Louisville: Prohibition, Ghosts, Cocktails and Bites Tour

Exploring Louisville’s captivating past, this three-hour nighttime tour promises an immersive experience into the city’s haunted history, Prohibition-era secrets, and vibrant cocktail culture. Guests will indulge in tastings of bourbon, craft beer, and Prohibition-era cocktails while uncovering the dark stories that lurk within the city’s famous landmarks. From Al Capone’s secret getaway to encounters with resident spirits, this tour offers a unique blend of history, libations, and ghostly encounters that will leave visitors intrigued and eager to uncover more of Louisville’s enchanting past.

Key Points

• Explore Louisville’s haunted history, Prohibition-era secrets, and encounter resident ghosts during a 3-hour guided nighttime walking tour.
• Indulge in a tasting experience featuring bourbon, craft beer, and Prohibition-era cocktails, immersing in the city’s vibrant cocktail culture.
• Visit famous Prohibition hotspots, including Al Capone’s secret getaway, and learn about the clandestine activities that thrived during the era.
• Discover Louisville’s dark past and hear captivating stories about the city’s haunted history and ghostly encounters, aided by headsets.
• Savor a selection of food dishes while experiencing the tour, ensuring a well-rounded exploration of Louisville’s culinary and cocktail offerings.

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Tour Overview

The Louisville: Prohibition, Ghosts, Cocktails and Bites Tour is a 3-hour guided nighttime exploration that delves into the city’s haunted history, Prohibition era, bourbon, and ghosts.

Guests will taste bourbon, craft beer, and Prohibition-era cocktails as they discover Louisville’s dark past. They’ll meet the resident ghosts of downtown Louisville and visit famous Prohibition hotspots, including Al Capone’s secret getaway.

Along the way, they’ll enjoy delicious small bites. The tour starts at North 1st Street & East Washington Street, includes cocktails, spirits and food tastings, a guided walking tour, and finishes at Swizzle Dinner & Drinks.

This 21+ tour requires a minimum of 4 guests and takes place rain or shine.

Key Highlights

Guests on the Louisville: Prohibition, Ghosts, Cocktails and Bites Tour can expect to taste bourbon, craft beer, and Prohibition-era cocktails as they discover Louisville’s dark and haunted history.

The tour promises to introduce visitors to resident ghosts of downtown Louisville and take them to famous Prohibition hotspots, including Al Capone’s secret getaway.

Along the way, guests will enjoy delicious small bites to complement their drinks.

Key highlights of the tour include:

• Tasting bourbon, craft beer, and Prohibition-era cocktails
• Discovering Louisville’s haunted history
• Seeing famous Prohibition hotspots

The 3-hour guided nighttime tour offers a unique opportunity to take in Louisville’s rich history and vibrant cocktail culture.

Itinerary

The tour starts at North 1st Street & East Washington Street, where guests begin with a cocktail at a local bar for 30 minutes.

Next, they’ll enjoy a spirits, whiskey tasting, and food tasting for 45 minutes.

The group will then embark on a guided tour and walk for 30 minutes, learning about Louisville’s haunted history and Prohibition-era secrets.

To cap off the experience, guests will savor another cocktail and food tasting for 45 minutes at Swizzle Dinner & Drinks.

Throughout the tour, you will don headsets to ensure they can clearly hear the guide’s captivating stories about the city’s dark past and ghostly encounters.

Inclusions

This Louisville tour includes a walking tour, 3 food dishes, 1 bourbon tasting, 2 beer tastings, 4 Prohibition-era cocktails, and headsets for guests to clearly hear the guide’s captivating stories about the city’s dark past and ghostly encounters.

The tour immerses visitors in the city’s haunted history, Prohibition era, bourbon culture, and encounters with resident spirits.

Key highlights include:

• Tasting a selection of bourbon, craft beer, and classic Prohibition-era cocktails
• Discovering Louisville’s notorious haunted hotspots and meeting resident ghosts
• Enjoying delicious small bites and local specialties throughout the tour

This comprehensive experience provides a unique and unforgettable way to explore the darker side of Louisville’s past.

