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Ghosts of Covington Haunted History Tour

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Kentucky, USA
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2 hours (approx.)
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Overview

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 hours and 15 minutes 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

What's Included

  • Visual Tour Guide
  • Lunch
  • Parking Fees
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Riverside Drive
Covington, KY 41011, USA

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Roebling Suspension Bridge

Meet your guide at the John Roebling statue (pictured) right next to the circular parking lot where Greenup Street dead-ends at the Ohio River. The statue is right next to the circular parking lot. (On the opposite side of the circular lot is the Roebling Bridge)
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

George Rogers Clark Park

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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

BB Riverboats

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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Carneal House Inn

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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Governors Point Condominiums

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!
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Covington

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!
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Covington

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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center

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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Molly Malone's Irish Pub & Restaurant

We will visit Molly Malone's Irish pub, formerly the old Hermes Building, where you will learn about a grisly double murder that took place here, along with some of the ghostly encounters that servers and bartenders still experience to this day. Stick around for a pint after the tour ends, or follow your guide back to the tour starting point. The choice is yours!
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • NOTE: The tour route is approximately 2 miles long on city sidewalks. It 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.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ghosts of Covington Haunted History Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Visual Tour Guide
  • Lunch
  • Parking Fees

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • NOTE: The tour route is approximately 2 miles long on city sidewalks. It 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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