Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Overview
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1 hour 40 minutes
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 100 minutes 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 100 MINUTES 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
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Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Reviews
1,109 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It was great! It was fun...
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May 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was great! It was fun to learn about the history of Louisville. Val was very knowledgeable and made things fun.
Such a great experience....
elisa c,
May 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Such a great experience. The guide was a great storyteller and made the experience fun and informative. I would definitely recommend this experience.
Lots of great...
Alan J,
May 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Lots of great information, beautiful restored manisons, feels like you are walking in a park. Well worth the time
Thank you, Angelique!
Jonathan F,
Apr 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour guide, Angelique, was very friendly and fun to walk with. She has so many great stories about the older neighborhood that we walked through. The pace was moderate, and we stopped for rest breaks frequently enough that the slower walkers never fell behind. The people at the places we saw seemed to know our guide and were really friendly considering most of the houses are occupied. She seemlessly answered questions while still progressing through her stories, and it really felt like we were hanging out with friends and telling ghost stories.
Don't miss this tour
Mindy R,
Apr 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had the best time on our tour of Old Louisville. David was extremely knowledgable about the area and offered lots of information and stories about the buildings and architecture styles. The company was also very accommodating when we had to make a last minute change to our tour time. Angelique responded immediately and made the switch quickly. I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone. Thank you for a great trip to Old Louisville.
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