Best Walking Tours in Louisville 2025

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 27.50

March through November, daily; limited dates in the off-season! Impressive Victorian mansions and quirky residents have earned national attention for Old Louisville, where bourbon barons, racetrack royalty, and titans of tobacco settled in the 1800s. This narrated walk comes from books by David Dominé, who often guides groups himself. Tales involve personal experiences and neighborhood gossip. The New York Times recommends this as the first thing to do during a visitor's "36 Hours in Louisville." You'll also learn about A DARK ROOM IN GLITTER BALL CITY, David's next book—out in October 2021! Specializing in "America's Most Haunted Neighborhood," we depart from the corner of Fourth and Ormsby, at the transitional edge of the neighborhood. If you love old architecture and spooky history, this is the tour for you! If you do not like an up-and-coming neighborhood with a diverse racial make up, this tour is not for you! If you can't go 2 hours without a bathroom, this is not for you!

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 25.00

March through November, daily; limited dates in the off-season! Our tours include more than St. James Court. We see twice as much as other neighborhood walking tours, visiting Ormsby Avenue, Park Avenue cottages, Floral Terrace, the Witches' Tree, and Millionaires Row. Bourbon barons, racetrack royalty, and titans of tobacco settled here in the 1800s. Today, impressive Victorian mansions and quirky residents have earned national attention for Old Louisville. Author David Dominé often guides groups himself. The New York Times recommends his tours as a MUST during a visitor's "36 Hours in Louisville." Learn more in A DARK ROOM IN GLITTER BALL CITY, David's next book—out in October 2021! Narrated walks depart from the transitional edge of the neighborhood. If you love old houses, this is the tour for you! If you do not like an up-and-coming neighborhood with a diverse racial make up, please stay home. If you can't go 90 minutes without a bathroom, this is not for you!

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 139.00

Explore vibrant NuLu & historic Butchertown with locally-owned Louisville Food Tours on the original Nulu food tour to taste the flavors of Louisville! Over the course of 3 immersive hours, you'll visit 6 local eateries and enjoy 8 delicious bites that showcase Louisville's culinary heritage. Dishes include biscuits & gravy with roots in the foothills of Appalachia, Kentucky-style fried chicken, a Louisville BBQ dish, bourbon balls, and a Prohibition-era Hot Brown gravy. You'll also enjoy tastings of barrel-aged craft beer and a refreshing alcoholic slushy featuring Kentucky's beloved Ale8 soda. As you wander through the historic streets of two of Louisville's oldest neighborhoods, you’ll uncover the stories behind the city’s rich history, visit a historic home once occupied by Thomas Edison, sample a unique confection inspired by a Victorian actress, and trace the paths of the immigrants who shaped Louisville. This tour typically sells out. Reserve your spot early and come hungry!

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 179.00

Step back in time to the era of hidden speakeasies to enjoy ghostly tales and Louisville's fascinating Prohibition history on this walking food & cocktail tour. On your spirited adventure, you'll savor handcrafted Prohibition-era cocktails paired with delectable small bites. Along the way, you'll unravel the salacious true history of Prohibition including ruthless bootleggers, Whiskey distillers, mobsters, the Louisville origins of the Great Gatsby, and even an axe-wielding temperance supporter - interwoven with chilling ghost stories that have left their mark on the city's checkered past. Our expert guides will transport you to the days of secret bars and underground revelry, where Prohibition couldn't dampen the spirits of Louisville. This immersive experience combines culinary delights and cocktails with spine-tingling ghost stories and a host of colorful characters from Louisville's bootlegging past. You'll leave with a taste of history - and perhaps a shiver down your spine.

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 15.00

The Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour is a guided tour of the largest contiguous collection of Victorian Mansions in the United States! Designed by a prominent local architect and historian, this tour focuses on the history and architecture of this nationally recognized historic preservation district. The tour begins and ends in Central Park's comfortable, temperature-controlled, Frederick Law Olmsted-designed Visitors Center. Every ticket purchase supports the nonprofit Old Louisville Neighborhood Council, which protects this historic district of Victorian mansions and its streetscapes. Thank you for supporting Historic Preservation! Persons under 17 are free when accompanied by family.

