Haunted Cemetery Tours by Ollie the Trolley in Omaha
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves mostly seated trolley time and brief walking
Overview
Step aboard Ollie the Trolley’s two-hour Haunted Cemetery Tour through Omaha’s dark past. Discover ghost stories, gangster lore, and eerie cemeteries every Sunday from September through November.
Haunted Cemetery Tours
A FUN & FRIGHTENING TIME!!
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About This Adventure
Join our thrilling two-hour Haunted Cemetery Tour, where newly trained Historians dressed as undertakers unveil Omaha's dark past. Explore the city's eerie history of gangsters and brothels while toasting to the spirits that linger in its cemeteries and mansions. Experience a captivating journey every Sunday from September 21st to November 9th.
It's time to book our new "two hour" Haunted Cemetery Tour! Our public tours are held on Sundays from 1:00 - 3:00 pm starting September 21st and running through November 9th.
The tours are narrated by newly trained Historians who will be dressed up as undertakers and they are so excited to tell the story. Bring along your own spirits to toast the apparitions that haunt Omaha's cemeteries, mansions and other infamous locals.
Learn about Omaha's history as a Wicked Little City when gangsters and brothels controlled life survival and death in the city. Ollie the trolley will depart promptly at 1pm from the West Lawn-Hillcrest parking lot located at 5701 Center Street. Park on the west side of the Mortuary, and return with any surviving passengers at approximately 3pm.
Individual tickets can be purchased for $39.95 per person. https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/olliethetrolley/items/62996/?full-items=yes&flow=15914
Adventure Tips
Arrive Early for Check-In
Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before the 1 p.m. departure to ensure smooth boarding at the West Lawn-Hillcrest parking lot.
Dress for Cool Weather
Tours run from late September to November when temperatures drop; layering is key for comfort during outdoor stops.
Bring a Light Jacket and Comfortable Shoes
While most time is spent on the trolley, brief walking periods at historic cemetery sites require steady footwear.
Respect the Memorial Grounds
Stay on paths and respect the gravesites to preserve these historic spaces for future visitors and the local community.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Urban squirrels
- Winter songbirds like sparrows and cardinals
History
Omaha's role as a bustling hub during the Prohibition era fostered a complex network of gangsters and clandestine activities linked to the areas visited on the tour.
Conservation
Ollie the Trolley promotes respectful interaction with historic sites to aid preservation efforts for Omaha’s cemetery heritage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Layered Clothing
Keep warm during outdoor walking and chilly trolley rides as temperatures dip.
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Comfortable Walking Shoes
Necessary for brief cemetery excursions over uneven ground.
Flashlight or Phone Light
Helpful for walking and reading during dim light stops.
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Camera
Capture historic grave markers and haunting cityscapes along the route.