The Misfits and Mayhem Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
As the sun sets over the Ohio River, the streets of downtown Louisville come alive with stories of the city’s most notorious misfits and moments of mayhem. The Misfits and Mayhem Tour is an evening stroll through the darker, quirkier, and more scandalous side of the River City, offering visitors a glimpse into the eccentric figures, unsolved mysteries, and disasters that have shaped Louisville’s history.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
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
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Start your exploration of the misfits and mayhem to be found in downtown Louisville with a signature cocktail at this Seventh Street bar.
21c Museum Hotel
Check out the public art at one of the region's funkiest hotels!
What‘s Included
Complimentary souvenir
Alcoholic Beverages
Free Poems!
Entertaining guide
Gratuities
Private transportation
Parking Fees
Extra drinks, etc. beyond the cost of the initial welcome cocktail
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The Misfits and Mayhem Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A walking tour around downtown Louisville!
FrequentFlier97526,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I went on this tour last night. Before we began we were given/offered a complimentary shot of cocktail! We didn’t know this was included! The bartender and atmosphere was amazing and fun. Francis our tour guide was amazing! She was very knowable and answer lots of our questions. We learned so much in the two hours and a little more that we were with her! We highly encourage this tour! Thank you Francis and we hope to see you on our next trip!
Misfits and Mayhem fun time in Louisville
545pamt,,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Francis did an excellent job. Amazed that someone memorized two-hours of fun facts and poems so successfully. Way to go, Francis.
Fantastic tour with Val !!
N8964OFchrisc,,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Val, was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining to boot! She shared some fantastic stories with us about the darker side of Louisville's past. The way she weaved the rhymes in with the stories was a nice touch too. Don't miss this tour!
Loved learning about all of the seedy history of Louisville!
R4542MNjacobw,,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Frances was great! Learned a lot about Louisville and had a lot of fun at the same time. I got a kick out of all of the poems Frances weaved into the tour. The drinks at the speakeasy were amazing too.
Fun and energetic walking Tour!!
D904HIerikaj,,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a very entertaining tour and very informational, a lot of the history that involves Louisville was learned so much i didn't know of. Our guide was very fun from the moment we met in the speakeasy and started with "misfit " cocktails, which was delicious!! Then we went on our way starting with some fun poetry!! Learned a lot about the beautiful architecture in downtown Louisville, and the mayhem that commenced 100's of years before, explored the water front and checked out the inside of some very long standing landmarks!!
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938kaitlyng,,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Louisville, you’ve been officially conquered…by the most fact-packed tour guide in existence. She wasn’t just knowledgeable—she was like a walking, talking encyclopedia with a sense of humor and better presentation skills than my last five Teams calls combined. I’m still convinced she has a secret USB port somewhere to store all those dates, names, and historical tidbits. It was like history class, but with jokes, charm, and zero homework. Perfect evening activity with colleagues—unless your colleagues are boring. Mine aren’t, so we had a blast. If you’re visiting Louisville and don’t book this tour, you’re missing out on a local legend in action. Highly recommend. 10/10. Would tour again. Possibly twice.
Awesome Tour!
David M,,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Frances was a great tour guide. She was extremely knowledgeable on all things Louisville! If you're interested in learning things that are mentioned in your average history textbook. The Misfits and Mayhem tour is for you!
Amazing tour and tour guide!
reneesH4105YI,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Went on the misfits tour with Val and loved every minute of it. Val really knows her history and has a way to keep you interested. Would highly recommend this tour and to make sure you have Val as your guide.
Fun time in the villa!
OnAir49118377568,,Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are lifetime residents of Louisville and learned so much about the city, everyone in the city shared go.Our guide for the evening was entertaining and fun!
We had a nice time
A T,,Jun 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This was a good experience and took us to parts of downtown we had not seen. I personally did not care for the drink that we started out with. Maybe have a few choices for people to pick from?
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