Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Overview
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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 2 hours without a bathroom, this is not for you!
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 2 HOURS WITHOUT A BATHROOM BREAK!
Not recommended for visitors who have trouble walking longer distances
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Guided Tour
Private transportation
What To Expect
Recommended by The New York Times, Louisville Historic Tours has specialized in guided walks through "America's Most Haunted Neighborhood" since 2004. Once home to bourbon barons, racetrack royalty, and titans of tobacco, this transitional neighborhood has a wealth of ghostly lore that attracts supernatural buffs from all around the world. Centered around Olmsted-designed Central Park and the charming residential enclave of St. James Court, this 40-square block historic district is jam-packed with Gilded Age grandeur and hundreds of spooky Victorian mansions. Best-selling author David Dominé loves showing off the neighborhood and sharing stories about his favorite allegedly haunted houses. Come and see what all the buzz is about! IMPORTANT NOTE: On our tours, you might see things you would see in any larger city across the US; this includes homeless people, panhandlers, or others who do not look like you. If you do not like a diverse neighborhood, this is not the tour for you.
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.
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Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Reviews
1,201 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Extremely Fun!!!
J2175RTjoshj,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is simply, awesome! Quinton our tour guide was funny and knowledgeable! He relayed the stories of the tour as if he was there and not just reading a script! Would definitely recommend!
Who knew??
Amy L,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent stories about many ghosts that also provide unique historical facts and figures about Louisville.
Still hearing ghost whispers
Gladys C,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved this ghost tour! Our guide Quentin is a phenomenal storyteller whose keen tales were set in Louisville’s Victorian old town with a climactic narrative and graphic visualizations. I’m still hearing whispers in my ears and feeling the icy fingers of a lost ghost child. The 90 minute walk is easy and the houses and witches tree spectacular. The guide was respectful of the residents of the homes as our group gathered to hear about crisis ghosts and residual spirits and the stigmatized “Murder House”. Old Louisville will never feel the same to me again!
A great spooky time in Louisville
erikasJ732,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour! Angelique is an excellent tour guide. She was kind, engaging, and told us amazing stories! Ask for her!
A+ tour
Linda P,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wear comfy shoes. Angelique is very knowledgeable about the history of the tour area. And has a great way of describing the storis
Old Louisville Ghost Walk
Michelle M,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a cool , rainy night which added to the spooky theme of the Ghost Tour. Our tour guide was Angelique was so knowledgeable of the Old Louisville Victorian area. She. Add the stories come alive. Definitely would recommend, just for the architecture alone. Will schedule other themed walks in the future.
Great Pre-Halloween Experience
Jesse H,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was great and we had a great time walking around the city and learning about it spooky history
We thoroughly enjoyed...
Roy W,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Great local stories with a personal twist! Such a beautiful neighborhood to walk through.
My wife loved it, I thought it was so-so
Sherpa04417793295,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00My experience was probably more of managing expectations. Our tour guide was very friendly, passionate about the tour and seemed to truly believe the stories. I was expecting spooky ghost stories, she'd mostly explain some of the history of building and neighborhood, talk about how some people died, that people see ghosts and talk about the TV shows that have covered those stories. If that's the kind of things you want, you'll love this tour. If you are looking for some goosebumps and spine tingles, it probably isn't for you.
The perfect introduction...
Monica M,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The perfect introduction to Louisville! Quentin was a fantastic guide - kept a good pace, kept track of all the attendees, making sure everyone could hear, shared their interest which made the whole thing engaging. We recommended the tour to strangers at the coffee shop the next morning.
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