Haunted by History: True Crime Walking Dinner Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
We’ll begin the night with an Old Fashioned and beer cheese as we dive into Lexington’s limestone foundation — and the long-held belief that limestone can act as a portal between worlds.
From there, we’ll walk through downtown Lexington hearing the stories that never made the brochures: serial killers who passed through town, the horses buried beneath our streets, unsolved murders, cholera graves, and the spirits that many believe still linger in our oldest buildings.
Along the way, we’ll stop for dinner courses at several downtown favorites — including burgers, tacos, pizza, and cocktails — paired with storytelling that ranges from scandal and crime to folklore and ghost lore.
This tour is not a ghost tour. This is a storytelling tour — and these stories are dangerously true.
Come hungry. Come curious. And maybe… don’t walk too far behind the group.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
ALL GUESTS MUST BE 21+
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Lexington
We'll start inside the Old Fayette County Courthouse at The Thirsty Fox, a cozy lounge owned by renowned chef and multi-time James Beard nominee, Ouita Michel. From there, we'll venture to a hidden haunted space for a mixology experience. Next, we'll sleuth our way through city history that's been buried in Downtown Lexington buildings and famed Gratz Park, landing at a restaurant that dates back to 1948 and holds a whole lot of secrets.
We'll visit what was once The Melodian, Lexington's first theater house for a mixology experience and to discover the secrets hiding in those walls.
What‘s Included
Alcoholic Beverages
English Speaking Guide
Dinner
Gratuities
Options
Haunted by History: True Crime Walking Dinner Tour
Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful Date Night
kyfeathers,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide was knowledgeable and fun, drinks were delicious, and just the right amount of food. Overall, a great experience!
Prostitutes, murderers, and ghouls
lukemK4137HZ,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Went with my wife for her birthday. She always likes to do things rather than get things. It was great! Learned a lot about a city I’ve lived in my whole life.
So much fun!
kellyi398,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our group had so much fun with this experience! The guide was fun and told great stories plus we tasted some yummy food and drinks. Would definitely do it again!
Haunted Lexington Fun
joshi542,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with our colleagues downtown. Thank you, Kat, for the fun tour! We appreciate the history of our great city! Learning about some of the most notorious folks!
Awesome!
33Duffy,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an amazing time. Erin, our guide/host for the night was absolutely amazing. I would strongly recommend her for any tour that you do.
Great night
michellewO3674HT,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun experience with great food and drinks! Even though we are local, we learned so much about our hometown and history. Great time for our whole crew!
Great way to spend an evening learning about Lexington murder history, and eating yummy food.
drbroundtheworld,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Thoroughly enjoyed our three hour walking to a variety of restaurants and places learning about the murder history of Lexington. Food was tasty too . Never had a Kentucky charcuterie board before… lol…tasty. Cat, our guide, provided lies of info, was friendly & hospitable and made our unrelated group of 16 feel like family.
Amazing Haunted Tour
John P,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing tour of haunted Lexington Kentucky. Our guide, Kat, was fantastic. I would highly recommend it. Great stops at local establishments for cocktails and foods.
Enjoyable Tour and Yummy Treats
NorthStar05125644349,Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed our experience so much! Kat did a wonderful job in leading our tour, the stories were very compelling. The food was delicious and the cocktails refreshing. I definitely recommend it!
Unexpected fun!
Jane W,Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing & so much fun!!! My family & I did it together…such a blast. Food & drinks were yummy. Cat, our guide was excellence. She made the experience so enjoyable. Stayed downtown Lexington after to enjoy so more fun, food & spirits.
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