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Cincinnati Haunted Brewing Heritage Tour 2 hr
AverageTop 43% in Cincinnati
27 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Cincinnati
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Cincinnati’s macabre brewing history, abandoned streets, and darkened landmarks on a seasonal walking tour with a beer.
About this tour
Cincinnati’s brewing past holds more than stories of beer. On this seasonal Cincinnati Haunted Brewing Heritage Tour, hear unsettling tales of grave robbing, a murderous saloonist, and other deadly events as you walk through the city’s historic brewing district.
The approximately one-mile outdoor route leads to an abandoned street overtaken by nature, then into the darkened Imperial Theater and 19th-century Jackson Brewhouse. These sites have been closed to the public for many years, and access is available only through this tour. Your guide shares the history behind each stop, while provided flashlights help you explore the shadowy interiors. The experience also includes a beer at Northern Row Brewery & Distillery, where the tour begins and ends.
Plan for about two hours on foot across paved and unpaved surfaces, including stairs and a short walk up and down a paved hillside. Wear comfortable shoes; tours run rain or shine. Guests must be at least 10, and some stories may not suit young children. Join the Cincinnati Haunted Brewing Heritage Tour for a vivid look at the city’s darker history.
Highlights
- Uncover Cincinnati’s grim tales of grave robbing and murder
- Explore an abandoned street reclaimed by nature
- Use a flashlight to explore the Imperial Theater and Jackson Brewhouse
- Enjoy a beer at Northern Row Brewery & Distillery
What's included
Included
- Alcoholic beverages
Ratings on each provider
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4.85 / 5 · 27 reviews
Important information
- Guests must be at least 10 years old
- The outdoor walking route covers approximately one mile over paved and unpaved surfaces
- Stairs and a short walk up and down a paved hillside are required
- Wear comfortable footwear; tours run rain or shine
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- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Service animals are allowed
- Public transportation is available nearby
- Meet inside Northern Row Brewery & Distillery for check-in; free street parking is available on McMicken Avenue and a paid lot is next door
Frequently asked questions
Where does the tour start and end?
The tour begins and concludes at Northern Row Brewery & Distillery. Meet your guide inside for check-in.
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts approximately 120 minutes and covers about one mile on foot.
Are children allowed?
Children under 10 are not permitted. Some stories may not be appropriate for young children.
What should I wear?
Wear comfortable footwear for paved and unpaved surfaces. Tours run rain or shine.
What does the tour include?
The tour includes alcoholic beverages, including a beer at Northern Row Brewery & Distillery. Flashlights are provided for exploring darkened areas.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.85 from 27 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Cincinnati
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.3. Top 43% in Cincinnati means it ranks in the top 43% of tours in Cincinnati by this score.
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