Prospect and Castle Historic Architecture Walking Tour

Progressive Era Treasures

Early 20th century, well-to-do Madisonians built comfortable homes along the Lake Mendota shore, many of them designed by preeminent Madison architects Claude and Starck. The designs of these homes encompassed the styles popular in that era: Tudor and Georgian Revival, Craftsman, Prairie and Colonial Revival. Walk with us through this delightful neighborhood as we learn how eminent people lived a century ago and discover more about the architecture and history of this eerie remnant of Madison's earliest years.

*New tour for 2025 season

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

After the Tour: Tour treat partners are paused for this tour. We thank all our partners for their generous support!

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.

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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.