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    Haunted History Walking Tour of Cincinnati

    Explore Cincinnati's macabre past with flashlight tours of historic sites

    4.9 stars• 306 reviews

    Duration

    2 Hours

    Includes

    Pint of beer, flashlight

    Highlights

    Trace Cincinnati's true-crime history on a seasonal outdoor walk through stories of grave robbing, murder, and mayhem. Explore rarely opened historic spaces by flashlight as you uncover the city's darker past.

    • Explore tales of grave robbing, a serial-killing saloonist, and other deadly events
    • Visit an abandoned city street overtaken by nature
    • Tour the Imperial Theater and 19th-century Jackson Brewhouse by flashlight
    • Walk less than one mile across paved and unpaved outdoor surfaces

    Important details

    • Arrive a few minutes early for check-in
    • Ages 10+ only
    • Expect the tour to run rain or shine; wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear
    • Avoid sandals and other open-toed shoes

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with 48 hours' notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.

    Product ID: 2DT52W

    FAQs

    Wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable closed-toe footwear. The route includes paved and unpaved surfaces; avoid sandals and other open-toed shoes.

    The Darkside of Brewing Tour runs rain or shine. Dress for the conditions.

    Ages 10+ only. The true-crime and gruesome content may not be appropriate for younger children.

    Meeting details

    Northern Row Brewery & Distillery, 111 West McMicken Ave.

    Experience provided by Brewing Heritage Trail

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    Guest 21 & Up

    $41.34

    Drinking

    0

    Guest 10 & Up

    $34.98

    Non-Drinking

    0

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
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    Cincinnati's brewing history runs deep, and these tours do a genuinely impressive job of bringing it to life. Guides like Kanah, Jack, Lisa, and Rory come up repeatedly in reviews, praised for their depth of knowledge and ability to keep groups engaged and entertained. The history spans architecture, brewing culture, and city identity, so there's real substance here beyond just bar hopping. The tours vary in focus, from the popular Built on Beer walking experience to the Bruckmann Brewery tour with its lagering tunnels and artifact collection. One thing worth knowing for those with mobility concerns: the Jackson Brewery cellar portion involves a steep staircase with quite a few steps, though skipping it is an option. For everyone else, it tends to be a highlight. Locals, first-time visitors, and history buffs all seem to get something meaningful out of the experience. The guides clearly take pride in what they do, and that enthusiasm comes through consistently across the different tours on offer.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    Fantastic Built on Beer tour lead by Jack who was very informative. We loved all the facts he shared and the sites he showed us.

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    Devon Brubaker

    September 1, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Fantastic Built on Beer tour lead by Jack who was very informative. We loved all the facts he shared and the sites he showed us.

    Photo of Devon Brubaker

    Devon Brubaker

    September 1, 2026

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