Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour

Overview

The Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour is a guided tour of the heart of the Victorian Mansion district in Old Louisville. Designed by a prominent local architect and historian, this tour focuses on the history and architecture of this nationally recognized historic preservation district boasting the largest collection of Victorian Mansions in the United States. The tour begins in the comfortable, Frederick Law Olmsted designed Visitors Center in Central Park. You are guided through iconic St. James and Belgravia Courts, then proceed along South Fourth Street, Ormsby Avenue, and the grand boulevard Third Street, which was known as Millionaire's Row in the 1890s. Then you are led back to the starting point.
All proceeds from the Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour support the work of the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council, a nonprofit organization that serves as an advocate for the community and works for historic preservation.

City: Louisville

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $20.00

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Sat 21 Sep

Starting at $20.00

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What's Included

Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour Booklet: 48-page Color Brochure

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (70)

CharlieV2011

Jun 2020

The tour guide was friendly and informative. During the hour, we walked through a few blocks and talked about the history of some of the homes, past owners and their occupations, and architectural details. It was a nice hour through a historic neighborhood.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

So happy you had the time to visit our beautiful historic area! Please come back.

TwoBerrys

May 2020

My wife and I scheduled this tour on a vacation we took to Louisville. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the area (I think she was also a teacher) and was able to answer the multitude of questions we had. We love these styles of housing and certain properties had an amazing history. When we visit the area again, we will definitely go on another tour from this company. Thank you for the education and stroll through a very historic area of Louisville!

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Thanks so much for going on the tour. We love to hear feedback. And, please come again! Always something new to see.

MAbelini

Mar 2020

This walking tour in the historic part of Louisville was a wonderful departure from the the more hectic tours and sights in downtown Louisville. My son and I took the 1:30 tour on a Friday in February. It was a chilly day so we bundled up. The tour starts at the Visitor Center in the middle of Central Park. It is adjacent to the police station. We drove into the police parking lot and found that the dirt lot behind it is for people visiting the welcome center. This was a great discovery and allowed us to avoid finding parking on the street. We did not order tickets ahead of time but with only one spot reserved, we had no trouble getting tickets. Although they don't offer AAA discounts, we were able to take advantage of the student price for my son making it much more affordable. Our tour guide locked up the visitor center after we all used the rest room and we began our walk. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable. Her pace was good and she kept us entertained with tidbits about all the homes we were seeing. The tour basically took us down two main roads and one cross road that didn't allow cars. It was extremely scenic and lots of diverse architectures to be seen. While heading back to the Visitor Center by walking through the park, she was able to share several facts about the trees and wildlife in the park as well. Price wise, if I had spent $40 for the two of us, I would not recommend as highly but with the student pricing, it was definitely worth it. In summary, we had an enjoyable, peaceful walk and learned a ton about different architectural styles.