Louisville Dark History Evening Tour: Discover Secrets

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.

Meeting Point

South 5th Street & West Main Street

S 5th St & W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202, USA

Meet at the George Rogers Clark Statue at the end of the Belvedere plaza. The entrance to the Belvedere plaza is 5th St &, W Main St, and the statue is at the end of the ramp. The Belvedere is not accessible by car. There are both paid parking lots and free street parking nearby.

What's included:

• 1 Cocktail in a haunted bar (for applicable ticket holders only)
• Your expert guide will provide audio headsets to help you hear each thrilling tale told on this tour.

Not included:

• Transportation
• Food

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

The Belvedere

500 W Main St, Louisville, 40202-2946, Kentucky

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?

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Belle of Louisville Riverboats

401 W River Rd, Louisville, KY 40202, USA

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?

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Whiskey Row

W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202, USA

Sit and enjoy a cocktail while you 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. But beware: there are more spirits here than what you'll see behind the bar...
Note: cocktail is only included for applicable ticket holders.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Seelbach Hotel

Seelbach Hotel, Louisville, KY 40202, USA

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...

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Cathedral of the Assumption

Cathedral of the Assumption, Louisville, Kentucky

This ominous steeple once bore witness to one of the bloodiest days in Louisville's history...

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Jefferson Square Park

301 S 6th St, Louisville, KY 40202, USA

Once known as "Justice Square," this beautiful city park has been a battleground for both righteous justice and savage injustice.

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