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

Thu 26 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

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

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Reviews (553)

Kernos

Oct 2020

The ghost tour was lots of fun! We enjoyed learning about and seeing Old Louisville. Our tour guide was a great story teller and we appreciated hearing all of his first-hand accounts. We would definitely recommend this!

Response from Host

Oct 2020

Thank you! Come back and see us soon!

873irvinh

Oct 2020

Let me just start by saying WOW! First, I was pleasantly surprised by the fact that the man who literally wrote the book, was guiding the tour! His knowledge of the history of the neighborhood, paired with the way he organized and presented the tour made it the best I’ve been on in my life. I even experienced a fright during Mr. Domine’s presentation of the “Pink Palace”, but to my relief, it was only the friendly homeowner, waving hello (albeit in a white dress, the typical regalia of spirits of the departed). Even if you’re not a fan of the paranormal, you’ll enjoy strolling through some of the best Victorian architecture in the country, and intaking the beautiful sights of Old Louisville. Would highly recommend this tour to any and all!

Response from Host

Oct 2020

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed your time with us!

AMarie0225

Oct 2020

With everything goin on in Louisville at the moment the fact of where we ended up to meet for this tour should have never been even an issue but it was and I didn’t even feel safe to do it. No refund offered which is Kinda crap because you can’t guarantee the safety of anyone there. Shame.

Response from Host

Nov 2020

We're very sorry you canceled at the last minute because you didn't feel comfortable in Old Louisville. It's rare that we hear this, but when we do it is always because of the diverse racial makeup of the neighborhood. There were three tours of 30 people that night at 6PM, 7:30PM, and 9:15PM and nobody expressed any concerns about their safety; in fact, they had a ball and many of them wrote glowing 5-star reviews, as you can see. We do begin at the transitional edge of the neighborhood, as is clearly stated in the tour description--as well as in the email confirmation and reminders you received--but most of the evening was spent on charming gas-lit walking courts admiring beautiful and spooky Victorian houses. We did, in fact, automatically request the ticketing site process a refund for you, so please double check. P.S. We like it when people like you don't come on the tours.

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

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