Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghost Tour w/Cocktail

Overview

Available languages

English

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.

This tour shares true, well-researched history, including stories of marginalized and oppressed communities, such as Black history and Louisville’s role in slavery and the Underground Railroad. Some stories are unsettling, as they reflect the difficult realities of the past. If you are not comfortable engaging respectfully with these histories or with people of diverse identities, this may not be the right tour for you.

Our tours are designed to be welcoming and inclusive for all guests. Discriminatory, racist, or homophobic behavior will not be tolerated, and guests who engage in it may be removed from the tour without a refund.

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

1.5 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.

1 Cocktail in a haunted bar (Beer & mocktails also available)

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

What To Expect

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?

Admission Not Applicable

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?

Admission Not Applicable

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