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Ghosts of Covington Haunted History Tour

River City Tours
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Are you a fan of the paranormal? Of true crime? Of stories about ghostly hauntings, grisly murders, and suicides? If so then the Covington Haunted History tour is perfect for you! Get ready for 2 full hours of stories about all things haunted in Covington! The tour covers some of the most dark and macabre stories about Covington, ranging from the ghostly hauntings of slaves, ship captains, and Civil War soldiers, to some of the grisliest true crime stories of murders and suicides in the city that will be sure to give you spine-tingling chills and make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up! NOTE: this is a walking tour so be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes. The tour route is approximately 2 miles long. This tour is also available as a driving tour for those who are unable to walk two miles. However, this must be arranged with us at the time of your booking (not on the day of your tour), by calling us

Departure Point

  • Tours meet at the River Center pier at the end of Madison Avenue (behind of Honey Uninhibited restaurant). Meet your guide in front of the COV sign (pictured). The best place to park is in the Rivercenter Garage behind of Honey Uninhibited or the parking lot across the street from Honey Uninhibited

Return Details
  • Tours meet at the River Center pier at the end of Madison Avenue (behind of Honey Uninhibited restaurant). Meet your guide in front of the COV sign (pictured). The best place to park is in the Rivercenter Garage behind of Honey Uninhibited or the parking lot across the street from Honey Uninhibited

Duration
2 hours

Languages Available
  • Human tour guide - English
  • Printed guide - English

Points of Interest


Stop At: Roebling Murals on the Floodwalls of Covington, KY
Riverside Dr, Covington, Kentucky
Our first stop will be the Covington Floodwall where you will browse the beautiful murals and learn about the gruesome history of the historic Roebling Suspension Bridge and its architect.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: George Rogers Clark Park
Riverside Dr, Riverside Dr & Garrard St, Covington, Kentucky
Our second stop will be George Rogers Clark Park, where you will view the statue of Steamboat Captain Mary Greene, and learn about her ghostly appearances to ship captains and crew members on the Ohio River.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Covington
Covington, Kentucky
You will view BB Riverboats, former site of the Newport Army Barracks during the Civil War. And you will learn about one couple's terrifying encounter with the ghosts of long-dead soldiers.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center
620 Greenup St, Covington, Kentucky
Our fourth stop will be at the Thomas Carneal mansion, the oldest house in Covington. You will learn about a gruesome suicide and the hauntings of "the Grey Lady", perhaps the most famous ghost in the city.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Carneal House Inn
405 East 2nd Street, Covington, KY 41011
We will visit the old Booth Memorial Hospital, where local police had a terrifying, ghostly encounter, and where some residents today still report ghostly encounters with nurses. And you'll be shocked to discover what's in the morgue!
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: BB Riverboats
101 Riverboat Row, Newport, KY 41071
We will visit the Amos Shinkle house, where you will learn about one of Covington's oldest and wealthiest citizens. But what is lurking in the old carriage house will send tingles up and down your spine!
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Governors Point Condominiums
323 East 2nd Street, Covington, KY 41011
We will visit The Rugby, formerly the Henry Bruce mansion, where you will hear a story about a ghostly encounter dating all the way back to the Civil War.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Molly Malone's Irish Pub & Restaurant
112 East 4th Street, Covington, KY 41011
We will visit the Baker-Hunt House, former home of Dr. William Hunt, his wife Margaretta Baker, and their daughter Katie. You will learn about the terrible tragedy that befell the family in this house, the seances that took place here, and the ghostly appearances that have occurred on the property ever since.
Duration: 10 minutes

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • NOTE: The tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible. However, there is one stretch of sidewalk on 2nd street that is a bit steep, so pushing a wheelchair or stroller up the incline sidewalk may be a bit challenging for some travelers.
Inclusions
  • Visual Tour Guide

Redemption Instructions
Please show your digital or paper ticket to your tour guide upon arrival at the tour starting point.

Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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