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

Tue 24 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)

Bonnie_L

Sep 2022

Hearing the spirit experiences. The guide was fantastic. The pace was doable and covered a large amount of area.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thanks so much. We're glad you joined us in Old Louisville!

nick_c

Sep 2022

Awesome historical architecture tour of old Louisville. Jamie is a great story teller and an awesome tour guide.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you! We're glad you came to Old Louisville!

Isa b

Sep 2022

What a great night. Stormy night, we didn't know if the tour would go on. Finally, those of us that had registered early stayed on. There were 2 tours that night, a private event our ours. Our guide was so sweet. She lived and loved her neighborhood, we could tell. She was generous with her stories and time. The interesting tidbit about this tour is that it is set in a beautiful Victorian era neighborhood, preserved like few others in that part of the US. Yes, there were very odd happenings that night, even before the tour got started, from a police car chase, to a one-legged dog running away from its master. I don't think we saw ghosts, however, one of my pictures is very scary and one could extrapolate that we saw a women's face. I love history; teenagers love scary stories. Those ghost/haunted tours reunite us. I would have like more time to scout Shakespeare in the park and grab a beer. Maybe time for an extended tour at some point? We made many stops, heard many stories. Now, I do need to buy Louisville ghost books!!! ;-) and see the True Crime stories about some of the houses. Teenagers did mention that it was more about crime stories and ghosts stories. Possibly. It all spooks me the same ! In other tours in other cities, the storytellers are more spooky and the guides are almost theatrical performers. Maybe that's something to ponder here... A very enjoyable experience for the price. Highly recommend.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thanks for the generous feedback and coming to the neighborhood! We're glad you enjoyed the time with us in Old Louisville!

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

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