11 Louisville Ghost Tours Worth Booking

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,201 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $27Our pick

Walk Old Louisville at night with guides including author David Domine, Quentin, Angelique, Jamie, or Val. Hear ghost tales tied to grand Victorian homes, the Filson Historical Society, Conrad’s Castle, Central Park, and the Witches’ Tree. The flat tour lasts about two hours, covers historic streets, and suits anyone who enjoys local history with a spooky edge.

“Learned a lot about historic Louisville. Having a character minimum for a review is ridicules, I wonder how many people it sways from filling one out at all.”

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2.Phantoms of Prohibition: Ghosts Cocktails & Bites Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 380 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $179

Explore downtown Louisville with guides such as Jodi, Greta, Allison, Christina, and Laci. You’ll visit speakeasy-style bars, sample bourbon cocktails and small bites, hear tales linked to Al Capone and the Great Gatsby, and finish with a drink and dessert overlooking the city. Expect about 1.5 miles of easy walking in a group of up to 12.

“The tour is worth it. Don’t hesitate. Do it. We think it was worth the price! Greta is great. Just go.”

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3.Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghost Tour w/Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 192 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Walk 1.5 miles through downtown Louisville as your guide connects Whiskey Row, the Belle of Louisville, the Seelbach Hotel, and Jefferson Square to murders, Prohibition, slavery, and ghost stories. You’ll stop for one cocktail, beer, or mocktail in a haunted bar, with guides such as Hannah, Amanda, Regina, and Jeremy among those who have led the tour.

“Very knowledgeable tour guide but not worth $65! I’ve done similar for half the price! I’d rather just buy my own drink”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Walk through Old Louisville with guides such as Angelique, Valerie, Brenda, or Quinton as they connect Victorian mansions to local history, ghost lore, and true crime. The tour lasts about 100 minutes, begins at 4th and Ormsby, visits Central Park and the Witches’ Tree, and returns to the meeting point. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water.

“Angelique was a fantastic tour guide! She told us so much about the history of Louisville and the ghost stories were great. She was fun and engaging. Ask for her!”

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5.Old Louisville Walking Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 97 reviews · from $25

Walk through Old Louisville with an English-speaking guide and hear stories about the Witches’ Tree, the lady in the stairs, the hanging man, and the James Carroll murder house. The 100-minute route mixes spooky tales with grand homes, Millionaires Row, and the neighborhood’s past as a home for bourbon barons and tobacco titans.

“We loved the tour and the architecture was amazing, too! We have wanted to do this tour for a a few years, and it did not disappoint! I am so sorry, I cannot remember our tour guide's name! It began with a G, but not Greta.. She was from Bellevue, KY. :)”

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6.Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 28 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $32

Join Derby City Ghosts for a one-hour English walking tour from Fort Nelson Park. Guides such as Belle and Francis mix Louisville history with tales of haunted statues, riverboats, museums, and Victorian homes. The route may include bonus stops, but past tours have varied, so confirm the evening’s plan before setting out.

“I would love to tell you about the tour itself but unfortunately the guide never showed up. You could argue then it was the best ghost tour ever because we got ghosted by our guide!”

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7.Prohibition, Ghosts, Cocktails and Bites Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 3 hours · from $179

Spend three hours with Louisville Food Tours tracing Prohibition, mob stories, and downtown ghosts. Guide Allison has led this walk with energy and care, pairing four period-style cocktails with bourbon, craft beer, and 3 to 4 small dishes. Expect 1 to 1.5 miles on mostly flat streets, with mocktails available.

“Allison was amazing! So many fun stories made the experience top notch!!”

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8.Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 14 reviews · 1 hour · from $24

Walk through downtown Louisville with a lantern-carrying US Ghost Adventures guide in a black shirt. Hear stories tied to bourbon warehouses, the Kentucky slave trade, the Great Flood, Native American legend, riverboats, and Babe Ruth. The tour costs $24, lasts one hour, and meets at Fort Nelson Park.

“It was good. My husband started feeling sick to his stomach so we had to leave early”

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9.Walking Ghost Tour in Louisville

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet at 8 p.m. for a 90-minute guided walk through downtown Louisville. You’ll hear stories tied to the Old City Jail, the Brennan House, Seelbach and Brown hotels, and the Louisville Palace Theatre. The tour is in English, capped at 35 people, and mixes ghost lore with stories about Louisville’s buildings and past.

“This ghost tour was very informative and enjoyable. The stories were well researched and interesting. My 11 year old son enjoyed it a lot.”

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10.Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 50 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $9Best value

Use the English walking tour app to explore Old Louisville at your own pace, from the Dupont Mansion B&B and Central Park to St. James Court, Belgravia Court, and the Witches’ Tree. The route takes about 50 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes, stays outdoors, and never expires.

“It's interesting history and a nice area and beautiful homes to look at. You can enjoy at your own pace. I wish I could of gone into some places. I wish I would of gone when closer to getting dark so would of been spookier.”

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11.The Supernatural Paranormal Buff Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $110

Join trained Orisha/Voodoo priestess Angelique for a three-hour nighttime investigation of Old Louisville. You’ll visit the Witches’ Tree, St. James Court, Fountain Court, and Conrad-Caldwell House, with a drink, signed ghost-story book, surprise treat, and time to use your own EMF reader.

“Angelique was entertaining and knowledgeable. Any “ghost tour” Guide can be taught the tales and stories about the homes and areas that are being walked. It’s a lot more fun when you are being guided by a bonafide voodoo priestess Read more”

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