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)

Melissa_H

Jul 2022

Our guide was awesome! The haunted driveway and learning about the tabaco leaves- also the story about the. cursed home!

Response from Host

Jul 2022

We're so glad to hear you had a good time in Old Louisville. Come back soon and thank you!

Amy_T

Jul 2022

The ghost stories were very interesting but it was also just a really great walk through a beautiful part of Louisville on a gorgeous night.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thanks so much for joining us in Old Louisville!

Carol_O

Jul 2022

I gave my tickets to a friend as I was unable to go. They showed up at the location and no one was there. They drove around Old Louisville thinking the tour had started early and couldn't find the group. There may have been some confusion as we originally scheduled the tour by mistake for July and asked to get in a June date. The June date was rained out. When I got the multiple e-mails about the tickets I thought it had just been returned to the July date because of the rainout. No indication that the tickets were not viable. My friends showed up a little before 7:30 and no tour.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

We're very sorry for the confusion regarding your tickets and we're always happy to reschedule tours when people mistakenly choose the wrong date or have other issues arise. We never received an actual request for a new date, however, and you received an autogenerated email reminder for the original tour date booked. Two different telephone numbers were provided to confirm the details and we never heard back. Because many of our tours sell out a week or two in advance, or else they're booked by private groups ahead of time, participants need to confirm their date and tour times. The tour guide the evening you reference had a private booking and departed promptly at 7:30PM; and they always keep their phones handy to check for people who might have last-minute problems. We have no record of anyone trying to find the guide that night. We are still happy to honor your ticket, however; just contact us at the number provided and we'll reschedule the ticket for your friend at a convenient date and time. Thank you.

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

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