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Important Information

Tour participants must be 21 or older, as no children or infants are permitted on this 3-hour nighttime experience.

A minimum of 4 guests is required for the tour to run, and it takes place rain or shine unless the weather makes walking unsafe.

While the tour is wheelchair accessible, some stops may not have elevator access.

Gratuities for the guides are welcomed but not expected, as they work hard to provide a memorable and informative tour of Louisville’s haunted history, Prohibition era, bourbon, and ghosts.

Guests can expect to taste bourbon, craft beer, and Prohibition-era cocktails, as well as enjoy delicious small bites throughout the evening.

Bourbon and Cocktails

Guests embark on a delightful journey through Louisville’s rich bourbon and cocktail culture, savoring a variety of spirits and libations during the 3-hour tour.

The tour includes a bourbon tasting, allowing participants to sample the smooth and distinctive flavors that have made Kentucky’s bourbon industry renowned worldwide. In addition, guests indulge in two craft beer tastings, exploring the local brewing scene.

The highlight, however, is the four Prohibition-era cocktails, which transport guests back to the decadent and rebellious era of speakeasies and underground watering holes. The tour’s cocktail stops showcase:

• Expertly crafted Prohibition-inspired cocktails
• Unique historical stories behind each cocktail
• Carefully curated bourbon and beer pairings

Haunted History

Louisville’s haunted history takes center stage as the tour explores the city’s dark and sinister past, uncovering tales of restless spirits and unsettling encounters that have left an indelible mark on the local landscape.

Guests will come face-to-face with the resident ghosts of downtown Louisville, learning about their haunting presence and the tragic stories that bind them to the physical world.

From the echoes of Prohibition-era bootleggers to the lingering energy of those who met untimely ends, the tour delves into the supernatural side of Louisville’s history, leaving participants with a deeper understanding of the city’s haunting heritage and the mysteries that still linger in the shadows.

Prohibition Era Hotspots

The tour explores the city’s infamous Prohibition-era hotspots, including Al Capone’s secret getaway, where the notorious gangster sought refuge from the prying eyes of law enforcement during the tumultuous years of alcohol prohibition.

Guests will visit these storied locations and learn about the clandestine activities that once thrived in the underground speakeasies and backroom gambling dens of Louisville.

Some of the highlights include:

• The legendary speakeasy that hosted lavish parties and illicit gambling for the city’s elite
• A former brothel that doubled as a hub for bootleggers and rumrunners during the Prohibition era
• A historic distillery that continued operating in secret to supply the black market with coveted whiskey

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is the Average Group Size for the Tour?

The minimum group size for the tour is 4 guests. The tour operator requires a minimum of 4 participants for the tour to run, though the average group size is likely larger.

Are There Any Discounts Available for the Tour?

The tour does not advertise any discounts. However, group rates may be available for larger parties. Customers should contact the tour operator directly to inquire about any potential group or other discounts that may be offered.

Can Guests Bring Their Own Alcoholic Beverages?

No, guests cannot bring their own alcoholic beverages on the tour. The tour includes tastings and cocktails provided by the organizers, and outside alcohol is not permitted. Guests must consume only the drinks served as part of the tour experience.

How Much Walking Is Involved in the Tour?

The tour involves a moderate amount of walking, covering about 30 minutes of guided exploration. Guests should expect to be on their feet for portions of the experience, though the tour takes place at a leisurely pace.

Can Guests Leave and Rejoin the Tour at Any Point?

Guests generally cannot leave and rejoin the tour at any point. The tour is designed to be experienced from start to finish, and leaving would disrupt the flow and experience for the rest of the group.

Recap

This captivating 3-hour Louisville tour immerses guests in the city’s haunted history, Prohibition era, bourbon culture, and vibrant cocktail scene.

Visitors indulge in tastings of bourbon, craft beer, and Prohibition-era cocktails while uncovering the city’s dark past and meeting its resident spirits.

Exploring famous Prohibition hotspots, including Al Capone’s secret getaway, this tour offers a unique and immersive experience for those seeking to uncover Louisville’s captivating history and vibrant nightlife.

You can check availability for your dates here: