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

Fri 04 Oct

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Fri 04 Oct

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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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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (553)

Katie_B

May 2021

Peter was a great tour guide host with a lot of knowledge about Old Louisville. We really enjoyed the tour.

Response from Host

May 2021

Thank so much! Glad you enjoyed your time with Peter in Old Louisville!

V8972KHphilb

May 2021

It needs to be clearer about the type of tour it is. We thought it was a tour through a mansion. Once we paid by credit card, there were no refunds. Guy made $75 and didn't do a thing.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

We have hundreds of people sign up for our tours every month and so far you're the only one who had a problem understanding what kind of tour it is. We explained this to you before: Just because you see a picture of a historic home does not mean you enter that residence on our tour; it is simply one of the stops along the route. None of the advertising for our tours is any way misleading. To the contrary, interested parties are given very detailed information on what to expect on our website and on all the ticket sites who sell our tickets. There is a route description on the ticket site! In addition, tour-goers are given detailed information in the email confirmation they receive after purchasing tickets. It clearly states this is an OUTDOOR TOUR and that WE DO NOT ENTER ANY RESIDENCES. It also tells you that the tour involves more than a mile of walking, which is what seemed to bother you most when called at the last minute having a hissy fit because you just then realized it was a walking tour. As for the $75, we do not get that full amount. The ticket site you used and their booking reservation system skim off about one third of that. So do that math. Nonetheless, the amount of money we were paid was not worth the five minutes of my life I lost while talking to you on the phone and having to listen to your Elmer Fudd voice drone on and on and on.

Susan_P

May 2021

The tour guide was very knowledgeable and interesting. I have run past these homes for years and never knew the stories

Response from Host

May 2021

Thanks for joining us on the tour!