This walking tour in the historic part of Louisville was a wonderful departure from the the more hectic tours and sights in downtown Louisville. My son and I took the 1:30 tour on a Friday in February. It was a chilly day so we bundled up.
The tour starts at the Visitor Center in the middle of Central Park. It is adjacent to the police station. We drove into the police parking lot and found that the dirt lot behind it is for people visiting the welcome center. This was a great discovery and allowed us to avoid finding parking on the street.
We did not order tickets ahead of time but with only one spot reserved, we had no trouble getting tickets. Although they don't offer AAA discounts, we were able to take advantage of the student price for my son making it much more affordable.
Our tour guide locked up the visitor center after we all used the rest room and we began our walk. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable. Her pace was good and she kept us entertained with tidbits about all the homes we were seeing.
The tour basically took us down two main roads and one cross road that didn't allow cars. It was extremely scenic and lots of diverse architectures to be seen. While heading back to the Visitor Center by walking through the park, she was able to share several facts about the trees and wildlife in the park as well.
Price wise, if I had spent $40 for the two of us, I would not recommend as highly but with the student pricing, it was definitely worth it. In summary, we had an enjoyable, peaceful walk and learned a ton about different architectural styles.