Ghosts of Covington Haunted History Tour

About this activity

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

Itinerary

1. Roebling Suspension Bridge · 10 min

   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)

2. George Rogers Clark Park · 10 min

   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.

3. Stop 3 · 10 min

   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.

4. Stop 4 · 10 min

   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.

5. Stop 5 · 15 min

   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!

6. Covington · 10 min

   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!

7. Covington · 10 min

   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.

8. Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center · 10 min

   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.

9. Stop 9 · 10 min

   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!

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

End point: Customers can park in the public lot across the street from Molly Malone's Irish pub, or in the parking garage on the right hand side of the Embassy Suites hotel. Meet your guide at the John Roebling statue (pictured) where Greenup Street dead ends at the river.

Good to know

• 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 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.

Cancellation policy

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

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