Indianapolis Adults Only Ghost and True Crime Tour

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By Ghost City Tours of Indianapolis

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1h 30m
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Overview

Murder, fire, scandal, and restless spirits shape this 90-minute adults-only walking tour through city centre Indianapolis. Designed for guests 16 and older, What They Took to the Grave uncovers the real crimes, tragedies, and unexplained events behind some of the city’s darkest stories.

Hear the disturbing storey of Dr. Helen Knabe, whose brutal 1911 murder remains one of Indianapolis’ most enduring unsolved crimes. Explore the tragedy of the deadly Indianapolis Athletic Club fire and discover eerie reports tied to historic landmarks including the Athenaeum and Murat Theatre.

Rather than relying on generic ghost stories, each stop connects reported hauntings and local legends to the real people, places, and events behind them. This is an outdoor walking tour, and guests do not enter any buildings or tour stops. Expect true crime, historical tragedy, scandal, and paranormal accounts woven into an atmospheric walk through a side of Indianapolis that is easy to miss in daylight.

Activity location

401 E Michigan St
- 401 East Michigan Street
- 46204, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

401 E Michigan St
- 401 East Michigan Street
- 46204, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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Dates

Travellers

Indianapolis Adults Only Ghost and True Crime Tour

1h 30m
English

Language options: English

Starting time: 10:00 PM

Price details

AU$48.57 x 1 AdultAU$48.57

Total

What's included, what's not

Visits to historic exterior locations throughout city centre Indianapolis
90-minute adults-only ghost walking tour of Indianapolis
Haunted history, true crime, and local legends
Professional Ghost City Tours Ambassador
Food and drinks
Transport to and from the meeting location
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Service charge
Admission or interior access to attractions

Know before you book

- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transport options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

401 E Michigan St

Travellers will begin at the historic Athenaeum, one of Indianapolis’s most distinctive landmarks and a former centre of the city’s German-American community. As they admire the building’s grand architecture and learn about its cultural heritage, they will hear stories of unexplained footsteps, voices heard in empty rooms, doors moving on their own, and sightings of a mysterious woman wandering the halls. Guests will also discover the building’s connection to one of Indianapolis’s most notorious unsolved murder cases, adding another layer of intrigue to this historic site.

The Murat Theatre at the Old National Centre

Travellers will visit the exterior of the iconic Murat Theatre, a spectacular former Shriners temple that has hosted generations of performances and events. While exploring its fascinating history and unique architecture, guests will hear reports of unexplained music echoing through empty spaces, shadowy figures moving through the theatre, and a mysterious blue light seen drifting through the darkened halls. They will also learn about the famous portrait of longtime Murat leader Elias Jacoby, which has earned a reputation for appearing to change expression when no one is looking.

209 E Michigan St

At this stop, travellers will delve into one of Indianapolis’s most disturbing unsolved mysteries. Standing near the site where Dr. Helen Knabe lived, guests will hear the tragic storey of the respected doctor who was found murdered in her apartment in 1911. As they learn about the baffling details of the case, including the missing murder weapon, they will explore the botched investigation, sensational theories, and unanswered questions that have kept the mystery alive for more than a century.

350 N Meridian St

Travellers will conclude this portion of the tour at the site of the former Indianapolis Athletic Club, once one of the city's most prestigious private institutions. As they learn about the building’s history, they will hear the chilling storey of the devastating 1992 fire that claimed the lives of two firefighters and one guest. Guests will discover reports from later residents describing heavy footsteps, the smell of smoke with no apparent source, shadowy figures, and even a mysterious voice warning people to "get out." Some believe the spirit of a firefighter may still linger here, continuing the rescue effort that ended in tragedy.

Location

Activity location

401 E Michigan St
- 401 East Michigan Street
- 46204, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

401 E Michigan St
- 401 East Michigan Street
- 46204, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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