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

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Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

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

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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.

1 hour 40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
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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.

Admission Not Applicable

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

Reviews

4.75

1,171 reviews

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  • Interesting tour of a beautiful area of Louisville

    Jennifer N,

    Oct 5, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    If you have good walking shoes and like to check out gorgeous historical neighborhoods, this is a very worthwhile tour and our guide Jamie was delightful, knowledgeable, and fun.

  • Great way to spend an evening

    Erin M,

    Oct 5, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was a great tour showcasing the history of the mansions of Old Louisville and their ghosts. Yes, lots of walking, but its flat and manageable. Quentin was our guide, and absolutely amazing!

  • 09/27/25 Ghost Tour

    Brittany J,

    Sep 28, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The tour was great! All the spooky history shared with us and the walk through Old Louisville was beautiful. Really appreciated the stop at the witches tree ☺️ My grandmother, who has now passed, did this tour with me several years back and she always appreciated Saint James court and the witches tree stories the most. It was like walking down my memory lane while also histories. Thank you!

  • Highly recommend!!

    Crystal S,

    Sep 12, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    So much fun!! The guides were very knowledgeable and entertaining, the neighborhood was beautiful, and the stories were so interesting!

  • Worth it!

    Presley L,

    Sep 12, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was a fun and informative experience. Val and her trainer both had tons of information to share. It was a beautiful walk!

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4.75
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