Highlights tour

The Highlights Tour is a brand new way to experience the interiors of two significant, yet distinctly different Wright-designed buildings, Hillside and Taliesin. Created for the Wright enthusiast and the casual visitor, the Highlights Tour couples the history and masterful design of two architectural landmarks into one quick-paced two-hour tour. Included is a drive through the scenic Taliesin grounds past Midway Farm, Taliesin’s former farming complex.

This tour is a rich overview of the Taliesin property’s finest architectural jewels, beginning with Hillside’s expansive Assembly Hall, the Fellowship Dining Room, the 5,000 sq. ft. ‘abstract forest’ Drafting Studio, and the delightful Theater, after which you’ll drive across the estate to Taliesin and enjoy Wright’s personal Studio, the Living Room, his Guest Bedroom, the Blue Loggia, and see recent work in his bedroom. Covering spaces designed by Wright in 1902, 1911, 1932, and 1952, the Highlights Tour is similar in format to our popular Estate Tour, minus the one-mile walk and in half the time. The Highlights Tour is a refreshing gateway experience into the legacy of both Wright and Taliesin for both the novice and the seasoned Wright enthusiast.

Duration: 2 hours

When:
May, June, September & October
Every day at 10:15 a.m. & 1:45 p.m.

July & August
Every day at 10:15 a.m., 1:45 p.m. & 3:15 p.m.

Cost: $52 per person. Seniors/Students/Military: $47.
No children under 12 permitted on the Highlights Tour.

Reservations strongly recommended for all tours. Walk-ins accepted space permitting only.

Tour information via email at: tours@taliesinpreservation.org.
Tour reservations or cancellations cannot be made via e-mail.

Tours cancelled within 24 hours of tour time will not be refunded.

Non-refundable $4 handling charge for reservations.

When reserving a tour between the middle of June and Labor Day weekend, we recommend you call at least 2 weeks in advance to ensure you get on a tour on the day/time that you want.

Because space is limited, we recommend you call 2 weeks in advance to reserve a tour for our weekend pre- and post-season tours in April and November.

To place reservations & receive tour information call 608-588-7900; or toll free at 877-588-7900.

Office hours during the tour season (May 1 -October 31) are:

Sunday - Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Central Time.

Off-season office hours (November 1 - April 30) are:

November, December, March and April:
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Central Time.

January and February:
Monday - Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Central Time.