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

Mon 23 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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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (553)

Chloe_P

Oct 2022

My fiancé and I have done this tour before and decided to bring my mom while she was in town because we love it so much. Our tour guide was very friendly and obviously very passionate about the stories and history this neighborhood holds. However, I do think the script could use some major pairing down, and there should be some guidance on appropriate language. The first stop on the tour took about 15-20 minutes and there was a lot of info that didn’t seem relevant to the actual story. This continued throughout much of the tour, resulting in us going over an hour over the scheduled time slot and having to skip over the last few stops of the tour. Additionally, I found it pretty alarming that the guide thought it was appropriate to use the term “blacks” when describing African Americans in one of the stories. It’s 2022. Do better.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thanks for the feedback and sorry you didn't enjoy the tour as much as previously. Your feedback is important and will be passed on to the respective guide. Still glad you came back to the neighborhood!

Tina_W

Oct 2022

Angelique was great! The stories were very interesting and eerie and the mansions were stunning. Architecture was incredible.me and my son truly loved this adventure highly recommend

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thanks so much. Glad to hear you had fun with Angelique!

jonrC1912HE

Oct 2022

Tons of cool information, the tour guide lives within the neighborhood, which is a cool twist. Lovely time although it was nearly 2 and a half hours long. Didn't bother us, but may get a little long for some.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thanks so much for coming to Old Louisville. Glad you enjoyed the neighborhood!

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

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