Cincinnati Ghost Tour
Are you looking for an excellent ghost tour of historical Cincinnati? Book a ghost tour with Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours!
Get TicketsWhy You Need to Take Our Cincinnati Ghost Tour
You’ll hear firsthand accounts from others who have experienced the unexplained – it could be a creepy encounter from a guest or the tour guide’s own! It doesn’t matter if you’re just visiting Ohio or looking into the haunted past of your hometown. Our adventures are haunting experiences that you’ll never forget!
Patrick was an amazing tour guide! He gives a thrilling tour you don't want to miss! I can't look at Washington Park the same way again!
So much fun!! The tour was chock full of good eerie stories and great Cincinnati history! Kyle was an excellent guide and was very knowledgeable, ev...
Patrick was amazing !!! We learned so much history and crazy haunted stories!! Highly highly recommend!!!
Experience was spooky and informative; Kyle was a very nice tour guide and very much looked the part with the dark vintage clothes and latern. He was ...
Why is Cincinnati So Haunted?
The Shawnee Native Americans were the first to inhabit Cincinnati. Once European settlers and migrated Native Americans encroached on their land, the Shawnee way of life changed. They were now competing with the Europeans and other migrated Native Americans for the land and fur trade. By 1794 most of the original inhabitants were forced out of the region that is now Cincinnati.
In 1802 Cincinnati became chartered a town with James Smith serving as the first town Marshall. With the invention of steamboats, Cincinnati was the primary transporter of crops and livestock via the Ohio River. Cincinnati became a meatpacking center where livestock was slaughtered, butchered, sold, and shipped. The town became known as “Porkopolis” as the pork processing center of the country.
In Civil War times, Cincinnati became an essential stop for the underground railroad. It was used primarily by enslaved African Americans to escape to free states and Canada, assisted by abolitionists. During World War I, Cincinnati citizens, including children, found ways to support the war effort. This made people apprehensive about getting involved in war efforts for World War II until the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.
Cincinnati suffered its share of disasters over the years. Flooding was a common occurrence in Cincinnati. Violent tornados were also a threat to Cincinnati. Cincinnati has a rich history with many stories behind it. The mixed cultural influences brought both trials and tribulations, but it helped mold Cincinnati into what it is today.
Why should you tour with us?
While we welcome explorers of all ages, it’s not for the faint of heart. This historical tour will bring to light Cincinnati’s dark past in a way that is fun, thrilling, and more than spooky! As we walk through one of Cincinnati’s oldest neighborhoods, get ready to see a new side of the city you’ll have to experience to believe.
There’s no need to draw straws on what to do for date night…We’ve got everything taken care of. Just show up and we'll do the talking, and let you do the hand-holding! This ghost tour is the perfect night to make things fun and switch up a night on the couch with the same recycled Netflix shows. You’ll be talking about this night for many moons to come!
We get it. Cincinnati’s beer scene is impressive. Eventually, you’ll reach your limit and be itching to experience our one-of-a-kind ghost tour. But we hope you don’t get too sick of beer, because one of our stops happens to be Taft’s Ale House. Breweries are deeply woven into the history of Cincinnati. Set down your glass for the night, and come experience a sobering reality.
Findlay Market is one of the oldest public markets in Cincinnati, making it a historical point of interest. And yet, so are all the stops on our tour! Our evening ghost tours are the perfect activity once all the shops and attractions close for the night. You can get your goodies in the day and your goosebumps at night!
Whether you’re a Ghost Adventure fanatic or a hard-blown skeptic, our tour is perfect for you. You will discover numerous historic accounts of authentic hauntings that will put cold-blooded fear rushing deep through your veins. Bring your skeptic friends or your crazy aunt; all are guaranteed an experience they'll never forget!
This beautiful Queen City is famous for its many attractions, architecture, and cuisine. But none of these things would be what they are today without the complex history that lays the foundation. Join us on this tour to learn not only a new side of Cincinnati that you haven’t seen but a deeper appreciation for the city’s enthralling past.
