Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour

Mobile ticket

Explore the spooky streets of Louisville on our ghost tour, led by a knowledgeable and passionate guide. This walking tour takes you through the city’s most haunted spots, where you'll hear eerie tales of ghostly encounters and spectral residents. As you walk through historic locations, you'll uncover the chilling stories that make Louisville one of the most haunted cities east of the Mississippi.

Visit famous sites like the Mary M. Miller Riverboat, where lost souls are said to linger, and the 21c Museum and Hotel, which has a mysterious past. Discover the haunted history of the Louisville Slugger Museum and the Frazier History Museum, each with its own ghostly legends.

Stand on haunted ground and experiencing the city’s dark history. Whether you're into history, ghosts, or just want a thrilling night out, this tour promises chills, excitement, and a deeper appreciation for Louisville’s haunted heritage.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

1 hour walking tour

Thoroughly researched and accurate history

Professional and courteous guide

Authentic local ghost stories

Transportation

Guide tip

What To Expect

Learn about George Rogers Clark, a Revolutionary War Hero that is considered the founder of Louisville. It is said that his spirit is attached to his statue--the air around it often turns freezing cold and visitors can feel a dark, angry energy.

7 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Hear about the haunted past of the Mary M. Miller Riverboat, whose namesake is seen frequenting the control room to this day. Mary broke the mold when she became America's first female licensed steamboat captain, and her story is one not to be missed.

8 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours

Reviews

4.00

25 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

It happens
scott l,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
Provider canceled tour hr and half before tour started and wanted us to take another tour time we could not make.
Kate provided a lot of information and a wonderful experience.
984carissah,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kate was a joy to be around. She was very knowledgeable and you could feel her passion for her hometown in her stories. She made sure we all felt safe and comfortable throughout our tour and we all had a great time. Kate is very quirky and kind and she did a phenomenal job delivering a wonderfully informative experience. Would go back.
don't have high hopes for this one
judie s,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
Booked this tour for a few main reasons, one of which was to see the Mary M. Miller Riverboat which is prominently featured in the listing for the tour. Well, we walked down to the water to find, the boat was not there, it was being displayed elsewhere. So we got to listen to stories, while staring at the water. Also never went to the Louisville Slugger museum or the Frazier History museum, which was also mentioned in the listing. So basically, we didn't get to see/hear about the "main attractions." Our guide was new, he tried, it's not his fault one of main sites to see was not there. I have been on many ghost tours, and I have to say, this one was disappointing.
Call experience,...
Kerry R,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience, knowledgeable guide- would definitely do this again! I’m from the local area and still was able to learn some additional history and local folklore. Looking forward to booking another tour soon.
Disappointing
Denise T,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
First time ever disappointed with a Viator tour. We didnt see any of the places as described in itinerary, were led under the freeway which was very dark, dirty, and loud with nothing to see, guide could not be heard well but very nice and polite. We wre vere disappointed in the lack of historical content and would not recommend this tour.
Awful, boring, too many people
beachqueenChicago,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
This was awful!!! Probably 30 people and couldn’t hear guide, who walked ahead and us in the back couldn’t hear anything. I asked her to walk in the middle of us, she ignored me. Started late because people were late and she wanted to what 5 minutes and then call them! We were on time, let’s go! Also NOT a ghost tour, more history than anything else. We left after 2 stops and many people were saying how lame it was. I expect bettter and want a full refund!!!
Belle our guide was very...
Lori J,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Belle our guide was very informative and has a great personality!! It was nice to learn about the history of Kentucky!!
The experience was an...
Andrea H,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The experience was an enjoyable evening walk to not only see several sights of Louisville (like the Ohio River and the bridges) alit at night, but also to learn about some of the darker and more haunted history of the town. Belle was my tour guide. She was kind and informative, and I enjoyed listening to her.
Engaging tour
luvtravel86,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Our tour guide, Bell, provided an engaging and informative experience. I find ghost tours particularly appealing for their exploration of a city's less-publicized history. The walking tour, while conducted in dimly lit areas and including some stairs, was primarily on sidewalks.
Louisville Ghost Tour
mindymW4879TC,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
Our tour guide was friendly & seemed pretty knowledgable with Louisville history. We were just a little underwhelmed with the event. Additionally, we paid for an EMF detector that we never received for the the tour.