Prohibition Ghosts Cocktails and Bites Walking Tour in Louisville

Louisville, US
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Highlights

  • Step back in time to the era of hidden speakeasies
  • Savor handcrafted cocktails paired with delectable small bites
  • Unravel chilling ghost stories that have left their mark on the city's past
  • Transport to the days of secret bars and underground revelry
  • Combine the best of the city's culinary delights with spine-tingling ghost stories

Meeting Point

Meet at the park on the corner of Washington and 1st Street.

Meeting point

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End point

End Point

The end point is a short walk from the start point. You will also be drinking quite a bit, so we recommend utilizing rideshare apps to get to and from this tour.

Meeting point

140 N Fourth St, Louisville, KY 40202 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Whiskey Row

You'll begin your tour with a cocktail at a speakeasy hidden underneath Whiskey Row as we go back in time to the Prohibition era.

Duration 30 minutes
2

Old Forester Distilling

We will pass by Old Forester Distillery on Whiskey Row and learn about the ghosts that haunt this historic block, while stopping at a pub next door for bites and a bourbon cocktail.

3

Seelbach Hotel

Learn about the famous bootlegger which inspired the Great Gatsby and Louisville's ties to F. Scott Fitzgerald, as well as the escapades of mobster Al Capone during his time in Louisville. Plus, a grisly murder whose forlorn victim still haunts this glamorous hotel next to bustling 4th Street Live.

4

Omni Louisville Hotel

Go back in time to a Prohibition-era speakeasy and 1920's style bowling alley to sip a Jazz age cocktail and nibble on some tasty treats.

Duration 30 minutes
5

Jefferson County Jail (Louisville, Kentucky)

Hear tales of ghosts spotted in this historic jail intertwined with tales of the bootleggers, tee-totallers, and whiskey distillers who colored the checkered landscape of Prohibition.

6

The Galt House Hotel

Admire Louisville's skyline from high above the city for your final drink and a delicious dessert to end your food & cocktail tour.

Duration 30 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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    Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
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    Not recommended for pregnant participants
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    This tour is 21+ and infants are NOT allowed per Kentucky law.
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    Mocktail options available for non-drinkers, please message us to let us know.
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    Please note that the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
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    Suitable for all fitness levels, but please note that this tour covers roughly 1.5 miles of walking.
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    Tours run in rain, shine, or snow unless weather becomes severe or constitutes a dangerous situation.
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    This tour can accommodate vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free options. Please notify us in advance at least 24h before the tour start time if you have any dietary restrictions.
Provided by Louisville Food Tours

What our experts say

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    Start your night with dinner at Harvest.
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    Visit the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience nearby.
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    Check weather, dress comfortably for walking.
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    Utilize rideshare for safe transport home.
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    Try the mocktails if you don’t drink!

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