THE MOST HAUNTED PLACES IN CINCINNATI, OH
1313 Vine St
First constructed in 1855, 1313 Vine St. has a rich history. Its inclusion on our ghost tour is primarily due to what lies beneath—the two sub-basements of the lower level span 4,400 square feet with remnants of the brewery that once existed. Down there, you can feel the hair rise as you stand in the presence of all who once passed through.
Wooden Nickel Antiques
As the home of all things antique since 1976, Wooden Nickel houses various light fixtures and ornaments that date back decades. It is hard not to feel the presence of the previous owners of these items when walking through the enormous store. Some of these items date back to the 1800s, not long after the founding of Cincinnati.
The Betts House
As the oldest brick house in Cincinnati, having stood for 217 years, the Betts House undeniably earns its place on our tour. Four generations of the Betts family have lived in the home throughout the centuries, once a 100-acre farmhouse. A house with such an extensive history is bound to possess secrets. You can discover these for yourself on our tour with US Ghost Adventures.
FAQs
Please see your booking details for meeting location. There are neighboring parking garages and street parking that are available in the area.
Group size varies based on time of year and demand. We can keep everyone in your party in the same group. We’ve been doing this for years, and manage group size to ensure guests have a great experience. In the event you can’t hear your tour guide, let them know, or move closer to them.
Pets are welcome as long as they do not disrupt or distract from the tour
The arrival time will be listed on your confirmation email and in the available tour times when you click the book button
Please do not call us, the best way to reach us is by email using the contact form on this website
An extended tour takes you to a few additional locations when the regular tour ends. This adds about four new places and 30 minutes to your tour- highly recommended
Book a tour and check the +1 box for each person in your group where it says “Extended Tour” at checkout to add an extended Ghost tour.
Please contact us directly for pricing and availability. We do not do private tours under 30 persons. If you have a group under 30, please order directly from the website’s book now option.
Tours are held rain or shine. We will contact you if the tour is cancelled.
Please only attend the tour for the day and time you are booked, as another day or time may not be available. If you need to reschedule, please contact us by email first. There is a $10 per order (not person) rebooking fee for each schedule change.
As it is unfair to other guests, we do not wait for late or no show parties. Please remember to arrive to the correct location on time! We do not grant refunds to guests who fail to arrive to the appointed place on time and miss their tour.
No, but some of the locations you can visit during the day for free. We simply wouldn’t have the time to focus on as many stories as we do if we were to enter each one, and we wish to focus on the stories, and leave the exploring up to you!
15 minutes before the start of your tour
No.
No, this is a walking tour.
Most of the tour is not stroller or wheelchair accessible.
Yes, you are welcome to take photos of the locations we visit!
No, videos are not allowed
No, there is no smoking allowed on the tour
We do not allow intoxicated guests or drinking on the tour- we will promptly ask those in violation to leave
Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours
America’s most infamously haunted house delivers the most terrifying scares from all across the nation. We’ve compiled an extensive list of notoriously haunted locations and packaged them into spooky, entertaining tours available throughout the nation. Discover the true, unfiltered stories that created these hair-raising scares in only the unique and engaging way our expert guides can bring them to you. From the ghosts of unsolved murders and tragic accidents to disturbed spirits unable to find peace, there’s no limit to what we expose on our authentic ghost tours. Join us as we take you on an unforgettable, chilling journey through your city’s dark past and uncover the sinister secrets that put these places on the otherworldly map.
The Lizzie Borden House is home to the infamous murders that captivated the nation and made Lizzie Borden a macabre household name. Guests can explore the house via a variety of tours and, for those brave enough, stay in this notoriously haunted home. We aim to provide you with a memorable experience as well as deliver the best ghost tours, haunted pub crawls, and a variety of other experiences in over 100 cities.
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