4 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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