2025 Cedar Falls Ghost Tour: THE TOUR

☾ About THE TOUR:

Explore the hauntings of historic downtown Cedar Falls! Join local host Lauren Riensche on a one-hour, one-mile walking tour as she recants local history and hauntings, sourced from hundreds of community members who have lived and worked in the area. A portion of all tour proceeds will be donated to the Cedar Falls Historical Society.

Five ways to experience the Cedar Falls Ghost Tour in 2025:

• THE TOUR (THIS PAGE): This is the classic Cedar Falls Ghost Tour! This walking tour is approximately 90 minutes and one mile long and takes you around historic downtown Cedar Falls, Iowa. If you've joined us for the tour before, it is the same tour that you know and love. All tourgoers will receive 10% off a stay at the Black Hawk Hotel, a drink coupon to Bar Winslow (21+), 10% off the BOOK CLUB book, curated downtown recommendations, and more!This Eventbrite page is to purchase tickets for THE TOUR.
• THE HOUSE: This is an optional add-on to the ghost tour, available only to 2025 ghost tour ticket holders! Attendees will have exclusive access to the inside of one of Cedar Falls' most haunted buildings, the Odd Fellows Lodge #233, and learn of the tragedy that occurred there. To purchase tickets to THE HOUSE, please complete your purchase of tickets for THE TOUR. Your ticket confirmation email for THE TOUR will have details on how to , including the password to access the tickets page.
• THE DINNER: The Cedar Falls Ghost Tour and The Spire are teaming up again to offer a one-of-a-kind culinary experience! Attendees will be given a private ghost tour, followed by a gourmet five-course meal at the Black Hawk Hotel centered around the stories on the tour. To purchase tickets to THE DINNER, please .
• THE INVESTIGATION (NEW!): New this year! The Cedar Falls Ghost Tour and A.D. Apothecary are teaming up to offer exclusive paranormal investigations of the Cedar Falls Woman’s Club. Tourgoers will be given a history of the home, training in the use of ghost hunting equipment, and the opportunity to conduct a guided investigation of the club. To purchase tickets to THE INVESTIGATION, please .
• THE BOOK CLUB: The Cedar Falls Ghost Tour and The Nook independent book store are partnering to offer a “Spooky Book Club,” hosted at the notoriously haunted Odd Fellows Lodge #233. The book is Small Angels by Lauren Owen, and is 10% off when purchased at The Nook. Book club will feature a special, exclusive message and discussion questions from the author! .

THE TOUR dates (cost $25 + fees/tax):

• Fri 10/10, 5:30 & 8:00pm
• Sat 10/11, 5:30 & 8:00pm
• Fri 10/17, 5:30 & 8:00pm
• Sat 10/18, 5:30 & 8:00pm
• Fri 10/24, 5:30 & 8:00pm
• Sat 10/25, 5:30 & 8:00pm
• Fri 10/31, 5:30 & 8:00pm
• Sat 11/1, 5:30 & 8:00pm

THE HOUSE dates (cost $10 + fees/tax):

• Every date above at 7:00pm, after the 5:30pm tour and before the 8:00pm tour (Purchase separately at this link. The password will be issued in your ticket confirmation email for purchasing tickets to THE TOUR, as this add-on is only available to THE TOUR ticket holders.)

THE DINNER date (cost $90 + fees/tax):

• Sun 10/26, 5:30pm (link to purchase here)

THE INVESTIGATION dates (cost $80 + fees/tax):

• Most tour dates from 9:30pm-12:00am (link to purchase here)

THE BOOK CLUB date (cost - free):

• Sun 10/12, 6:00pm (link to sign up here)

Tour sold out? You are welcome to join the waitlist. Don't lose hope—a few attendees are taken off the tour waitlist every year! To join the waitlist, click "Select a Date" to the right, then the "Tickets" button for your preferred date, and finally "Join Waitlist."

If there is only one ticket left for your preferred tour date and you would like to bring a friend, please purchase the single remaining ticket and then immediately email [email protected] to request an additional ticket.

Private tours are also available for hire. Inquire at [email protected].

