Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby in Louisville booking from $25.00

Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby

Overview

March through November, daily; limited dates in the off-season!

Impressive Victorian mansions and quirky residents have earned national attention for Old Louisville, where bourbon barons, racetrack royalty, and titans of tobacco settled in the 1800s. This narrated walk comes from books by David Dominé, who often guides groups himself. Tales involve personal experiences and neighborhood gossip. The New York Times recommends this as the first thing to do during a visitor's "36 Hours in Louisville." You'll also learn about A DARK ROOM IN GLITTER BALL CITY, David's next book—out in October 2021!

Specializing in "America's Most Haunted Neighborhood," we depart from the corner of Fourth and Ormsby, at the transitional edge of the neighborhood. If you love old architecture and spooky history, this is the tour for you! If you do not like an up-and-coming neighborhood with a diverse racial make up, this tour is not for you! If you can't go 100 minutes without a bathroom, this is not for you!

City: Louisville

Sat 21 Sep

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What's Included

Guided Tour

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
FYI The starting point is in a transitional area where you might encounter panhandlers, homeless people, and people who don't look like you.
MUST BE ABLE TO WALK 100 MINUTES WITHOUT A BATHROOM BREAK!
Not recommended for visitors who have trouble walking longer distances
Regular temperature checks for staff
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
In keeping with local and CDC guidelines, we keep groups small and we encourage participants to wear masks. This guided walking tour is entirely outside and we maintain proper social distance.

What To Expect

The Filson Historical Society

Completed in 1905, the Ferguson Mansion only saw one family reside there in its intended capacity. In the 1920s, it became a well-known funeral home and remained as such until the 1980s, when "The Filson" moved its headquarters there. Contact their front desk to find out how to get inside.

Conrad-Caldwell House Museum (Conrad's Castle)

Constructed in the 1890s, "Conrad's Castle" is an impressive limestone Richardsonian Romanesque mansion the typifies Kentucky's Gilded Age. If you sign up for one of their tours (highly recommended!), be forewarned: you might encounter a ghost - or five.

Central Park

Designed by the same genius behind New York City's famous Central Park, this 14-acre green space is the breathing heart of Old Louisville. At night, it can be kind of spooky.

The Witches' Tree

Hear the story of why this tree is so gnarly and twisted, and why people adorn it with trinkets, beads, and good luck charms!

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Reviews (553)

Charlie_S

Oct 2022

We loved it and I think there should be a 5:30pm so it runs during dusk in the fall and a bit less on people count.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thanks so much for the feed back! We're glad you joined us in Old Louisville!

Barry_R

Oct 2022

Our tour guide David Domine is a master storyteller. I felt like I went back in time as I listened to stories of the history and spooky events surrounding the places along our walk. My favorite stop on the tour was "the murder house" at 1435 South Fourth Street. Personally seeing that property provided another dimension to David's book "A Dark Room in Glitter Ball City". Making my way over leaf covered sidewalks at night and hearing scary tales made me feel like I was trick-or-treating again. Whether you're a local or a visitor to Louisville, the Old Louisville Ghost Tour must be put on your list of things to do. Barry Royalty - Louisville, KY

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thanks so much, Barry! It was a pleasure having you on the tour! And thanks for reading A DARK ROOM IN GLITTER BALL CITY!

Laura_V

Oct 2022

Angelique was a wonderful docent! She added some wonderful flair to the stories by including her own personal experiences. The tour had a good blend of old and new history and ghost stories. As a native to the area I learned a lot about the history of the area that I didn’t previously know.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thanks so much! We're glad you learned some new things about something that's been in your own back yard all this time! Come back soon!

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Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby

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