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Old Louisville Walking Tour Recommended by The New York Times! @ 4th and Ormsby
Louisville, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the rich history and beautiful architecture of Old Louisville as you embark on a walking tour through the city. Walk past impressive Victorian homes, once owned by wealthy families from the bourbon, tobacco, and racetrack industries, and learn about their history. You also stop at several points of interest including the Witches' Tree, Conrad's Castle, the Filson Historical Society, and Central Park.
- Explore the historic neighborhood of Old Louisville
- Upgrade to include a guided tour of Conrad's Castle
- Choose from two tour times to suit your schedule
- A central meeting point makes for a seamless start
What's Included
- Certified Guide
- Private transportation
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- West Ormsby Avenue & South 4th StreetW Ormsby Ave & S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40203, USA
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
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Old Louisville
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Witches' Tree
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Conrad-Caldwell House Museum (Conrad's Castle)
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Louisville
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Filson Historical Society
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Central Park
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- 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.
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
95 reviews
Debra_B, Apr 2024
Enjoyed learning the history and back stories of the Mansion district of Louisville.
Our guide, Brenda, was knowledgable. Bring water as it can be warm and humid.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you very much! So glad you had a good time with Brenda in Old Louisville!
Janice_B, Apr 2024
Tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and inclusive. Beautiful area. Learned a lot. Walking pace was comfortable. High point of my Louisville trip.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
It's great to hear the tour was a highpoint of your Louisville trip. Come back soon!
Mary_W, Apr 2024
OMG she was so knowledgeable, it was a very memorable day. But we were wore out by the end of our tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Glad to hear you had a memorable day in Old Louisville! Thanks for joining us!
LaureenS, Apr 2024
It was good, not great. Saw some little neighborhoods we would have never known existed if not on the tour so that makes it worthwhile. Not overly impressive as far as the maintenance of these historic structures so that was somewhat disappointing. The tour was also a bit overcrowded so it was difficult to hear the guide. Overall it was decent but not the 5 stars the reviews said.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for coming to Old Louisville!
Noelle_H, Mar 2024
Loved this tour! We learned about the style of the homes, who built them and lived in them, and also covered major landmarks.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you! We're so glad you joined us!
Bibiana_P, Mar 2024
What a phenomenal experience diving into the Louisville architecture. Angelique was extremely knowledgeable and a delight!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you so much for coming to Old Louisville! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your time with Angelique!
MrsSE_d, Feb 2024
Our guide was very knowledgeable. We didn’t know anything about Old Louisville and came away very impressed with the history and architecture. It was really cold but our guide passed us all some hand warmers which was a much appreciated gift that made the tour more enjoyable.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you for braving the cold and spending time with us in Old Louisville!
Maria_K, Dec 2023
Very informative tour, we learned a lot about the history and architecture of Old Louisville. Impressive witches' tree, mansions, millionaires' row.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Thank you! We're so happy you joined up in Old Louisville!
Mike_D, Dec 2023
Enjoyed the tour through Old Louisville very much! Gabe was very informative and kept the tour moving along. He shared interesting facts about the homes and some quirky bits and pieces. Highly recommended it!
Response from Host, Dec 2023
We're glad you enjoyed your time with Gabe in Old Louisville! Thanks for the nice review!
Amy_E, Dec 2023
Our tour Guide, Gabe was fantastic! His expertise and story telling skills were top notch! We absolutely loved it and highly recommend!
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Thanks for visiting us in Old Louisville! We're glad to hear you had such a good time with Gabe!
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