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 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)

Janine_R

Jun 2022

I found the stories very interesting, but was disappointed that the tour guide self promoted his books and wasted time that could have been spent telling more tales instead. He was nice and I did learn a lot about Old Louisville, but as I said, the tour was almost two hours and could have had way more content.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Sorry you didn't enjoy it more, but all the stories on the tour come from my books!

Tammy_S

Jun 2022

This was so much fun!! Bring water for sure. Our tour guide David was very knowledgeable and made it so interesting 😁

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thanks for coming to Old Louisville! It was a pleasure showing you around.

Clarke_H

Jun 2022

I thought our guide was a decent story teller but I would have liked to hear more stories about more history and homes. We sat in one location for quite a while and listened. I think more stories and more stops would be more enjoyable. It seemed to be more of a murder tour than a ghost tour.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thanks for coming to Old Louisville and thanks for the feedback. Only one of the stories on the tour involves a murder; the rest are ghost stories and there is quite a bit of history thrown in. It sounds like you should have booked our daytime history and architecture tour instead. That has many more stops and we focus on the architectural and historical features of the houses we examine. We hope you can come back sometime soon for that tour.

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

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