Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
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Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
By Louisville Historic Tours
Recommended by 91% of travelers
This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher
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₱1,537.98
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₱1,537.98
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Ages 6-99, max of 35 per group
Duration: 1h 40m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
English
- Guided Tour
What's not included- Private transportation
- Entry/Admission - Conrad-Caldwell House Museum (Conrad's Castle)
- Departure details
- 4th @ Ormsby, Louisville, KY, USA 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!)
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 246721P5- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- FYI The starting point is in a transitional area where you might encounter panhandlers, homeless people, and people who don't look like you.
- MUST BE ABLE TO WALK 100 MINUTES WITHOUT A BATHROOM BREAK!
- Not recommended for visitors who have trouble walking longer distances
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- A note from Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
- In keeping with local and CDC guidelines, we keep groups small and we encourage participants to wear masks. This guided walking tour is entirely outside and we maintain proper social distance.
What you can expect during your visit- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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- Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby price starts from ₱1,494.40. Discover and book Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby on Tripadvisor
- What is the Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby cancellation policy?
- Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby cancellation policy: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties. Discover and book Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby?
- Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby is hosted by Louisville Historic Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Louisville Historic Tours on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 246721P5
Itinerary
- You'll start at4th @ OrmsbyLouisville, KY, USAStart/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!)See address & details
- 1Old LouisvilleStop: 100 minutesSee detailsPass byThe Filson Historical Society
- 2Conrad-Caldwell House Museum (Conrad's Castle)Stop: 5 minutes - Admission excludedSee details
- 3Central ParkStop: 5 minutesSee details
- 4The Witches' TreeStop: 5 minutesSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
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YenaBeana
00DO NOT MISS THIS TOUR!!!!!
This was our first ghost tour and honestly it was so amazing!!! There was three in my party and what was so great w…
T8592SWsarahf
00Paid, couldn’t go, no refund.
We did not go on the tour as we had to cancel our trip unexpectedly. Though we could have given 48-72 hours notic…
VAN B
00Old Louisville walking tour
Excellent tour. Guide super knowledgeable. Walk was about 1.5 miles on flat surface. Great architecture details an…
SusanO1385
00Family review of walking tour.
The tour itself was interesting and the guide knowledgeable. We appreciated the history behind the sights. It gave …
Bucky4895
00Old Louisville walking tour
I really liked being able to hear histories of the buildings we looked at, and not be rushed through the experience…
edwarda214
00BEST part of our summer tours
Great history lesson and storytelling. You'll see the beautiful neighborhoods and architecture while being thorough…
S4185ZQdawne
00History comes alive!
David was an excellent guide. His knowledge of Old Louisville was very impressive. My family and I thoroughly enjoy…
79Keni
00Enjoyable tour
My teen daughter and I loved the tour. The history of the families that built or lived in those stately homes was s…
IntravenusDeMilo7
00Great customer service
Great people and great customer service. I had to cancel my reservation at the last minute due to COVID and they wo…
akh74
00Gorgeous stroll through Old Louisville
Gabe has such great stories to share. This is a wonderful way to kick off a visit to (Old) Louisville.
Dennis B
00Educational relaxed walk.
Easy walk. Interesting information. Tour guide Gabe made the time spent worthwhile and educational. Would recommend…
Gordon993
00Great walking tour of Louisville. Nice pace. Great tour guide.
Great walking tour with an excellent tour guide. He was very knowledgeable of the area and enjoyed his tour as much…
RobinB07
00Book this tour!
We enjoyed the tour immensely! David was a knowledgeable tour guide and delighted us with stories of the neighborho…
Lynne C
00Old Town Louisville
Our guide was entertaining and knowledgeable. It was a beautiful fall day made even better by the commentary about …
DebW1056
00A wonderful walking tour
We booked this tour at the last minute, and it was a wonderful surprise. Nate, our tour guide, was very knowledgeab…
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4.5
159 reviews
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Andrea Thompson
7 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
This was a fantastic tour with some really interesting stories. Our guide was nice, she was very knowledgeable and answered everyone's questions without hesitation. We went about 7:30pm so it had just gotten dark and we were with a pretty big group. They split us in two groups to make it more personal. Everything about the tour was perfect. Loved every minute!
