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

5 · Exceptional(48 reviews)

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!

What's included

  • Certified Guide

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Private transportation

    Additional information

    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Service animals allowed

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

    Not recommended for pregnant travelers

    Itinerary information

    Location

    Departure point
    West Ormsby Avenue & South 4th Street, Old Louisville, Louisville, 40203
    Daytime tours NO LONGER start at Adrienne & Co. donut shop near the corner of Fourth and Oak. Unfortunately, this business has permanently closed its doors due to the current COVID situation. Meet your guide at the brown Welcome to Old Louisville sign on the corner. 1300 S. 4th. St. for GPS.
    End point
    West Ormsby Avenue & South 4th Street, Old Louisville, Louisville, 40203

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