Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby

4.8 · Exceptional(566 reviews)

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!

What's included

  • Guided Tour

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Private transportation

    Additional information

    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

    Itinerary information

    Location

    Departure point
    4th @ Ormsby, Old Louisville, Louisville
    Start/End at the brown FILSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY sign, near the bus stop; this is a little over a mile directly south of the Brown Hotel downtown. (Use 1300 South Fourth Street but DO NOT TRY TO ENTER the actual building; we meet OUTSIDE, at the corner across the street!)
    End point
    4th @ Ormsby, Old Louisville, Louisville

    User ratings

    4.8 · Exceptional(566 reviews)
    Good value
    4.7
    Facilities
    4.3
    Quality of service
    5.0
    Ease of access
    4.7

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