Ghosts of Covington Haunted History Tour
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20 Ratings
Covington
Explore Covington's haunted history with spine-tingling tales of ghostly hauntings, grisly murders, and true crime on a 2-hour walking tour.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Roebling Murals on the Floodwalls of Covington, KY - Our first stop will be the Covington Floodwall where you will browse the beautiful murals and learn about the gruesome history of the Garner Family Murder, as well as the history of the Underground Railroad here.

  • George Rogers Clark Park - Our second stop will be George Rogers Clark Park, where you will view the statue of Steamboat Captain Mary Greene, and learn about her ghostly appearances to ship captains and crew members on the Ohio River.

  • BB Riverboats - You will view BB Riverboats, former site of the Newport Army Barracks during the Civil War. And you will learn about one couple’s terrifying encounter with the ghosts of long-dead soldiers.

  • Covington - Our fourth stop will be at the Thomas Carneal mansion, the oldest house in Covington. You will learn about a suicide and the hauntings of “the Grey Lady”.

  • Covington - We will visit the old Riverview Hotel, site of another bloody (and botched) suicide.

  • Covington - We will visit the old Booth Memorial Hospital, where local police had a terrifying, ghostly encounter, and where some residents today still report ghostly encounters with nurses. And you’ll be shocked to discover what’s in the morgue!

  • Covington - We will visit the Amos Shinkle house, where you will learn about one of Covington’s oldest and wealthiest citizens. But what is lurking in the old carriage house will send tingles up and down your spine!

  • Covington - We will visit The Rugby, formerly the Henry Bruce mansion, where you will hear a story about a ghostly encounter dating all the way back to the Civil War.

  • Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center - We will visit the Baker-Hunt House, former home of Dr. William Hunt, his wife Margaretta Baker, and their daughter Katie. You will learn about the terrible tragedy that befell the family in this house, the seances that took place here, and the ghostly appearances that have occurred on the property ever since.

  • Covington - We will visit Molly Malone’s Irish pub, formerly the old Hermes Building, where you will learn about a grisly double murder that took place here, along with some of the ghostly encounters that servers and bartenders still experience to this day. Stick around for a pint after the tour ends, or follow your guide back to the tour starting point. The choice is yours!

What's Included
  • Visual tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Parking fees
Additional Information

Are you fascinated by the paranormal? Intrigued by true crime? Do you enjoy tales of ghostly hauntings, grisly murders, and tragic suicides? If so, the Covington Haunted History tour is just what you need! Prepare yourself for 2 hours filled with spine-chilling stories about Covington’s haunted past! This tour delves into some of the darkest and most macabre tales of the city, from the ghostly apparitions of slaves, ship captains, and Civil War soldiers, to some of the most gruesome true crime stories of murders and suicides that will surely send shivers down your spine and make your hair stand on end! NOTE: This is a walking tour, so please wear comfortable walking shoes. The route is approximately 2 miles long. For those unable to walk the distance, a driving tour option is available, but this must be arranged at the time of booking (not on the day of the tour) by calling us.

  • NOTE: The tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible. However, there is one stretch of sidewalk on 2nd street that is a bit steep, so pushing a wheelchair or stroller up the incline sidewalk may be a bit challenging for some travelers.
Location
Roebling Murals
Tours meet on the River Center pier at the end of Madison Avenue in between the Riverfront Marriott hotel and the Embassy Suites hotel (behind of Honey Uninhibited restaurant). The best place to park is in the Rivercenter Garage.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Marsha_k
Jun 24, 2024
Highly Recommend! - This was a very fun and educational experience! We were in town for a wedding and it was a perfect activity for the afternoon after the ceremony. Chris was an incredible guide! He was interesting and very knowledgeable. Every stop along the tour was unique and had its own story. Many were very moving and others gave me shivers! The tour was a good length. It was a hot day, but we brought water and dressed appropriately, and had no problems. Chris saw to it that we stood in the shade while he narrated the story when possible. I encourage those reading this review to give it a shot. You will not regret it!
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Nathan_s
Jun 8, 2024
Great new experience in a town we love! - Great tour that was about half ghost tour and half historical tour. Love seeing the older houses in Covington and hearing the ghost stories tied to them.
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Mary_o
Jun 3, 2024
A great and educational experience - Sharing the history of the ghost stories with Brian and my friend. I was also impressed with Brian’s knowledge and his easygoing personality.
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Susan_l
May 31, 2024
Must do tour - Chris is a great guide and a very good story teller. The walk went past some beautiful homes and you learned about the people that had an impact on Covington. I highly recommend this tour even if you are not a big ghost fan you can still enjoy the tour and learn about the history of the area.
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T4970ckdavidk
May 9, 2024
Super way to kickoff visit to Covington/ Cincinnati - Chris did a fantastic job weaving together history with stories of hauntings, spirits and unusual happenings. The couple of hours walking around Covington and taking in the stories and sights was a great start to my long weekend in the Cincinnati area. Appreciate how willing Chris was to discuss, elaborate and thoughtfully respond to my many questions. Highly recommend.
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Melissa_p
May 5, 2024
Covington's hauntingly dark history - The beautiful historic architecture of the homes and the history of Covington as well as the ghost stories were truly captivating! My fiance and I enjoyed this tour so much!!
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Jennifer_d
May 2, 2024
Ghosts and History! - The tour was awesome and we really enjoyed it!! Was fun during the day and would be super cool in the evening!
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Mattca9955ix
May 1, 2024
Great Experience - This was a surprise birthday gift for my wife, who loves all things haunted and history. We had such a great time and Chris really knew his stuff. My wife and I are both locals to Cincinnati and we both walked away with learning a bunch of new stuff. Highly recommended!
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Turtlelove
Apr 22, 2024
Do it - This was a really good tour, with great visuals too. The guide was wonderful, I think his name was Chris
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Shelby_z
Apr 18, 2024
We went on this tour on a... - We went on this tour on a very cold and rainy evening, but even the weather couldn't stop us from enjoying ourselves! We got to see many historic buildings and hear not only their history but also any ghostly stories associated with them.
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