Best Walking Tours in Louisville 2025

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 120.00

This is NOT a small bites food tour! Be sure to come hungry. Here's what awaits you: Discover the flavor, history, and bourbon spirit of Bardstown, KY, on this guided downtown walking tour. ✔️ Stop at 4 local favorite spots ✔️ Enjoy samples of regional dishes and handcrafted treats ✔️ Sip local bourbon or bourbon-inspired beverages ✔️ Stroll through historic streets and landmarks ✔️ Hear insider stories of Bardstown’s bourbon and food culture from a knowledgeable local guide A delicious way to explore the Bourbon Capital—one bite, one sip, and one story at a time! Start Location: Taste of Bardstown Market 212 N. 3rd St. Bardstown, KY 40004 Parking: There is a free municipal city parking lot at 112 W. Flaget St., Bardstown, KY 40004, across from Scout & Scholar Brewery. There is also free street parking on 3rd Street. The Taste of Bardstown Tour is about one mile long and lasts about three hours. Must be 21+ to participate.

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 25.00

Attractively priced at $10 per person for groups of 5 to 15, this EXCLUSIVE tour is for those who don't have much time, but still want to see and learn a lot about the fascinating Old Louisville neighborhood. Only 1 or 2 in your party? No worries, you can still book this as a private tour! At the pace YOU set, stroll shady walking courts in the gas-lamp district and down the city's old Millionaires Row where bourbon barons, racetrack royalty, and the titans of tobacco made their homes. Landmarks you'll admire from the sidewalks include the Samuel Culbertson Mansion, Conrad's Castle, the William Wathen House, the Pink Palace, and the emblematic Fountain at St. James Court. On this jaunt you'll be treated to a treasure trove of grand architecture from the late 1800s, including stunning examples of Richardsonian Romanesque and Renaissance Revival styles, not to mention many variations on the Italianate, Châteauesque, Queen Anne, Federal, Neo-Georgian, and Arts & Crafts genres.

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 179.00

Eat, drink, and uncover the clues on a guided murder mystery food tour! Someone’s been murdered, and it’s up to you to solve the case (or confess your crime). As you stroll to three local restaurants, you’ll gather clues with each round of delicious food and drinks. At the start of the tour, you’ll be given a role—so prepare to get into character! Dress in theme and bring your sleuthing skills – everyone has secrets, and no one is above suspicion. April-July Theme: Death at the Derby Step into the high-stakes world of the Kentucky Derby! The big race is nearly here - and between whispers of bad business deals, betrayal, and local rivalries, tensions are as high as ticket prices. Amid the glamour of the Derby, secrets run as deep as the betting pools at Churchill Downs. Derby Day has never been so thrilling—or so dangerous. So don your finest (or most ridiculous) Derby attire and prepare to race to the finish line in a dead heat to unravel unbridled deception!

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 24.99

Explore the shadow-filled streets of downtown Louisville during this 90-minute walking tour. Dressed in historic period costume, your lantern-bearing guide will lead you through the dark mysteries and supernatural experiences of some of Louisville’s most haunted landmarks. Whether you are on vacation, visiting with a church or school group, or an avid ghost hunter looking for a night of spooky, historic fun, our ghost tour is perfect for you. On this tour you will learn about the Seelbach Hotel's ghost the Lady in Blue, the bizarre haunted past of the Brennan House, and the poltergeists of the Old City Jail. Come discover why we have been one of Derby City's most popular tours for over 15 years.

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 129.00

Keeping it local for more than 20 years! Unlike large national companies that move into a city and cannibalize mom-and-pop enterprises, Louisville Historic Tours is a local tour operator started and run by locals. Showing off the best of the Derby City since 2004, our curated experiences rely on the talents of passionate individuals who live in and have a vested interest in the neighborhoods they showcase. In addition, our guided treks and experiential tours--all researched and written by Louisville author David Dominé--consistently receive accolades from national and international media sources, including The New York Times. When you sign up for a tour with Louisville Historic Tours, you're taking a tour with a local, and all of your money goes to local businesses and individuals. On average, Louisville Historic Tours pays its guides twice the rate paid by the national tour operators.

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 110.00

Trained Orisha/Voodoo priestess and expert storyteller Angelique is excited to help you explore the occult and macabre in America's Most Haunted Neighborhood on this 3-hour, interactive tour! Participants are encouraged to bring along EMF readers and other devices as they investigate several neighborhood sites that are reportedly haunted. In addition to outdoor locations such as the infamous Witches' Tree and Fountain Court, guests will explore the darkened interiors of the Conrad-Caldwell House on gas-lit St. James Court and a Third Street mansion that was once home to a family of poets and artists. Participants will also receive a signed copy of David Dominé’s True Ghost Stories and Eerie Legends from America's Most Haunted Neighborhood as well as a drink and a surprise treat or two along the way. This is the walking tour for diehard ghost hunters, sensitives, or anyone just looking to explore the dark side of a hauntingly beautiful neighborhood!

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 9.75

Welcome to the Most Haunted Neighborhood in the USA! From the chilling tales of St. James Court to the haunted Witches Tree, this tour will guide you in the footsteps of the past, uncovering the stories and secrets of Old Louisville. Go at your own pace this tour is on our walking tour app, take it anytime. The tour never expires. The tour takes more than one hour without stopping. But feel free to stop in at one of the haunted sites to explore more, if you dare! It's all outside and you'll see the most haunted sites in the most haunted neighborhood. Why choose this tour? Great price for a great experience! See the sites at your own pace. The tour is location aware and plays as you walk. Stop anytime. Continue anytime.

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 300.00

The Old Louisville historic preservation district is home to hundreds of impressive Victorian mansions that trace back to wealthy families in the 1800s. This daytime walking tour includes the same stories featured on our popular evening ghost tours, and is perfect for those who love a combination of ghosts and history. A trained guide will help you uncover the eerie past of the neighborhood while sharing entertaining legends and lore. This tour is entirely outdoors and includes stops outside several points of interest including the Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, the Witches' Tree, Central Park, and the Filson Historical Society.