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Kansas City Haunted Pub Crawl Ghostly Drinks and Stories

6 Reviews 4.67 out of 5 stars Based on 6 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Kansas City, USA
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On average, this is booked 13 (3) days in advance.

2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Discover Kansas City after dark on a haunted pub crawl through the city’s historic downtown, where grand hotels, old theaters, society neighborhoods, and lively bars reveal a past filled with vice, scandal, tragedy, and restless spirits. This 21+ walking tour blends haunted history, true crime, and Kansas City nightlife into one unforgettable night out.

This is not the polite version of Kansas City history. This is the city behind closed doors: the city of saloons, hotel rooms, gambling halls, backroom deals, scandal, jazz-age nightlife, and stories that refused to stay buried. Perfect for date nights, friend groups, visitors, locals, skeptics, believers, and anyone looking for a grown-up ghost tour with a drink in hand.

All guests must be age 21+ with a valid I.D. Drinks not included with tour.

What's Included

  • A fun and spooky 21+ haunted pub crawl through historic downtown Kansas City
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Bank St & W 8th St
Kansas City, MO 64105, USA

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End point

219 West 9th Street
Kansas City, MO 64105, USA

The tour will conclude in this area.

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West 8th Street & Bank Street

Guests will begin near The Needle before moving into Quality Hill, one of Kansas City’s oldest and most historic downtown neighborhoods. Once home to the city’s wealthy elite, Quality Hill was built on money, ambition, social status, and the polished image Kansas City wanted the world to see. But beneath that respectability were darker stories of gambling, scandal, violence, and the ordinary workers history often forgot. Travelers will hear how this quiet neighborhood connects to Kansas City’s haunted past, including tales of lingering figures, old-house hauntings, and the troubled life of Sands Hopkins.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

1005 Broadway Blvd

Travelers will stop outside the historic Coates House Hotel, a grand landmark tied to Kansas City’s rise as a major Midwest city. Once a symbol of elegance and ambition, the building later became the site of one of the city’s deadliest fires, when twenty people lost their lives in 1978. Guests will hear the chilling legend of the Ghost Bride, look toward the upper windows where strange figures are said to appear, and learn why this old hotel remains one of downtown Kansas City’s most haunted sites.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Folly Theater

Guests will see the exterior of the Folly Theater, a historic Kansas City performance venue with a past as colorful as the city itself. Since opening in 1900, the theater has hosted vaudeville, burlesque, music, comedy, and generations of performers and audiences. Its haunted reputation includes stories of longtime manager Joe Donegan, a mysterious well-dressed figure said to still watch over the theater, along with reports of phantom applause, backstage footsteps, and a woman rushing toward the stage as if she never made her final cue.
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200 W 12th St

Travelers will visit the historic Muehlebach Hotel, one of Kansas City’s grandest old hotels and a landmark tied to presidents, politicians, entertainers, brewers, musicians, and powerful guests. This stop explores the hotel’s public glamour and private secrets, from political deals and Jazz Age energy to haunted reports from workers and guests. Guests will hear about the mysterious Blue Lady, vanishing children, unexplained figures, and why some buildings seem to hold onto every secret whispered behind closed doors.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Kansas City Haunted Pub Crawl Ghostly Drinks and Stories?

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 (CST).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

Activity name

  • A fun and spooky 21+ haunted pub crawl through historic downtown Kansas City
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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