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 129.00

Discover Louisville’s stories on a food & history tour through Louisville’s Restaurant Row in the historic Highlands! This historic neighborhood is full of tree-lined avenues, opulent Victorian mansions, and quirky charm. On your scenic walking food tour, you'll enjoy delicious local treats paired with fascinating tales from Louisville’s rich and colorful past, as well as highlights of the Victorian architecture near Cherokee Park. As you explore Louisville’s oldest and most storied streets, you’ll savor dishes inspired by Kentucky’s culinary heritage. Along the way, you'll visit locally owned and beloved spots, including a cozy Irish pub and a farm-to-table restaurant showcasing seasonal produce. You'll enjoy a reimagined Hot Brown in Muhammad Ali’s former boxing gym and sip bourbon in Louisville’s oldest bar. You'll stop at the iconic entrance of Cave Hill Cemetery, the final resting place of Louisville’s legends, and trace the footsteps of the immigrants who shaped the city.

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 27.50

March through November, daily; limited dates in the off-season! Impressive Victorian mansions and quirky residents have earned national attention for Old Louisville, where bourbon barons, racetrack royalty, and titans of tobacco settled in the 1800s. This narrated walk comes from books by David Dominé, who often guides groups himself. Tales involve personal experiences and neighborhood gossip. The New York Times recommends this as the first thing to do during a visitor's "36 Hours in Louisville." You'll also learn about A DARK ROOM IN GLITTER BALL CITY, David's next book—out in October 2021! Specializing in "America's Most Haunted Neighborhood," we depart from the corner of Fourth and Ormsby, at the transitional edge of the neighborhood. If you love old architecture and spooky history, this is the tour for you! If you do not like an up-and-coming neighborhood with a diverse racial make up, this tour is not for you! If you can't go 100 minutes without a bathroom, this is not for you!

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 65.00

Step into the past on a haunting journey through the true story of the "Graveyard of the West". As the sun sets and the city’s vibrant façade fades, you'll uncover the sinister secrets and chilling tales that lurk beneath the city's storied streets. One part ghosts, one part grisly history, this guided 1.5-hour walking tour through downtown unveils the darkest corners of Louisville’s gruesome past, where the echoes of bygone eras whisper tragic tales of the forlorn, the oppressed, the betrayed, and the ruthless. From a ghost that still haunts a glamorous hotel to the tragic riots of Bloody Monday, you’ll trace the cursed footsteps of criminals, mobsters, bootleggers, enslavers, and murderers in the city streets they once roamed – and the spirits whose souls never left. For thrill-seekers, true crime fans, and lovers of the macabre, this dark history & ghost tour is a journey into the stories that lie beneath Louisville’s charming exterior. Dare to listen to the shadows with us.

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 179.00

Uncover the secrets of Kentucky bourbon! Go beyond the barrel to dive into bourbon's storied history - and learn all the stories they won't tell you on a Kentucky Bourbon Trail distillery tour. Visit award-winning restaurants, scenic rooftop bars, and intimate tasting rooms in NuLu. Trace the origins of bourbon whiskey from its roots in the Appalachian foothills to today's thriving bourbon scene, and leave with a profound understanding of bourbon's cultural importance in Louisville, Kentucky and beyond. Unlock bourbon's surprising versatility and depth of flavor through paired bites, pours, and cocktails, and land a few coveted tables at some of the most hard-to-book restaurants in town, including by James Beard winning and Michelin starred Chefs. Perfect for both bourbon newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts, this guided walking tour offers an experience that you won't find at any bourbon distillery. Reserve your spot early to experience the world's only walking food & bourbon tour!

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 25.00

March through November, daily; limited dates in the off-season! Our tours include more than St. James Court. We see twice as much as other neighborhood walking tours that have copied us, visiting Ormsby Avenue, Park Avenue cottages, Floral Terrace, the Witches' Tree, and Millionaires Row. Bourbon barons, racetrack royalty, and titans of tobacco settled here in the 1800s. Today, impressive Victorian mansions and quirky residents have earned national attention for Old Louisville. Author David Dominé often guides groups himself. The New York Times recommends his tours as a MUST during a visitor's "36 Hours in Louisville." Learn more in A DARK ROOM IN GLITTER BALL CITY, David's true-crime memoir! Narrated walks depart from the transitional edge of the neighborhood. If you love old houses, this is the tour for you! If you do not like an up-and-coming neighborhood with a diverse racial make up, please stay home. If you can't go 90 minutes without a bathroom, this is not for you!

