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Madison UW Campus Ghost Walk

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Turn exploring the UW–Madison campus into a fun, spooky adventure with this haunted walking tour. Concentrating on Library Mall and Bascom Hill, you’ll follow along with your guide as you discover ghostly and ghastly tales of legends, spirits, and documented paranormal experiences—if you’re lucky, you might even have an otherworldly experience yourself.

Overview

Turn exploring the UW–Madison campus into a fun, spooky adventure with this haunted walking tour. Concentrating on Library Mall and Bascom Hill, you’ll follow along with your guide as you discover ghostly and ghastly tales of legends, spirits, and documented paranormal experiences—if you’re lucky, you might even have an otherworldly experience yourself.

Itinerary

  • University of Wisconsin - Madison

    Lots of ghost stories!

  • Memorial Union Terrace

    Ghost stories of Madison's favorite place

  • Wisconsin Union Theater

    Learn the strange history and ghost stories of the theater

  • Who is scaring the students in the stacks? Find out!

Location

Meeting Point Map

Address

816 State St, Madison, WI 53706, USA

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Experience

Highlights

  • Get a spooky look at favorite landmarks like the Memorial Union Terrace
  • Hear a century of ghost stories from the state's first university
  • Discover the ghost of Memorial Library, the Wisconsin Union Theater, and more
  • Easy meetup with your guide on State Street

    • Inclusions

    • Guided haunted history walking tour with an expert guide

    Exclusions

    • Bottled water

    Additional Information

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    No refund is possible if you cancel.

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    Tour36610591333
    This was not only lots of fun but we also learned many interesting stories about the history and past events at the university. Lisa (who had an excellent costume) was a fabulous, funny, and very know...
    C5046KNwendyd
    Lisa was our guide. Not only did she dress the part but she knew her stuff. It was a lovely walk around UW Madison campus with some history mixed in with great ghost stories. Highly recommend this tou...
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