From US$189 per person
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4.9 / 5 from 440 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 12
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 4.9 / 5 · 440 reviews
About this tour
Discover Louisville's Prohibition history on this haunted walking food & cocktail tour in downtown Louisville!
Travel back in time to Whiskey Row during the era of hidden speakeasies to savor handcrafted Prohibition-era cocktails paired with delicious small bites. Along the way, you'll unravel salacious true stories of Prohibition: ruthless bootleggers, Whiskey distillers, mobsters, the Louisville origins of the Great Gatsby, and even an axe-wielding temperance supporter. You'll also hear chilling ghost stories that have left their mark on the city's checkered past.
Our expert guides will transport you to the days of secret bars and underground revelry in Prohibition-era downtown Louisville. One part ghost tour, one part Jazz-Age cocktail tour, this 3-hour immersive experience combines dinner and cocktails with spine-tingling ghost stories and a host of colorful characters from Louisville's bootlegging past. You'll leave with a taste of history- and perhaps a shiver down your spine.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
Meeting point: You will meet your guide at the park, on the corner of N 1st St & E Washington St. (Kitty-corner from Zombie Taco). Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour start time. Free parking in this area is rare. Look for metered street parking, which is free after 6PM, or park in a paid parking garage.
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Itinerary
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- 1
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.(30 min)
- 2
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.(pass by)
- 3
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.(pass by)
- 4
Learn about a grisly murder whose forlorn victim still haunts a glamorous hotel next to bustling 4th Street Live.(pass by)
- 5
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.(30 min)
- 6
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.(pass by)
- 7
Admire Louisville's skyline from high above the city for your final drink and a delicious dessert to end your food & cocktail tour.(30 min)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is 21+ and infants are NOT allowed per Kentucky law.
- Mocktail options available for non-drinkers, please message us to let us know.
- Please note that the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- Suitable for all fitness levels, but please note that this tour covers roughly 1.5 miles of walking.
- Tours run in rain, shine, or snow unless weather becomes severe or constitutes a dangerous situation.
Included
- Fun & knowledgeable guides
- Spine-tingling ghost stories
- Fascinating untold tales from Louisville's Prohibition past
- Small group for a more personalized experience
- Delicious Prohibition-era cocktails (mocktails available on request)
- Small bites served at multiple stops
Not included
- Gratuity
- Transportation
- Actual ghosts
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Meeting point
- You will meet your guide at the park, on the corner of N 1st St & E Washington St. (Kitty-corner from Zombie Taco). Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour start time. Free parking in this area is rare. Look for metered street parking, which is free after 6PM, or park in a paid parking garage
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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