Bascom Hill Historic Architecture Walking Tour

Learning Matters

Climb the hill to discover the fascinating history and diverse architecture of the UW-Madison campus. From the stately brick and sandstone buildings dating back to the 1850s to “the worst building in the history of American universities,” the campus offers a remarkable mix of architectural styles.

*Please note that this tour involves strenuous uphill walking.

Meet: The meeting location for this tour will be provided in your confirmation email.

After the Tour: Stop by any MOKA location and receive 50% off any beverage of your choice after the tour!

Length: Approximately 1.5 hours

Cost: $15 Adult, $5 Student, $5 MTHP Members, free for children under 5

Online reservations are required. Ticket sales close 24 hours before the tour start time. Member are required to enter their Member ID.

Refunds: To receive a refund, you must cancel 3 days (72 hours) prior to your tour to receive a refund. To request a refund, email us at info@madisonpreservation.org.

Weather: We will be there rain or shine! See Cancellations below for exceptions.

Cancellations by The Madison Trust:For the safety of our guests, a tour may be cancelled for extreme weather or lightening. If possible, we will alert guests in advance by email. Purchased tickets will be refunded.

What to wear: Dress for the weather in comfortable shoes, as tours require standing and walking for up to 2 hours (depending on the tour).

Bathrooms: There are no bathroom facilities on the tours.

Thanks to our Tour Treat Partner for supporting this tour!

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*You will notice that the booking fee (ticketing site fee) and transaction fee (credit card fee) are included in the ticket price. As a small nonprofit, events such as this are a fundraiser and incorporating in fees helps us continue these informative and enjoyable tours.