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.

See our guide, Best Donut Shops in Madison, for local shops worth a visit beyond the tour. Some of Madison's most-loved local spots are on our tour, including Ancora Cafe + Bakery, Wonderstate Coffee, Fromagination for a taste of Wisconsin cheese, Teamoji for mochi donuts and Parthenon for Greek donut holes. Lineup may vary by day and season.

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.

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.

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.

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

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