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Old Louisville Walking Tour Recommended by The New York Times! @ 4th and Ormsby

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4.90
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Overview

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English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

March through November, daily; limited dates in the off-season!

Our tours include more than St. James Court. We see twice as much as other neighborhood walking tours, visiting Ormsby Avenue, Park Avenue cottages, Floral Terrace, the Witches' Tree, and Millionaires Row. Bourbon barons, racetrack royalty, and titans of tobacco settled here in the 1800s. Today, impressive Victorian mansions and quirky residents have earned national attention for Old Louisville.

Author David Dominé often guides groups himself. The New York Times recommends his tours as a MUST during a visitor's "36 Hours in Louisville." Learn more in A DARK ROOM IN GLITTER BALL CITY, David's next book—out in October 2021!

Narrated walks depart from the transitional edge of the neighborhood. If you love old houses, this is the tour for you! If you do not like an up-and-coming neighborhood with a diverse racial make up, please stay home. If you can't go 90 minutes without a bathroom, this is not for you!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

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.

Not recommended for visitors with mobility issues

MUST BE ABLE TO WALK 90 MINUTES WITHOUT A BATHROOM BREAK!

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Old Louisville Walking Tour Recommended by The New York Times! @ 4th and Ormsby

Reviews

4.90

672 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • If you are at all...

    Justine S,

    May 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    If you are at all interested in architecture and the history of a city, this is a great tour. Great tour guide with access to places I probably wouldn’t have found by myself. Wow, what a gorgeous part of the city!

  • Perfect Day

    Misty O,

    May 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Gage was very knowledgeable and helped bring to life the history of old Louisville on a beautiful day.

  • Brenda, our guide was...

    Susan S,

    May 19, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Brenda, our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. It was great that she had a microphone! A great story about the Witches Tree. Enjoyed our walk!

  • Enhance your visit with this tour

    Anne H,

    May 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was my first time visiting Louisville. The tour was well-paced, informative, & sprinkled with good humor. It enhanced my visit & helped me understand how the past impacts Louisville’s present culture. Highly recommend!

  • Awesome walking tour! 👍

    Laura A,

    May 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    David, our guide, was wonderful at sharing information about the history of the area. This was my second time taking this tour. I'd highly recommend it!

From USD 25

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672 reviews
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