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 149.00

Eat your way through Louisville’s foodie "bucket list" with locally-owned Louisville Food Tours! Stroll down Whiskey Row and Museum Row tasting the dishes that define Derby City, including the famous Hot Brown sandwich, the original Derby Pie, chocolate bourbon truffles and modjeskas - paired with iconic Bourbon City drinks. Along the way, your guide will bring Louisville’s history to life with stories of the legends who shaped the city. As you walk past cast-iron facades and historic buildings, you’ll trace the city’s evolution from a small river town to a bourbon powerhouse. Stop for a photo with the world’s largest baseball bat at the Louisville Slugger Museum, stand beneath the gleaming gold statue of David in front of a quirky hotel/art museum, and discover Louisville's thriving culinary scene. Whether you're sipping a Mint Julep or savoring a sweet Modjeska, this tour is the ultimate way to discover the flavors and history of Derby City—just come hungry and ready to explore!

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 26.00

Explore the spooky streets of Louisville on our ghost tour, led by a knowledgeable and passionate guide. This walking tour takes you through the city’s most haunted spots, where you'll hear eerie tales of ghostly encounters and spectral residents. As you walk through historic locations, you'll uncover the chilling stories that make Louisville one of the most haunted cities east of the Mississippi. Visit famous sites like the Mary M. Miller Riverboat, where lost souls are said to linger, and the 21c Museum and Hotel, which has a mysterious past. Discover the haunted history of the Louisville Slugger Museum and the Frazier History Museum, each with its own ghostly legends. Stand on haunted ground and experiencing the city’s dark history. Whether you're into history, ghosts, or just want a thrilling night out, this tour promises chills, excitement, and a deeper appreciation for Louisville’s haunted heritage.

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 45.00

As the sun sets over the Ohio River, the streets of downtown Louisville come alive with stories of the city’s most notorious misfits and moments of mayhem. The Misfits and Mayhem Tour is an evening stroll through the darker, quirkier, and more scandalous side of the River City, offering visitors a glimpse into the eccentric figures, unsolved mysteries, and disasters that have shaped Louisville’s history.

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 90.00

Since 2004, Louisville Historic Tours offers the ORIGINAL guided walks of Old Louisville. This recent addition to our line-up is unique in that it is always guided by our founder and local writer, David Dominé, himself! Because of the success of his recent true-crime memoir, A DARK ROOM IN GLITTER BALL CITY, throngs of visitors have been flocking our way to check out the sites featured in the story, which reviewers have referred to as "the next Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil." This narrated jaunt through Old Louisville provides the perfect opportunity for fans to spend time with the author while learning about his writing process and inspirations. Included in this adventure are a visit inside the stunning Conrad-Caldwell Mansion, as well a welcome cocktail and souvenirs. Each participant also receives an autographed, personalized copy of the book, in addition to a sweet treat. The group size is kept small, so sign up now and reserve your spot for when David is in town!

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 179.00

Come out with us on an unforgettable journey through Louisville's LGBTQ+ past and present, while enjoying delicious bites and drinks in The Highlands, the heart of the city’s queer scene! As you follow your local guide through the charming, tree-lined streets of the historic Cherokee Triangle, you'll savor iconic Kentucky dishes like fried chicken, spoonbread, and a Louisville Hot Brown, all perfectly paired with bourbon cocktails. Along the way, you'll discover the rich and diverse history of Kentucky's queer community, from a trailblazing Black drag queen from the Prohibition era to the poets, writers, and activists who shaped Kentucky’s LGBTQ+ legislature and culture. You'll end your tour at one of the city's best gay bars, where the rest of your night will begin! This tour is proud to be locally owned, as well as developed and run by Queer community members. We aim to create a safe space for our guests as much as possible, and to support local and Queer-owned establishments.