Uncover Louisville’s dark past on a spine-chilling evening tour. Explore Whiskey Row’s sinister secrets and haunting tales. Dare to join us?
- 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
Step into the past on a haunting journey through the heart of the “Graveyard of the West”. As the sun sets and the city’s vibrant façade fades, you’ll uncover the sinister secrets and chilling tales that lurk beneath the city’s storied streets.
One part ghosts, one part grisly history, this guided 1.5-hour walking tour through downtown unveils the darkest corners of Louisville’s gruesome past, where the echoes of bygone eras whisper tragic tales of the forlorn, the oppressed, the betrayed, and the ruthless.
From a ghost that still haunts a glamorous hotel to the tragic riots of Bloody Monday, you’ll trace the cursed footsteps of criminals, mobsters, bootleggers, enslavers, and murderers in the city streets they once roamed – and the spirits whose souls never left.
For thrill-seekers, true crime fans, and lovers of the macabre, this dark history & ghost tour is a journey into the mysteries that lie beneath Louisville’s charming exterior. Dare to explore the shadows with us.
- 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.
