Best Donuts in Madison + Madison Donut Tour FAQ

The Underground Donut Tour in Madison is a guided walking food tour that explores some of the city’s best donut shops, bakeries, and sweet treat destinations near Capitol Square, downtown, and State Street, while sharing local history, architecture, and college-town culture.

The Underground Donut Tour in Madison is brought to you by the same team behind top-rated donut and food tours across the country, with over 10,000 5-star reviews and counting.

The Madison tour is brand new, so it doesn’t have its own local rankings yet, but it’s run by the same team behind the Underground Donut Tour, which has earned over 10,000 5-star reviews and is a top-rated donut and food tour experience in the other cities we serve.

The Underground Donut Tour in Madison combines delicious donuts, local history, downtown exploration, and fun photo opportunities near the Capitol into one memorable experience.

Our Downtown Madison Tour: Donuts, Sweet Treats & More visits some of Madison's local favorites: Ancora Cafe + Bakery, Wonderstate Coffee, Fromagination, Teamoji for mochi donuts, and Parthenon for Greek-style donuts. Lineup may vary depending on the day of the week or the season. Along the way you'll stroll Capitol Square and enjoy views of the Wisconsin State Capitol.

Every stop has its fans, and every tour brings out new favorites. Guests love the donuts and pastries at Ancora (with rotating flavors like sesame caramel and tiramisu), the cookies at Wonderstate, a taste of Wisconsin cheese at Fromagination, the chewy mochi donuts at Teamoji, and the Greek donut holes at Parthenon.

The Underground Donut Tour prides itself on having some of the best donuts, pastries, and sweet treats on all of our tours.

Plenty! You'll enjoy treats at five stops, from donuts and pastries to cookies, mochi donuts, Greek donut holes and a cheese tasting. Portions are shareable, so you can try a little of everything without getting too full.

Some tours in Madison may include coffee or beverage pairings depending on the specific tour experience.

Guests meet their guide near Capitol Square and walk together through downtown Madison and State Street, stopping at curated donut shops and bakeries (including a secret stop) for tastings along the way.

The tour starts at Ancora Cafe + Bakery, 107 King St, just off Capitol Square. It wraps up in downtown Madison, a short walk from the Square and a great spot to keep exploring after your tour.

The tour begins just steps from Capitol Square and continues through downtown Madison and State Street, with views of the Wisconsin State Capitol along the way.

On Saturday mornings in season, the farmers market fills the sidewalks around Capitol Square, so the tour comes with a little extra local flavor and plenty of people watching.

Yes! At Fromagination, a locally owned cheese shop on Capitol Square, you'll hear about Wisconsin's proud cheesemaking tradition and the artisan cheesemakers they partner with, then enjoy a taste of one of their award-winning cheeses.

About two hours of walking, tasting and Madison history.

Each tour is about 2 hours long, covering Capitol Square, downtown Madison, and State Street.

The tour in Madison is a walking tour with light to moderate walking between donut stops and downtown landmarks, including Capitol Square and State Street.

It is recommended to arrive approximately 10 minutes before the scheduled tour start time in Madison.

Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended for the donut tour in Madison.

Yes, the tour runs rain or shine. Just bring an umbrella and dress for the weather. If conditions ever become unsafe, we'll reach out to help you find a new date.

Yes, donut tours in Madison run year round, weather permitting.

The Underground Donut Tour in Madison does its best to accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences whenever possible.

Gluten-free availability varies by bakery partner in Madison.

Several of our partners in Madison have gluten-free donuts. Please include any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so our guides can ensure you have a great tour.

Several of our partners in Madison have vegan donuts. Please include any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so our guides can ensure you have a great tour.

Yes. Vegetarian friendly options are often available on the donut tour in Madison.

Yes. Kids love the donut tastings, sweet treats, and fun walking experience throughout Madison.

Yes. The Underground Donut Tour in Madison is designed to be family friendly and enjoyable for guests of all ages.

There are tons of things to do with your kids in Madison. We'd recommend the Underground Donut Tour. It was intentionally designed to be fun for kids of all ages. In 2015, Jeff Woelker created the tour because his family was always looking for things to do in the morning, as a family, that were fun and delicious. That's how the Underground Donut Tour got created.

Yes! Download our free Madison City Guide, a handy collection of our team's handpicked recommendations for Madison, including places to stay, restaurants and bars we love, more sweet spots, kid-friendly ideas and other things to do. Traveling with little ones? Our free Kids' Activity Book is full of donut-themed coloring pages and activities to enjoy before, during or after your tour. You'll find both download buttons on this page.

Strollers are generally welcome on the tour in Madison, though some routes may include busy sidewalks or uneven surfaces.

Accessibility can vary slightly by route in Madison, but many tours are designed to be accessible. Guests are encouraged to contact the tour directly for specific accommodations.

Yes. The donut tour in Madison is a great activity for solo travelers looking to explore the city and meet other guests.

Yes. Private group tours are available in Madison for birthdays, corporate outings, student groups, and celebrations.

Yes. Corporate and team-building donut tours are available in Madison.

Yes. The Underground Donut Tour in Madison can accommodate both small and large groups.

Prices for the Underground Donut Tour in Madison start as low as $55. For the most current pricing and availability, check our website.

For the best pricing and the most up-to-date availability, you can purchase tickets for the donut tour in Madison directly on our website.

Booking in advance is recommended for the donut tour in Madison, especially during weekends and holidays.