The Darker Side of Forest Hill Cemetery

Join us for a journey into the haunting side of Madison's history. This tour invites you to hear chilling stories about murders, missing persons, eerie deaths, and the supernatural.

Wander through the city’s oldest cemetery for two spine-tingling hours. You'll hear accounts that make your skin crawl. Discover the secrets of the souls that linger here. This is not your typical historical tour.

It delves deep into the shadows, where the past isn't always peaceful. Due to the darker content, this experience is reserved for those 18 and older.

Dark History

Forest Hill is more than a resting place; it's a tapestry of Madison's past, etched in stone and soil. Step in with us to uncover tales of murder, chaos, and intrigue. Prepare to be shocked by the haunting stories that have remained hidden until now!

Strange Monuments

Unusual and captivating funerary art crafted from marble and granite stands guard over the resting places of Madison’s elite. These structures hold stories within their stone. They reveal the reasons for their creation and the meanings behind them. Secrets lie in their details, hidden in plain sight, waiting to be discovered.

Tragic Stories

Listen closely to the haunting tales of Madison's elite. Their encounters with mortality are anything but ordinary. These high-profile figures embraced unique customs in their grief. What strange rituals did they adopt in an effort to linger beyond the grave? Each story reveals a glimpse into their complex relationship with fate, shrouded in mystery and deep emotions.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TOURS ARE NONREFUNDABLE ONCE BOOKED SO PLEASE CHECK DATE AND TIME. IF WE NEED TO CANCEL THE TOUR FOR ANY REASON A FULL REFUND WILL BE PROVIDED WITHIN A FEW DAYS OF CANCELLATION. HAZARDOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS WILL BE ADDRESSED AND YOU WILL BE ADVISED APPROX 1 HOUR PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED TOUR DEPARTURE. IF YOU DON'T HEAR FROM US PRIOR TO AN HOUR BEFORE THE TOUR STARTS PLEASE DRESS ACCORDINGLY AS WE PLAN TO GO RAIN OR SHINE.

* Where we meet - By the Charnel House across from Caitlin Chapel just inside Forest Hill Cemetery.

PLEASE NOTE - THERE ARE NO BATHROOMS ON THE TOUR. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY.

* Times - Our tours start ON TIME, so please be there about 10 minutes early to get checked in. You will see your guide as they will be the one with the Mad City Ghost Walks Shirt / Coat on and they will be asking you for information to make sure you are on the right tour.

* Parking - There is limited off-street parking at the Cemetery. If spots are taken in front of the Main Office please park along entrance road within the Cemetery.

* Walking Information - Our walks are about 2 hours depending on the group and there is approximately 2 -3 miles of easy to moderate walking. It’s a beautiful area and roadways are used throughout the walk. We do walk across grass occasionally and depending on weather there may be some muddy spots so plan accordingly. Service dogs are allowed, but other pets are strongly discouraged. Plus, they scare the Spirits away! We love all pets but best to leave Fido, Whiskers, and your Emotional Support Ostrich at home. Thanks Much!!

* Legal Information and Disclaimers - Our tours are scary and cover adult topics. As so we advise that no one under the age of 18 take these tours. No one under that age will be allowed without the legal parent or guardian accompany them. With that caveat, no one under the age of 16 will be allowed on the tour. Our tours cover both Historical and Paranormal information, so if you’re a fan of both, there will be plenty in supply. We will be walking for approx 2 miles covering typical City sidewalks, so if this is a challenge for you we suggest not taking the tour. We also cross many streets. Our Guides will lead the group but each person on the tour needs to be in charge of their own safety when crossing or standing near streets. Traffic moves kind of fast in downtown Madison so PLEASE be sure to keep your eyes open to your surrounding. Mad City Ghost Walks, its Owner(s), Guides, and other Affiliates cannot be held responsible for any negative issue, personal injury, or condition that may arise from going on our tour. Purchasing a ticket to one of our walks expresses a holds harmless claim for Mad City Ghost Walks.