House Tour (April – Dec)
Age 8 & Older
1 Hour 30min
The House Tour offers a guided exploration of Taliesin, where Frank Lloyd Wright lived and worked for nearly 50 years!
This tour is led by one of our knowledgeable guides and takes you through the main floor of Wright’s private residence. This includes iconic spaces like the Living Room and Wright’s personal Drafting Studio where some of his most famous designs, including Fallingwater, came to life.
Along the way, you’ll enjoy the stunning architecture, landscaping, and courtyards that showcase Wright’s “Living Laboratory.” With original artwork and furnishings on display, his creative vision comes to life, and you’ll experience Taliesin as Wright himself did.
This tour is ideal for guests looking for an introductory guided tour of Wright’s home and studio!
Frequently Asked Questions
Advance purchase is strongly recommended, as space is limited per tour. To maximize your chances of getting the day and time you prefer, please book well in advance. Tickets can be purchased using a Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.
We offer a variety of tours which vary by duration and sights seen. While there is some overlap in terms of the areas seen, each tour is very different and often guests take more than one during their visit. In general, our most popular tours are the House tour and Highlights tour. In addition, our Estate tour is also popular and the most in-depth tour of Taliesin. However, if you are short on time, consider taking the Highlights tour, which combines overviews of both Taliesin and Hillside into a quick-paced 2-hour tour.
Yes, children ages 10 and older are allowed on the tour. As parents, you should use your best judgment as to whether your child will enjoy the tour. If you have young children, we advise taking the Driftless Landscape Tour, as this is the only tour children under the age of 10 are permitted to attend.
Tours will run rain or shine. Most of the buildings on the Taliesin estate do not have heat or air-conditioning. We suggest you check the forecast and dress appropriately for the weather as our tours go out regardless of conditions.
The Taliesin estate is privately owned and is therefore accessible only on a guided tour. The Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, which houses the Taliesin Gift Shop and the Riverview Terrace Cafe, is free of charge, but guests must have tour tickets to view the remainder of the property. The Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center is open to the public every day from May 1 through October 31 and on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in April and November.
Part of the tour includes short 5-minute drive to the estate and back from the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center in one of our climate-controlled shuttles. While the drive to the estate is short, your guide will provide narration along the way.
Other than during the shuttle ride, guests will be standing or walking for most of the tour. Generally, the first 45 minutes of the tour is spent exploring the gardens and courtyards, and the rest of the tour is spent inside the house. Please note we walk at a casual pace, but we will be walking on some uneven terrain, including gravel walkways and grassy areas.
Since the tour covers uneven terrain and stairs and boarding our shuttle, we do not advise this tour for those with accessibility concerns. If you are concerned about accessibility, please contact us before purchasing tickets to determine which tours are best suited to your abilities. Accessible tours are available by special arrangement with 3 weeks' notice. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an accessible tour, please contact us.
Casual photography is welcome, and guests can take photos on tour.
Guests are shuttled from the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center to the estate, so guests will not be able to leave during the tour.
The regular tour season runs from May 1 through October 31. Taliesin offers 2-Hour House Tours in April and November on Friday, Saturdays, and Sundays. Private tours of the house can be scheduled at any time of year.
Yes, the Taliesin Gift Shop is open every day from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm during our regular season from May 1 through October 31. In April and November, our gift shop is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Since a portion of the tour takes place outside, we recommend being prepared for the day's weather and wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Note there are gravel walkways that connect the buildings, so please be sure to wear appropriate shoes. Regarding what to bring, we generally find the fewer items you carry with you, the more comfortable you will be.
Please note that outside drinks, other than bottled water, are not permitted on tours. Grab-and-stay meals will be available for purchase from the Riverview Terrace Café inside the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center starting May 1.
Yes, located within the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, the Riverview Terrace Café has a warm and friendly atmosphere with windows that span the entire length of the building, giving diners an unforgettable view overlooking the scenic Wisconsin River. For those traveling for business or pleasure, the restaurant also has free access to Wi-Fi. Sit, dine, relax and enjoy!
Restrooms are available in the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center. We recommend using the facilities before the departure of your tour.
Yes, there is a free parking lot at the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center.
Certified service dogs are always welcome. Other pets are not permitted on tours. Also, please note there is limited shade in our parking lot, and pets should not be left in vehicles while guests attend tours.
Smoking is permitted in the exterior areas near the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center. Smoking is prohibited on the grounds of the Taliesin estate.
Yes! Gift Cards are available, and they make perfect gifts for holidays, birthdays, or any other occasion!
Yes, in addition to offering tours to the general public, we also welcome larger groups to the Taliesin estate. For these groups, we offer the Hillside School Tour, the 1-House Tour, the 2-Hour House Tour, the Highlights Tour, and the Estate Tour. To set up a group tour, please contact us.
Yes, private tours are available year-round. To set up a private tour please contact us.
