Darkside of Brewing Tour: Tales of Cincinnati's Haunted and Gruesome Past
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Join the Brewing Heritage Trail on this seasonal tour and learn about gruesome and macabre events from Cincinnati's past. Grave robbing, a serial killing saloonist, and other murderous and deadly mayhem is explored on this new tour, which also includes a visit to an abandoned city street, overtaken by nature, as well as a flashlight tour of the Imperial Theater and the 19th century Jackson Brewhouse. Both have not been open to the public in many years and their visitation is only available through this tour!
This is an outdoor walking tour of less than one mile and includes a beer at the Northern Row Brewery & Distillery. Some content may not be appropriate for young children, so please keep this in mind when booking.
Tours run rain or shine and guests should wear comfortable footwear, as the tour route covers a variety of paved and unpaved surfaces. All guests will be provided with a flashlight for exploration of darkened streets and the inside of the theater and brewhouse.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children under the age of 10 are not permitted on this tour.
What To Expect
Over-The-Rhine
Join the Brewing Heritage Trail on this limited edition seasonal tour and learn about gruesome and macabre events from Cincinnati's past. Grave robbing, a serial killing saloonist, and other murderous and deadly mayhem is explored on this new tour, which also includes a visit to an abandoned city street, overtaken by nature, as well as a flashlight tour of the Imperial Theater and the 19th century Jackson Brewhouse.
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Darkside of Brewing Tour: Tales of Cincinnati's Haunted and Gruesome Past
What‘s Included
Alcoholic Beverages
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
24 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Brought my family stories to life in unexpected ways.
C9210WFlaurae,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It’s one thing to hear about: The burning houses in the 1968 riots & another to stand in the place where the homes once stood. To be told your grandad performed in Vaudeville & find yourself in the theatre. To hear stories about family that went to the OH Medical College & be shown where it stood. Adam brought it all to life with so much more. Priceless experience.
Fun, entertaining and memorable!
Sphere360,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Registration was simple as always. Filling out the waiver electronically was easy and convenient. Our tour guide Lisa spoke loud enough for the entire group, was very enthusiastic and made sure we were all safe! Excellent tour!
Great Tour
Ronnie P,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wow, this tour was seriously packed with cool historical facts! I learned so much more than I ever expected. Definitely a super informative experience that made history come alive. I'm so glad we went; it was way more than just a walk around.
Fun and informative tour!
Hockeymom1416,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time! Weather was perfect! Our guide, Jack, was awesome! We learned a lot and got to see some cool places in OTR. We will definitely do another tour sometime!
Fantastic
Sherpa28163392663,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a very interesting and informative tour! Got to see some great old buildings including the Imperial Theater and Jackson Brewery. Our guide was great!
Darkside tour
Sean T,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great beer and a great tour, awesome opportunity to learn the local history with friends and coworkers. Adam was a great guide.
Great time
433winterc,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I bought this for my son and his girlfriend to have a date night. They said it was a cool experience and had fun exploring Cincinnati.
History of the city with a spooky twist
kelliecY9157PF,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very interesting and engaging! Make sure you wear comfortable, sturdy shoes because you will be on an adventure for sure. Marsha and Robert were extremely friendly and even chatted with us after once we got our beers. This was one of the high points of our trip and I would suggest anyone add it to their itinerary.
Great Time
Chip C,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great informative tour. The Dark Side Stories were spectacular. Our Tour Guides (2) spent the entire 2 hours entertaining us.
A great experience
epidicus,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyed the Darkside of Brewing tour. It was exactly as advertised and the tour guides were informative and entertaining. It was very cool to explore abandoned buildings and hear about the history of the area. Driving through the area from Cleveland on a mini trip and decided to add it to our itinerary, and really glad we did .Northern Row was a very impressive brewery and the staff was friendly.
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