Louisville Phantoms of Prohibition Ghosts Cocktails & Bites Walking Tour
by Louisville Food Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$378Overview
This three-hour walking tour in downtown Louisville covers the Prohibition era through stories of phantoms, cocktails, and small bites. The tour begins with a cocktail at a speakeasy hidden beneath Whiskey Row, where the guide explains the secret bars of the 1920s. The group then walks past the Old Forester Distillery, hearing about local hauntings linked to the area, before stopping at a nearby pub for small bites and a bourbon cocktail. Along the route, the guide shares stories about Louisville’s connections to F. Scott Fitzgerald, the bootlegger who inspired The Great Gatsby, and mobster Al Capone’s activities in the city. At Fourth Street Live!, the tour discusses a murder victim said to haunt a nearby hotel. Next, the group visits a Prohibition-era speakeasy and a 1920s-style bowling alley to enjoy a Jazz Age cocktail and snacks. The guide also tells ghost stories related to a historic jail, alongside accounts of bootleggers, temperance supporters, and distillers active during Prohibition. The final stop offers views of Louisville’s skyline with a last drink and dessert. The walk covers about 1.5 miles and is suitable for all fitness levels. Included are knowledgeable guides, ghost stories featuring phantoms, Prohibition-era cocktails with mocktail options, and small bites served at several locations.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Speakeasy under Whiskey Row
The tour begins with a cocktail at a hidden speakeasy located beneath Whiskey Row, setting the scene for the Prohibition era.
30 min
Old Forester Distilling
The group passes Old Forester Distillery on Whiskey Row and hears about the ghosts said to haunt this historic area. A stop at a neighboring pub follows, where guests enjoy bites and a bourbon cocktail.
Louisville bootlegger and mobster stories
Participants learn about the bootlegger who inspired the Great Gatsby as well as Louisville's ties to F. Scott Fitzgerald. Tales also cover mobster Al Capone's time in Louisville.
Fourth Street Live!
The guide shares details of a grisly murder near Fourth Street Live! and the ghost believed to haunt a nearby hotel.
1920s speakeasy and bowling alley
Guests visit a recreated Prohibition-era speakeasy and 1920s style bowling alley to enjoy a Jazz Age cocktail and snacks.
30 min
Historic jail ghost stories
The tour includes stories of ghosts reportedly seen in a historic jail, combined with accounts of bootleggers, temperance supporters, and whiskey distillers during Prohibition.
Louisville skyline final stop
The tour concludes with a view of Louisville's skyline from a high vantage point, accompanied by a final drink and dessert.
30 min
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.
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Louisville Phantoms of Prohibition Ghosts Cocktails & Bites Walking Tour
by Louisville Food Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$378Overview
This three-hour walking tour in downtown Louisville covers the Prohibition era through stories of phantoms, cocktails, and small bites. The tour begins with a cocktail at a speakeasy hidden beneath Whiskey Row, where the guide explains the secret bars of the 1920s. The group then walks past the Old Forester Distillery, hearing about local hauntings linked to the area, before stopping at a nearby pub for small bites and a bourbon cocktail. Along the route, the guide shares stories about Louisville’s connections to F. Scott Fitzgerald, the bootlegger who inspired The Great Gatsby, and mobster Al Capone’s activities in the city. At Fourth Street Live!, the tour discusses a murder victim said to haunt a nearby hotel. Next, the group visits a Prohibition-era speakeasy and a 1920s-style bowling alley to enjoy a Jazz Age cocktail and snacks. The guide also tells ghost stories related to a historic jail, alongside accounts of bootleggers, temperance supporters, and distillers active during Prohibition. The final stop offers views of Louisville’s skyline with a last drink and dessert. The walk covers about 1.5 miles and is suitable for all fitness levels. Included are knowledgeable guides, ghost stories featuring phantoms, Prohibition-era cocktails with mocktail options, and small bites served at several locations.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Speakeasy under Whiskey Row
The tour begins with a cocktail at a hidden speakeasy located beneath Whiskey Row, setting the scene for the Prohibition era.
30 min
Old Forester Distilling
The group passes Old Forester Distillery on Whiskey Row and hears about the ghosts said to haunt this historic area. A stop at a neighboring pub follows, where guests enjoy bites and a bourbon cocktail.
Louisville bootlegger and mobster stories
Participants learn about the bootlegger who inspired the Great Gatsby as well as Louisville's ties to F. Scott Fitzgerald. Tales also cover mobster Al Capone's time in Louisville.
Fourth Street Live!
The guide shares details of a grisly murder near Fourth Street Live! and the ghost believed to haunt a nearby hotel.
1920s speakeasy and bowling alley
Guests visit a recreated Prohibition-era speakeasy and 1920s style bowling alley to enjoy a Jazz Age cocktail and snacks.
30 min
Historic jail ghost stories
The tour includes stories of ghosts reportedly seen in a historic jail, combined with accounts of bootleggers, temperance supporters, and whiskey distillers during Prohibition.
Louisville skyline final stop
The tour concludes with a view of Louisville's skyline from a high vantage point, accompanied by a final drink and dessert.
30 min
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.
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.