Old Louisville is home to impressive Victorian mansions that trace back to wealthy families in the 1800s. On this walking tour, uncover the eerie past of the neighborhood alongside a guide who regales you with several ghostly tales. Stop at several points of interest including the Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, the Witches' Tree, and the Filson Historical Society.

Learn about Louisville’s history from your tour guide
Admire the Gilded Age architecture while you walk
Choose from a few tour times to suit your schedule
A central meeting point makes for a seamless start

What To Expect

Old Louisville

Recommended by The New York Times, Louisville Historic Tours has specialized in guided walks through “America’s Most Haunted Neighborhood” since 2004. Once home to bourbon barons, racetrack royalty, and titans of tobacco, this transitional neighborhood has a wealth of ghostly lore that attracts supernatural buffs from all around the world. Centered around Olmsted-designed Central Park and the charming residential enclave of St. James Court, this 40-square block historic district is jam-packed with Gilded Age grandeur and hundreds of spooky Victorian mansions. Best-selling author David Dominé loves showing off the neighborhood and sharing stories about his favorite allegedly haunted houses. Come and see what all the buzz is about!

IMPORTANT NOTE: On our tours, you might see things you would see in any larger city across the US; this includes homeless people, panhandlers, or others who do not look like you. If you do not like a diverse neighborhood, this is not the tour for you.
1 hour 40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Filson Historical Society

Completed in 1905, the Ferguson Mansion only saw one family reside there in its intended capacity. In the 1920s, it became a well-known funeral home and remained as such until the 1980s, when “The Filson” moved its headquarters there. Contact their front desk to find out how to get inside.
• Admission Ticket Free

Conrad-Caldwell House Museum (Conrad’s Castle)

Constructed in the 1890s, “Conrad’s Castle” is an impressive limestone Richardsonian Romanesque mansion the typifies Kentucky’s Gilded Age. If you sign up for one of their tours (highly recommended!), be forewarned: you might encounter a ghost – or five.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Central Park

Designed by the same genius behind New York City’s famous Central Park, this 14-acre green space is the breathing heart of Old Louisville. At night, it can be kind of spooky.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Witches’ Tree

Hear the story of why this tree is so gnarly and twisted, and why people adorn it with trinkets, beads, and good luck charms!
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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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
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers

Include

Guided Tour

Exclude

Private transportation