Walk Through Kansas City

Step into the shadowy past of one of Kansas City’s most charming neighborhoods on the Brookside History and Horrors Walk. This 1.5-hour guided tour will blend spine-chilling true crime stories with ghostly legends. From tales of organized crime and kidnappings to shocking murders and a few ghosts, prepare to uncover the darker side of Brookside’s history.​

The tour begins and ends at the historic John Wornall House Museum.

Uncover the hidden layers of one of Kansas City’s most beloved green spaces. Walk through the park’s surprising role in the Civil War as a battlefield during the 1864 Battle of Westport, when Union and Confederate forces clashed across what is now peaceful lawn. The tour will reveal how the land transformed from a private country club into a public park in memory of a biscuit magnate. Learn about everything from contemporary art installations, overlooked monuments, true crime, and friendly ducks. Join us for a journey into the city’s deep and sometimes surprising history.

Night falls on Westport, and its untold stories of crime and strange happenings are waiting to be discovered. Experience Kansas City’s dark past like never before on the Wicked Westport History Walk, a thrilling, historian-led adventure perfect for history buffs and thrill-seekers alike.

This unforgettable evening tour takes you on a 1.5-mile journey through Westport’s streets, beginning and ending at the storied 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum. Uncover chilling true crime tales and local legends as passionate historians bring every shadowy corner and dramatic event to life.

You will leave with new expertise, unforgettable memories, and a fresh appreciation for Westport’s wickedly rich history.

Explore the history of the Brookside neighborhood while enjoying its beauty and walkability! This tour is a self-guided audio tour that can be utilized at any time. The tour is approximately 2 miles and should take an hour to complete at an average pace.

Tours are $15 and include a downloadable or stream-able audio guide, access to our dedicated Google map route and historic photos, and free admission to the historic John Wornall House Museum (an $8 value). The route begins and ends at the Wornall House.

Note that many of the historic places on this tour are private residences. Please be respectful and remain on the sidewalk and do not enter any residential property. Your respect ensures that we can continue to offer walking tours in the future!

Tours walk between one and two miles with frequent stops. When seating is available, guests are encouraged to sit down.

Our tours do not enter buildings, and are fully outdoor tours.

We try to start our walking tours at locations with restrooms. However, we cannot guarantee restroom access.

A light drizzle won’t stop us, but in the event of inclement weather, we’ll reschedule for a later date.

We have a robust schedule of historic walking tours beginning in the spring of each year. Please visit our events page for the most updated schedule and to register.