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 27 Dec

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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

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Reviews (553)

tracii69

Oct 2020

From Ohio we had a blast... David was very knowledgeable and made the tour a lot of fun. I think the witches tree and story was our favorite part. We did watch that episode, What Lies Beneath on first 48 too. We ended up doing the tour at the Conrad Museum..... great experience. Thank you

Response from Host

Oct 2020

Thanks for coming to Old Louisville!

LindaE1013

Oct 2020

I had found David’s book about haunted Old Louisville many years ago while staying at one of the local bed and breakfast in the historic district. It was great fun to read about the stories of various ghost in these lovely old mansions, and to have David personally guide this tour and tell his own ghost encounter was a treat. Even a storm earlier in the evening didn’t dampen the mood, we were all eager to learn the history of how these ghosts came to haunt a particular house. David has a commanding presence and his in depth research lends a credibility to this tour that other haunted tours, like New Orleans, lack. It’s definitely worth it, the homes are gorgeous and David does a fabulous job of making a believer out of you if you didn’t believe before.

Response from Host

Oct 2020

Thanks so much! I had so much fun with you all last night! What a great group.

Debs3kds

Oct 2020

Great tour! Dave really knows the town and has written several books. He had a personal connection to many of the stories and homes which brings a deeper interest! The neighborhood of Old Louisville is really charming and the homes are beautiful! The way he tells the stories are captivating! I can’t wait to read some of his books now! If you visit Louisville, definitely consider taking this tour.We felt safe, even though the recent riots had impacted downtown Louisville, ( 2 miles away) ,this area of Old downtown had not been affected at all. It was safe as masks were worn and social distancing was maintained.

Response from Host

Oct 2020

Thanks for coming to Old Louisville! 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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