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Personal Guided Tour of the Covered Bridges of Madison County

Location Iowa, USA
$62
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Madison County's iconic covered bridges create a stunning backdrop for an unforgettable journey led by knowledgeable local guides. These historic structures inspired the beloved novel and film "The Bridges of Madison County," featuring Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep.

  • 🗺️ Personal Guided Tour: Enjoy a two-hour private tour with a local guide, providing insights into the rich history and construction of these remarkable bridges.
  • 🚗 Self-Transport Requirement: Guests must provide their own transportation, accommodating up to five passengers in one vehicle.
  • 🏛️ Visit five bridges listed on the National Register of Historic Places, showcasing their historical significance and charm.
  • 📜 Each tour covers fascinating details about bridge construction, history, and their role in film production.
  • 📸 Experience three popular covered bridges, with ample opportunities to walk through and capture stunning photographs.
  • 🏰 Discover the Roseman Covered Bridge, featured in the movie, and learn about its intriguing history and unique flat-roofed design.
  • 🌳 Explore the Cutler-Donahoe Bridge, relocated to City Park, where you can also enjoy an English hedge maze and the enchanting Clark Tower.
  • 🌊 Marvel at the Holliwell Covered Bridge, the longest in the county, and take in its beauty from the riverbank.

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Personal Guided Tour
Two-hour guided tour. Must provide own transportation with one seat available for tour guide. For 1-5 passengers within one car.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
  • Private tour
  • Local guide
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Gratuities

Meeting point
Your guide will meet you at the Madison County Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center.
Return details
Your guide will meet you at the Madison County Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center.

  • Madison County Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Center
    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.
  • Roseman Bridge
    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.
  • Cutler-Donahoe Bridge
    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).
  • Holliwell Bridge
    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.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Personal Guided Tour of the Covered Bridges of Madison County

    Location Iowa, USA
    $62
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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