Written 12 October 2022
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David D
Thanks so much! We're glad to hear you had a good time in Old Louisville!
Written 13 October 2022
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Kelly C
Cedarburg, WI116 contributions
Mar 2021
David is a great guide! He has a passion for storytelling and does it so well. We forgot to ask him what he teaches at the University - we wondered if it's creative writing! He's written a number of books. He was very engaging on the tour and in talks with the different groups of people on the tour. If you have a little time in Louisville, I recommend taking this walking tour to learn a little about the city and the unique stories that have come to light in this old neighborhood.
Written 4 April 2021
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David D
Thanks, Kelly! Yes, I teach writing (and foreign languages) at the university!
Written 5 April 2021
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Jessica T
1 contribution
Aug 2022 • Couples
A great experience! Well worth the money. The area of old Lou has so much history which was nicely woven into the ghost stories. Lovely old homes dating back to the 1870s. Beautiful gas laterns and lawns. You can tell the area is coming back to life and folks are working to restore the historic homes. My only complaint would be if the tour guide could provide mini flashlights that could be used during the tour. It was hard to see even with the light on my phone and the uneven brick made the walk tricky.
Written 7 August 2022
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David D
Thanks so much for the nice review and the valuable feedback!
Written 8 August 2022
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hhpt4u
Staunton, VA3 contributions
Sep 2022
The topic, sights and stories would likely have been very interesting if presented by another guide. Jamie needs coaching on her presentation skills. The stories were drawn out, redundant and timelines were occasionally askew. She took >20 min at one house. The phrase “as you can imagine” and the word “ironically” were used so frequently it became an annoying distraction. Positioning at 2 locations was poorly planned. We spent 15 min with our backs to 1 building as she faced it and talked about events in the building. At the other, the house was across the street and behind a tall tree. We could only view a small front corner. At 100 minutes (the scheduled tour length) we still had 2 stops to go as well as return to our start point. I have no idea how much longer it went, because we left.
Written 19 September 2022
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David D
Thank you for the input. So sorry you didn't enjoy the tour as much as the others in your group. Jamie gets tons of great reviews, but I'll pass on the feedback.
Written 20 September 2022
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Safari145350
6 contributions
Sep 2021
The tour was well organized and ran smoothly. David, the guide, was welcoming and punctual. He has a wealth of knowledge and many entertaining stories.. The homes in the neighborhood are impressive. We were a group of four and all enjoyed the experience. There was one issue, but that was out of David's control...noise. A few times during the tour an airplane flew over and we couldn't hear him and toward the end of the tour we walked through a park and stopped at the corner. There was live music happening in the park which also drowned out David at times. Again, not his fault Our tour did run over by about 15-20 minutes which made us late for our dinner reservation and the restaurant almost didn't seat us! Lesson here...eat before the tour. Definitely recommend this tour...just eat first and stay close to the guide!
Written 14 September 2021
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David D
Thanks so much for coming to Old Louisville. It was a pleasure showing you around! Sorry we went over the scheduled 100 minutes!
Written 14 September 2021
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Alex L
2 contributions
My wife and I love ghost stories and visiting haunted sites. This ghost tour exceeded our expectations! This was our first time in Louisville and we had no idea what to expect for the ghost tour because we knew nothing of the city prior to visiting. David our guide, gave us some unforgettable stories about the paranormal side of old Louisville. He was one of the best story tellers I’ve ever listened to. We really appreciate and love the city along with its haunted buildings. I would recommend this to anyone who wants the real experience of Louisville.
Written 5 May 2021
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David D
It was so nice to have you both on the tour! Thanks and please come back soon!
