Step into the past on a haunting journey through the heart of downtown Louisville, once known as the "Graveyard of the West". As the sun sets and the city’s vibrant façade fades, uncover the sinister secrets and chilling tales that lurk behind the historic architecture & storied streets. Led by expert storytellers, this immersive tour delves into the darker chapters of Louisville’s history. Wander through Whiskey Row and along the murky Ohio River, where the echoes of bygone eras resound with spine-chilling tales of unsolved murders, plagues, fires, ruinous floods, ruthless bootleggers, red-light lovers, and cruel oppression. From a forlorn ghost still haunting a glamorous hotel to the riots of Bloody Monday, you'll trace the footsteps of Louisville's past. For thrill-seekers, true crime fans, and history lovers, tour is an unforgettable and macabre journey into the mysteries that lie beneath the surface of Louisville’s charming exterior. Dare to explore the shadows with us.

Secure admission to The Flyer flight simulator ride
“Soar” above San Francisco on a high-tech flight simulation
Option to fly over the landscapes of the United States
Convenient location on Pier 30 in Fisherman’s Wharf

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 Ticket Included

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?
• Admission Ticket Included

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.
• Admission Ticket Included

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…
• Admission Ticket Included

Cathedral of the Assumption

This ominous steeple once bore witness to one of the bloodiest days in Louisville’s history…
• Admission Ticket Included

Jefferson Square Park

Once known as “Justice Square,” this beautiful city park has been a battleground for both righteous justice and savage injustice.
• Admission Ticket Included

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
We will make 1 stop for bathrooms. Drinks & food available for purchase.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Include

Your expert guide will provide audio headsets to help you hear each thrilling tale told on this tour.

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Gratuities