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Prohibition Ghosts Cocktails and Bites Walking Tour in Louisville

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Overview

Step back in time to the era of hidden speakeasies to enjoy ghostly tales and Louisville's fascinating Prohibition history on this walking food & cocktail tour.

On your spirited adventure, you'll savor handcrafted Prohibition-era cocktails paired with delectable small bites. Along the way, you'll unravel the salacious true history of Prohibition including ruthless bootleggers, Whiskey distillers, mobsters, the Louisville origins of the Great Gatsby, and even an axe-wielding temperance supporter - interwoven with 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, where Prohibition couldn't dampen the spirits of Louisville. This immersive experience combines culinary delights 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.

What's Included

  • Spine-tingling ghost stories
  • Fascinating untold tales from Louisville's Prohibition past
  • Small group for a more personalized experience
  • Gratuity
  • Transportation
  • Actual ghosts
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

E Washington St & N 1st St
Louisville, KY 40202, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

North Fourth Street
Louisville, KY 40202, USA

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.

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What To Expect

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Forester Distilling (Pass By)

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.
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Seelbach Hotel (Pass By)

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.
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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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jefferson County Jail (Louisville, Kentucky) (Pass By)

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.
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The Galt House Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

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

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • 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.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Prohibition Ghosts Cocktails and Bites Walking Tour in Louisville?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Prohibition Ghosts Cocktails and Bites Walking Tour in Louisville?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • 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, equivalent to a full dinner.
  • Fun & knowledgeable guides.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuity.
  • Transportation.
  • Actual ghosts.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 21..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Prohibition Ghosts Cocktails and Bites Walking Tour in Louisville is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Prohibition Ghosts Cocktails and Bites Walking Tour in Louisville will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • 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, equivalent to a full dinner
  • Fun & knowledgeable guides
  • Gratuity
  • Transportation
  • Actual ghosts

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Louisville Food Tours is proudly locally owned and operated.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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