Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghost Tour w/Cocktail
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Step into the past on a haunting journey through the true story 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 stories that lie beneath Louisville’s charming exterior. Dare to listen to the shadows with us.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We will make 1 stop for drinks and bathrooms.
Louisville Food Tours is proudly locally owned and operated.
Not recommended for anyone with difficulty walking or standing for 1.5 hours
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
1 Cocktail in a haunted bar (for applicable ticket holders only)
1.5 miles of walking outdoors, with 2 bathroom stops
Your expert guide will provide audio headsets to help you hear each thrilling tale told on this tour.
Gratuities
Transportation
Food
Actual ghosts (but if you see one let us know!)
Indoor exploration. This is a walking tour, and we will not be entering private buildings
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Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghost Tour w/Cocktail
Reviews
114 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hannah was very...
Tammy L,
May 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Hannah was very entertaining and you could tell she really enjoyed giving tours. She had some interesting stories to share. The only thing I would recommend is calling our drink orders in so they would be ready when we arrived.
Good information! Would...
Lisa K,
Apr 5, 2025
- Viator
4.00Good information! Would be great if we could walk into the buildings that had the ghost experiences instead of standing outside.
Great tour
Janet M,
Mar 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00A bit fast paced for older folks. Very entertaining. Hannah was a fantastic host. She was knowledgeable with a good sense of humor. She had done her research.
Whispers on Whiskey Row
Amber P,
Mar 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00We met at the Belvedere with a small group of people. Our guide, Regina, gave us earpieces and the tour began. We spent a little time there then headed to other parts of the city. As we walked, she told us different stories regarding Louisville's history, slavery, and the bourbon trade. As a local, I found it very interesting. We stopped for a little break at O'Sheas. Regina picked up our drinks at the bar (some.had pre-ordered cocktails, we had water). She continued to tell us about some speakeasy's, a murder in a local hotel. We finished up our drinks and continued on walking around the city, with Regina pointing out several murals, buildings and telling us some fun facts about the city. It was an easy walk. It was cold and rainy. I appreciate how organized, professional, knowledgeable and kind our tour guide was. I'd definitely recommend this tour!
Louisville haunted past sheds it light once again
Michael B,
Oct 26, 2024
- Viator
5.00Tour was very informative on events from early-Louisville and current modern history in downtown area. Hannah touch up numerous gruesome crime and murders that happened in the area. Also included a bit of some paranormal witness ghost sighting that coincide with these events. Hannah provided little mini walkies w/ ear pieces, so that all can hear the tour and reduce outside noise (brilliant idea). Definitely would recommend this tour as it was filled with a jam packed with hour and half of stories of Louisville mostly grimm past.
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