A small-group evening walk through Alton's brick downtown uncovering its Underground Railroad, Prohibition-era smuggling, and reputedly haunted past.
What to expect
Starting from The Conservatory on Broadway at dusk, your guide leads a compact group through Alton's historic downtown, stopping at sites tied to Lincoln-Douglas debate history, the Underground Railroad, and 1920s speakeasy lore. Buildings along the route still bear physical traces — false walls, hidden cellar doors — of their smuggling past. The tour ends back downtown with time for a nightcap at a local bar your guide recommends.
Good to know
Starts 8pm, runs about 2.5 hours — confirm this fits before your ship's all-aboard time, as this is an evening tour not suited to same-day return cruises without an overnight stay.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Alton — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.