Top Louisville Cultural Tours

Discover Historic Old Louisville's rich architectural heritage on this walking tour that showcases the nation's largest contiguous Victorian Mansion district. Follow your guide through history-rich streets as they reveal the history behind these beautiful buildings and the surrounding area, and answer any questions you may have about the history and culture of Louisville.

Discover Kentucky's long bourbon-making history on a half-day tour. Choose three distilleries to visit from a list of over 15 and spend your day taking guided tours of the facilities. Learn about the production process of making bourbon as well as the tumultuous history of distilling during the Prohibition. You also get to sample several bourbons from each brand at the end of every tour.

Step back in time and discover the history of Louisville during an immersive walking tour through the historic center. Listen to stories of wealthy titans who used to roam the streets as you explore sights including St. James Court, Ormsby Avenue, Floral Terrace, and Millionaires Row. You also have the chance to admire the old Victorian architecture that dots the neighborhood.

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.

Let one of our trained guides show you a side of Old Louisville that many haven't discovered yet. You'll hear tales about locations where famous people lived and died and stop in front of houses with interesting backstories and hidden architectural features. You'll also learn about the places where some of the neighborhood's most infamous scandals and grisly crimes occurred while getting a good dose of local gossip. This 2-hour walk will include sweet treats as well as a short visit to view the stunning interiors of the Conrad-Caldwell House on secluded, tree-lined St. James Court. Also included are stops at the Witches' Tree, the Fountain Court, and the hidden Floral Terrace.

Old Louisville is home to impressive Victorian mansions that trace back to wealthy families in the 1800s. On this walking tour, uncover the eerie past of the neighborhood alongside a guide who regales you with several ghostly tales. Stop at several points of interest including the Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, the Witches' Tree, and the Filson Historical Society.

There’s nothing that better sums up Kentucky like bourbon and horse racing but main attractions around these subjects can be hard to get to. This Kentucky Bourbon Distillery and Churchill Downs Tour takes you to Maker’s Mark (or another popular distillery of your choice) to taste bourbon before you head over to Churchill Downs racing complex. You can also add another stop at a second distillery if requested ahead of time.

Uncover the sordid past and rich history of Louisville on a ghost tour through the city's old town. Walk past impressive Victorian mansions and old buildings, listening to stories about their otherworldly residents. See the Filson Historical Society, the Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, Louisville's Central Park, and the Witches' Tree.

Discover the history and heritage of the Kentucky Derby with admission to the Kentucky Derby Museum at Churchill Downs Racetrack. Explore two levels of exhibits on a self-guided tour, then take a 30-minute, guided walking tour of the Churchill Down Racetrack.