• The Belvedere - You’ll begin your tour at a statue commemorating Louisville’s famous founder. But is he really deserving of his unblemished reputation? And who else might have a tale to tell about Louisville’s role in our country’s early days and westward expansion?
• Belle of Louisville Riverboats - Louisville’s iconic historic steamboat has seen over 100 years of history and change. What whispered stories might she tell about the murky waters of the Ohio River?
• Whiskey Row - Learn about cunning bootleggers who defied Prohibition, fires and floods which nearly destroyed this historic stretch of downtown, and the salacious hidden tunnels underneath your very feet.
• Seelbach Hotel - This glamorous hotel was once the secret meeting place for a famous bootlegger and a mobster whose escapades defined the Prohibition era. Plus, the tragic tale of a grisly murder whose forlorn victim may still walk these hallowed halls…
• Cathedral of the Assumption - This ominous steeple once bore witness to one of the bloodiest days in Louisville’s history…

• Audio headsets provided for clear hearing of guide’s tales

• Gratuities

Embark on a captivating journey into the past with the true story of the “Graveyard of the West.” As dusk falls and the city’s lively exterior dims, discover the eerie secrets and spine-chilling tales hidden beneath the city’s historic streets.

This 1.5-hour guided walking tour through downtown combines ghostly encounters with grim history, revealing the darkest aspects of Louisville’s sinister past. Hear the echoes of past eras as they tell tragic stories of the forgotten, the oppressed, the betrayed, and the merciless.

Encounter a ghost that still lingers in a luxurious hotel and learn about the tragic events of Bloody Monday. Follow the cursed paths of criminals, mobsters, bootleggers, enslavers, and murderers who once roamed these streets, along with the spirits whose souls remain.

For those who seek thrills, have a passion for true crime, or enjoy the macabre, this dark history and ghost tour offers a glimpse into the tales that lie beneath Louisville’s charming surface. Join us and dare to listen to the whispers of the shadows.

• We will make 1 stop for bathrooms. Drinks & food available for purchase.

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