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

Wed 25 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)

juliefox2282

Aug 2022

This tour was nothing but a sales pitch to push a book written by the person running the tour business. For a 2 hour tour we stood in front of 5 stops and at each stop we were told about the book and any tv press related. We were even handed out business cards to order the books. We have done this in other cities and they were more about history of the locations with some ghost stories thrown in. This was just a SALES PITCH!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Sorry to hear you didn't enjoy the tour as much as the other people in your group did. (They all wrote glowing reviews about Angelique, your guide, by the way, and one party even reached out to me directly that very evening to let me know about "one rude and obnoxious party" that they had to listen to whine on all evening.) There are more than just five stops on the tour and we can prove this. Also, the guide hands out business cards after the tour because we have so many people asking where they can buy my books (Yes, I am THE person running the tour business...) after the tour (which is based on my books) and this is a simple courtesy. In addition, the guide points out the cell phone number and email on the card so visitors in town can contact us during their time in Louisville in case they need restaurant and other recommendations.) Indeed, tell all your friends and family to PLEASE not come on one of our tours. You will be doing us an immense favor if they are anything like you.

Charlie_L

Aug 2022

It was really cool learning about the history of the old Victorian houses. Was also nice to get out for a late night walk with the family.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you so much! We're really glad you enjoyed your time with us in Old Louisville!

Dena_S

Aug 2022

Definitely 10/10 would recommend. Our tour guide Jamie was great! Very knowledgeable in the stories and history!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thanks so much! Jamie had a great time showing you around the neighborhood!

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

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