OMAHA GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Omaha After Dark: A Two‑Hour Trolley Into Cemeteries, Mansions and a 'Wicked Little City'
A guided, two-hour Haunted Cemetery Tour led by historians in period undertaker dress that traces Omaha’s gangster-era haunts and invites riders to toast lingering apparitions—essential planning details and practical notes follow.
Omaha After Dark: A Two‑Hour Trolley Into Cemeteries, Mansions and a 'Wicked Little City'.
Board Ollie the Trolley for a two‑hour Haunted Cemetery Tour through Omaha’s darker chapters; newly trained historians, costumed as undertakers, narrate a Sunday afternoon itinerary that stops at cemeteries, mansions and other infamous locales while unpacking the city’s past of gangsters and brothels.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Undertakers as Storytellers
The commentary is delivered by newly trained historians dressed as undertakers, a theatrical touch that frames the tour’s tales of life, death and the city’s shadowed social history.
‘Wicked Little City’: Gangsters and Brothels
Narration traces Omaha’s reputation as a ‘Wicked Little City,’ exploring the eras when gangsters and brothels shaped neighborhoods and stories you’ll hear between the stops.
Toast the Apparitions
Riders are invited to bring their own spirits to toast the apparitions said to linger in Omaha’s cemeteries, mansions and other infamous locations encountered on the route.
What the day feels like
What the Tour Actually Feels Like
The experience unfolds as a brisk, theatrical two‑hour trolley ride: historians in undertaker garb narrate as the trolley moves between cemeteries, mansions and other notorious sites, and riders disembark mentally into Omaha’s murkier past before returning to the start around mid‑afternoon.
THE GUIDE
Undertakers as Storytellers
The commentary is delivered by newly trained historians dressed as undertakers, a theatrical touch that frames the tour’s tales of life, death and the city’s shadowed social history.
THE CITY
‘Wicked Little City’: Gangsters and Brothels
Narration traces Omaha’s reputation as a ‘Wicked Little City,’ exploring the eras when gangsters and brothels shaped neighborhoods and stories you’ll hear between the stops.
THE RITUAL
Toast the Apparitions
Riders are invited to bring their own spirits to toast the apparitions said to linger in Omaha’s cemeteries, mansions and other infamous locations encountered on the route.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and a conservative note about participation.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Public tours run on Sundays from 1:00–3:00 pm, starting September 21st and running through November 9th.
Depart promptly at 1:00 pm from the West Lawn‑Hillcrest parking lot at 5701 Center Street; park on the west side of the Mortuary and expect to return at approximately 3:00 pm.
Bring along your own spirits if you wish to toast apparitions; dress for a fall afternoon and for boarding a trolley.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When are the Haunted Cemetery Tours offered?
The public tours are held on Sundays from 1:00–3:00 pm starting September 21st and running through November 9th.
How long is the tour?
The Haunted Cemetery Tour is a two‑hour experience, departing at 1:00 pm and returning at approximately 3:00 pm.
Where does the tour depart from?
Ollie the Trolley departs promptly at 1:00 pm from the West Lawn‑Hillcrest parking lot located at 5701 Center Street; park on the west side of the Mortuary.
Can I bring alcohol on the tour?
Yes — the operator invites riders to bring their own spirits to toast the apparitions encountered during the tour.
How do I purchase tickets and what is the cost?
Individual tickets can be purchased online for $39.95 per person through the operator’s booking link.
Who operates the Haunted Cemetery Tour?
The tour is operated by Ollie the Trolley.