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Darkside of Brewing Tour: Tales of Cincinnati's Haunted and Gruesome Past

4.8(28)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 28 reviews2 hFree cancellationBy Brewing Heritage Trail
Jackson Brewery

About this activity

Join the Brewing Heritage Trail on this seasonal tour and learn about gruesome and macabre events from Cincinnati's past. Grave robbing, a serial killing saloonist, and other murderous and deadly mayhem is explored on this new tour, which also includes a visit to an abandoned city street, overtaken by nature, as well as a flashlight tour of the Imperial Theater and the 19th century Jackson Brewhouse. Both have not been open to the public in many years and their visitation is only available through this tour!

This is an outdoor walking tour of approximately one mile and includes a beer at the Northern Row Brewery & Distillery. Some content may not be appropriate for young children, so please keep this in mind when booking.

Tours run rain or shine and guests should wear comfortable footwear, as the tour route covers a variety of paved and unpaved surfaces. All guests will be provided with a flashlight for exploration of darkened streets and the inside of the theater and brewhouse.

What's included

  • ✓Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and pickup

  • This tour begins and concludes at Northern Row Brewery & Distillery, where your guide will meet you inside for check-in. Public parking can be found for free along McMicken Avenue and there is also a paid lot next door to the brewery.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children under the age of 10 are not permitted on this tour.
  • Stairs are required during part of the tour, as is a short walk up and down a paved hillside.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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