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Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghosts of Derby City

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

2 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

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

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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

Highlights

  • 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

Included/Excluded

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

Durations

2 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

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