From US$31 per person
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4.8 / 5 from 66 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 10
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 4.8 / 5 · 66 reviews
About this tour
Travel the back roads through the heart of Madison County under the wing of one of our guide experts, who are all residents of Madison County. Madison County's world-famous covered bridges were the inspiration behind, and the setting of the novel by Robert James Waller and the 1995 film "The Bridges of Madison County", starring Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep.
Six of the original nineteen covered bridges remain, making Madison County the Covered Bridge Capital of Iowa. Five of the bridges are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Each two-hour personal guided tour includes information about the construction and history of the bridges, the movie production, and a variety of other local historical information. You will visit three of the county's most popular covered bridges and have a chance to walk through them and take plenty of photographs.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
“Be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair”The supplier’s own words
Meeting point: Your guide will meet you at the Madison County Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center.
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Itinerary
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- 1
Meet your tour guide at the Welcome Center, located on Winterset's courthouse square. Your guide will tell you briefly about the history of Winterset and Madison County, and the 1876 limestone courthouse at the town's center.(10 min)
- 2
Explore the Roseman Covered Bridge, one of two bridges featured in the movie "The Bridges of Madison County", starring Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep. Built in 1883, the Roseman spans Middle River and is thought by some to be haunted. The Roseman is a perfect example of the flat-roofed covered bridges that are unique to Madison County.(30 min)
- 3
One of the six remaining covered bridges of Madison County, the Cutler-Donahoe was moved to City Park in Winterset in 1970 on its 100th birthday. City Park also features an English hedge maze, a stone bridge (featured in the movie "The Bridges of Madison County"), and one of Iowa's often cited hidden gems, Clark Tower (a three-story stone monument that resembles a castle).(20 min)
- 4
Explore the Holliwell Covered Bridge, the second of the two bridges featured in the movie "The Bridges of Madison County", starring Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep. Built in 1880, it is the longest of Madison County's covered bridges, spanning 110 feet over Middle River. Be sure to view this beautiful bridge from the river bank.(20 min)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour takes place using the traveler's own vehicle and gas.
- Wear and tear on the vehicle is not the responsibility of the tour guide
- Must have a proper seat and seat belt available for your tour guide
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Included
- Local guide
- Private tour
Not included
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- Iowa
- Meeting point
- Your guide will meet you at the Madison County Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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