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☾ About your host:

Lauren Riensche is a Cedar Falls local and haunted history buff. Lauren has always been fascinated with the spooky stories that find themselves embedded in a community's history, and she has taken dozens of ghost tours in cities around the world. Now, she's excited to share that passion for the paranormal with you in this one-of-a-kind Cedar Falls ghost tour!

☾ FAQ:

• How long is the tour? The tour is about 90 minutes long and spans a one-mile loop.
• Is the tour scary? Spooky? Yes. Scary? Likely not. This is a history-centric tour with some ghostly tales woven in. No jump scares!
• Is the tour just for "believers"? Nope! Whatever your stance is on "what goes bump in the night," we think you'll find the spooky stories and historical tales entertaining.
• Where do we meet? The gazebo at Overman Park. Check in with your host upon arrival. The tour will begin on time—latecomers will not be accommodated.
• Do I need to bring my ticket(s)? It is not necessary to bring a printed ticket. Upon your arrival, you will be checked in under the name used to purchase the ticket(s).
• Is there an age restriction? No, but think of the tour as "PG-13"—the length and content of the tour will not be modified if children are present. Each child will need their own ticket. Any attendees under 18 years old must be accompanied by an of-age guardian.
• Is the tour handicap accessible? Yes, THE TOUR is. Regarding physical handicap accessibility, we will be navigating approximately one mile of urban terrain, including sidewalks with ramps and some slopes.
• What should I bring? Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing (the tour goes on—rain, shine, or snow). You may also want to bring a water bottle.
• Are there any trigger warnings? Yes. This tour will touch on the topics of death, mental illness, suicide, domestic violence, substance abuse, and racism.
• Are pets allowed on the tour? In order to limit distractions and ensure every guest's comfort, pets are not allowed on the tour. Licensed service animals are always welcome.
• Can I take photos? Absolutely! Who knows, you might catch something unexplained on camera. We just ask that you please do not take videos.
• Is there parking available? Yes, there is free street parking available on all sides of Overman Park.
• Will we be going into any buildings? No. The entirety of the tour will be outdoors, so please plan and dress accordingly. The exception is if you purchase the add-on experience to THE HOUSE, which takes tourgoers inside the Odd Fellows Lodge #233.
• Can I bring my own investigation equipment? Yes. Personal paranormal investigation equipment is allowed on the tour, provided it is small enough to fit in a pocket and is silent.
• Can I buy tickets to just THE HOUSE? No. THE HOUSE add-on experience is only available to 2025 THE TOUR ticket holders. We would love to have more people join, but it is a small, old house and we must limit attendance due to fire code and safety considerations. If you are interested in THE HOUSE experience, please complete your purchase of THE TOUR tickets, and you will receive a follow-up email with info on how to purchase tickets to THE HOUSE, including the password to access the purchase page.
• Is the 2025 tour the same as tours in previous years? Yes. If you've taken the tour before, you're welcome to come relive our spooky stories! The new addition in 2025 is THE INVESTIGATION experience.
• Do you take tips? If you enjoy the tour, tips are always very much appreciated! However, they are certainly not required.

Thank you for supporting our small, local business! We look forward to hosting you!

Curious where your ticket spend goes? Read on below. Thank you for your support!

• Author and host time
• Research materials
• Tour hosting materials (e.g. first aid, handouts, props)
• Donation to the Cedar Falls Historical Society
• Eventbrite fees (these continue to climb, if you have a better platform recommendation, let us know!)
• Local and State Tax

Failure to comply with the above guidelines or engaging in disruptive behavior may result in dismissal from the tour, at the tour guide's discretion. No refunds will be issued for any circumstances other than severe inclement weather—if this occurs, your tour guide will inform you of tour changes via the contact information you provided during purchase. Please practice safety measures while on the tour—your tour guide is not responsible if you are injured or become a "ghost" yourself on this tour. All guests who purchase tickets must agree to a liability waiver at the time of purchase that applies to them and anyone in their party.

Interested in booking a private tour? Learn more here. To book, send an email to [email protected].

Have a question not answered above? Shoot us an email. We try our best to answer all emails within 48 hours. Please note that we cannot guarantee that tickets will still be available by the time your email is returned, as tickets are first-come, first-serve.

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Host or Publisher Lauren Riensche