Private Tour
The Best of Old Louisville: 60-Minute PRIVATE Guided Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
Attractively priced at $10 per person for groups of 5 to 15, this EXCLUSIVE tour is for those who don't have much time, but still want to see and learn a lot about the fascinating Old Louisville neighborhood. Only 1 or 2 in your party? No worries, you can still book this as a private tour!
At the pace YOU set, stroll shady walking courts in the gas-lamp district and down the city's old Millionaires Row where bourbon barons, racetrack royalty, and the titans of tobacco made their homes.
Landmarks you'll admire from the sidewalks include the Samuel Culbertson Mansion, Conrad's Castle, the William Wathen House, the Pink Palace, and the emblematic Fountain at St. James Court.
On this jaunt you'll be treated to a treasure trove of grand architecture from the late 1800s, including stunning examples of Richardsonian Romanesque and Renaissance Revival styles, not to mention many variations on the Italianate, Châteauesque, Queen Anne, Federal, Neo-Georgian, and Arts & Crafts genres.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
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
If you'd like to go inside Conrad-Caldwell House Museum you may purchase tickets separately for select days of the week (Wednesdays-Sundays). Please check your ticket voucher for the ticket website
Not recommended for people who rely on walkers, crutches, or canes
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Conrad-Caldwell House Museum (Conrad's Castle)
Learn about the architecture of Old Louisville's famous "Conrad's Castle" and the history of St. James Court, the prestigious residential enclave at the heart of this splendid Victorian neighborhood just a mile from downtown Louisville.
Central Park
Once home to descendants of the famous DuPont family, today's Central Park has long served at "the green heart" and "the lungs" of Old Louisville. In the very early 1900s, it received a make-over at the hands of the firm of Frederick Law Olmsted and it currently counts as one of some 20 Olmsted designs in the city. This area was also important during the famous Southern Exposition, which debuted in 1883 and put Louisville, and Kentucky, on the map. On this tour, a friendly guide will tell you more about this impressive agricultural and mercantile trade show—an early world's fair, if you will—and how it led to the development of one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in the bustling river town.
What‘s Included
in-person narration by an informed tour guide
Complimentary souvenirs
Private transportation
Gratuities
Entry into historic structures such as the Conrad-Caldwell House Museum
Options
The Best of Old Louisville: 60-Minute PRIVATE Guided Walking Tour
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Gabe was great
Alan P,,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Gabe did a great job and was very helpful and accommodating! He even showed us the Witching Tree which was not on our tour
Really interesting!
BobbiG 12,,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good tour that included Millionaires Row. Angelique was our tour guide, and she was great! She was very knowledgeable; I loved all the detail she provided. It was a very interesting tour.
Well, worth it!!!
T1267IZchrisb,,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David was our tour guide and was exceptional. He was very professional, knowledgeable, and prompt. We would definitely recommend this to her.
Historic homes of Louisville
James R,,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00it was very interesting and detailed tour about the history of these beautiful homes!! Angelic was a passionate and friendly tour guide! She was very knowledgeable snd was spot on when answering questions about the homes and area!
A great tour and very well priced
OnAir67901261655,,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great tour full of a lot of history facts. The tour guide had so much knowledge of the history of the area! I was surprised how many modern facts were sprinkled in!
Good way to spend an hour
Ellery B,,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Interesting walk around the neighborhood. David is a very interesting and knowledgeable guy. Enjoyed the chat and learning more about Kentucky and Louisville.
Great for anyone who...
Andrew A,,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great for anyone who loves history. I had no idea that so much history was in Louisville. Our guide Angelique was so passionate about the area, you really felt it flowing through her.
Informative and interesting!
terryn750,,Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00France’s was great! Very informative walking tour. The houses are stunning and we really enjoyed the stories that went with them. If you have some time to kill like we did, I highly recommend this little tour!
Walking Tour of Old Louisville
E2579HKsylvial,,Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My daughter and I did a 60 - minute private walking tour of Old Louisville with Gabe. We both really enjoyed it! It was such an interesting tour and Gabe was a very knowledgeable guide. We enjoyed his stories, the history of the buildings was fascinating, and pictures we took of the neighborhood beauty was a great gift of the tour experience.
Lovely tour.
KPRmom,,Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed our private tour with Frances. Sometimes with larger tours it's difficult to see and hear what the guide is saying. We saw several sights around old Louisville and learned a bit of history. The walk was easy but do wear good walking shoes as the pavement can be uneven in spots. We're considering taking the ghost tour next time.
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