murders, gambling operations and more
Insights into the seedy history of our state capital from the 1840s through the 1970s
Cost
Adult (18-64): $20
Teen (13-17): $20
Senior (65+): $20
Children (5-12): $20
Children Under 5: Free
Advance registration required.
Society members receive a 10% discount, please verify your membership where prompted to receive discount at check out.
About the Location
An active, community-focused space that hosts school groups, pop-up exhibits, author talks, public programs and more; located in the US Bank Building on Madison's Capitol Square.
History Maker Space
1 S. Pinckney Street
Madison, WI 53703
Know Before You Go
General Information:
This tour explores mature themes and is recommended for ages 13 and up.
The starting and ending location of the tour will be in front of the U.S. Bank Plaza building (1 S. Pinckney Street) and facing the Wisconsin State Capitol building.
Please arrive at the starting location at least 15 minutes prior to the tour start time. Upon arrival, please check in with a staff member to confirm your tour reservation.
The guided tour is approximately 1.3 miles in length and covers some paved but hilly terrain.
Comfortable shoes for walking are strongly recommended.
Tour participants are encouraged to bring water, sunglasses, and a hat with them.
Walking tours will happen rain or shine. In the case of inclement weather, consider bringing an umbrella.
Tour participants with questions about the tour content or with mobility concerns are encouraged to contact Jenny Pederson at [email protected] or (608) 669-5160.
Parking:
For Thursday tour dates, it is strongly recommended not to park in the underground onsite garage at the U.S. Bank Plaza Building. The U.S. Bank Plaza parking garage closes after 6 PM on weekdays and will not reopen until Friday morning when regular business hours at the U.S. Bank Plaza building resume.
For Saturday tour dates, the underground onsite garage at the U.S. Bank Plaza building is not open.
As an alternative to parking onsite at the U.S. Bank building, public parking options are available in downtown Madison. There is a public parking garage, Capitol Square North Garage (218 E. Mifflin St., Madison, WI 53703), located about two blocks and a 6-minute walk from the tour’s starting location. In addition, there is street parking information on the City of Madison website.
Have Questions?
For more information, please contact the box office at 608-264-4848 or [email protected].
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3788742-0