Written 5 May 2021
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David S
1 contribution
Jan 2022 • Friends
I absolutely loved the whole experience! Not only is Old Louisville fascinating, the rich history and drama comes back to life during this tour. I was immediately impressed with our tour guide Angelique! Not only is she a wonderful guide, but her enthusiasm was equally matched by her encyclopedic knowledge of the area. I highly recommend asking for her to guide your tour…
I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Louisville, KY. The neighborhood is lovely, and the houses are stellar. This is a wonderful way to stroll around and learn something at the same time. Whether you’re into spooky things, architecture or history, this tour has something for you.
Loved it!!!
I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Louisville, KY. The neighborhood is lovely, and the houses are stellar. This is a wonderful way to stroll around and learn something at the same time. Whether you’re into spooky things, architecture or history, this tour has something for you.
Loved it!!!
Written 7 February 2022
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David D
Thanks so much for the nice review. So happy you enjoyed your time with Angelique!
Written 7 February 2022
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Jim
Nashville, TN3 contributions
The ratings and reviews for this tour are well deserved. We have taken guided walking tours all over the US and world- David’s storytelling ability and subject knowledge are among the best we have experienced. The walk alone is worth the tour price, but when David’s narrative and fun guidance are added in it becomes an absolute must for any visitor to Louisville or for that matter any locals wanting to get in touch with their city’s history. Thanks David - we will be back!
Written 14 April 2021
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David D
Thank you so much! Looking forward to welcoming you back to Old Louisville soon...
Written 15 April 2021
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Hillary D
2 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
We really enjoyed this walking tour! Jamie was our guide and she was extremely detailed, entertaining and full of historical knowledge. You can tell she loves the area and wants everyone to know and love it, too! We went on the 7:30 tour and she was very good to warn us of any uneven steps in the dark and showed us where to point our phone lights when concerned about safety of the sidewalks. Super fun and a little spooky to do at night, but I wish I could have taken the day tour, too, to see more of the beautiful houses in the neighborhood. Worked great for our teens, too, who were hanging on her words. Great tour!
Written 9 October 2022
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David D
Thank you! We're so happy you joined us in Old Louisville!
Written 10 October 2022
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Kim B
1 contribution
Jul 2022
Had company from out of town and we all thoroughly enjoyed. Have lived in Louisville all my life and this tour gave me a new found appreciation for Old Louisville. David was excellent in his delivery of some history of the area and his story telling. Great experience.
Written 3 July 2022
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David D
Thank you! It was great having some locals on the tour! We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Written 3 July 2022
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Sarah B
Saint Louis, MO249 contributions
I am in a walking boot because I hurt my foot. How long is the tour, how fast is the pace, and what kind of ground are we walking on (sidewalks, cobblestone, etc)? Thanks.
Trip94198
4 contributions
it is very fast-paced between stops. it lasts about 2 hours, and the terrain ranges from grass to asphalt to uneven sidewalks, some with cobblestones. i would wait till you're out of the boot.
Coming for a 3 day work trip, have an afternoon and evening free. I try and do a ghost tour in every historic city I visit. I was in Charleston last week and it was not a good VIP walking ghost tour, definitely wouldn't recommend. New Orleans has the best. My question is.... walking ghost tour or architectural tour?, both sound awesome and have excellent reviews
Andres G
15 contributions
The ghost tour does show a lot of the city’s old architecture and some very interesting stories behind them.
Beth C
3 contributions
What happens if it storms? We have tickets for the 9:15pm tour tonight. It is about to storm.
Hello,
I booked a tour for August and I think I deleted my ticket email. Who can I email to get this resent to get it saved in my phone calendar?
Kelsy Hoagland
Sharon E
5 contributions
They will have your name on a list. No worries.
Are you booked for the month of June?
Jim
Nashville, TN3 contributions
You have to call the tour directly. We were simply customers. Highly recommend though
