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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!
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!
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Operated by Louisville Historic Tours
643 reviews
John L,
Dec 22, 2024
The architecture and history elements of the tour were exceptional and comprehensive. Our guide (Gabe) was extremely knowledgeable and informative. Would highly recommend for all visitors to the city.
Colleen M,
Dec 22, 2024
Guide was great and very knowledgeable. Very interesting tour, it was a great experience and we would recommend it..
Steven C,
Dec 2, 2024
Gabe, was a great tour guide and provided us with niche facts about the unique houses around Louisville. Highly recommend this tour around Old Louisville.
janetm s,
Nov 30, 2024
Informative but the lack of personal grooming attention of our guide was very distracting. Nice fellow but..,,.,
Deborah B,
Nov 21, 2024
Great tour. Great guide. Mostly about architecture but with plenty of history thrown in. Will enjoy.