Louisville Tours

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!

Get ready to mark this off your bucket-list! Experience Churchill Downs Racetrack, the most well-known racing venue in the world. Kentucky Derby Museum includes daily historic walking tours, two levels of family-friendly interactive permanent & temporary exhibits, “The Greatest Race,” a 360-degree immersive sound and visual experience that’ll get your heart racing and emotions soaring, and a chance to meet the Museum's resident Thoroughbred and companion pony. You will also have access to the Gift Shop, Kentucky fare in the Derby Cafe Express, and much more!

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!

Venture out with us and explore the hidden stories of Louisville’s haunted past. As you eat and drink your way down Whiskey Row, you’ll meet the resident ghosts of Louisville’s historic downtown, trace the footsteps of bourbon magnates and mobsters, discover hidden speakeasies in the belly of Whiskey Row, and learn the shocking truth about Prohibition. In the mid-1800’s, the stretch of Main Street now known as Whiskey Row was filled to the brim with bourbon barrels – which would soon be considered contraband. While this area nearly crumbled to disrepair, today the historic facades house bourbon distilleries, bars, restaurants and hotels. This tour includes 5 tastings of libations, as well as an assortment of small bites.

The NuLu District is Louisville’s trendiest neighborhoods. Historic brick buildings painted with vibrant murals line the streets, art galleries and eclectic shops feature locally made goods, and hip local restaurants & bars pour craft beer and bourbon. This walking food tour tells the story of Louisville, NuLu, and Kentucky through its cuisine. You’ll taste Kentucky and Appalachian classics like bourbon balls and fried chicken, visit a historic home once occupied by Thomas Edison, taste a curious confection inspired by a Victorian-era actress, trace the history of German immigrants in Louisville, and more. The tour includes 6 stops for food (please come hungry) and alcohol (it’s Bourbon City, y’all)!

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!

This walking tour of the historic Highlands neighborhood tells the story of Louisville and Kentucky through its cuisine. As you walk along some of Louisville’s oldest and most iconic streets, you’ll taste (and drink) local specialties like biscuits & gravy, beer cheese, and bourbon balls; learn how immigrants and refugees have shaped Louisville; visit the final resting place of Muhammad Ali and Colonel Sanders; try a dish inspired by the Hot Brown at Muhammed Ali's former boxing gym; learn about a devastating flood and the glory days of the city’s 24-hour streetcar; and admire the opulent architecture of Louisville’s beautiful Victorian homes. The Highlands neighborhood is one of the oldest in Louisville, and has long been one of its most lively and beloved. Historic Victorian homes line lush, tree-lined streets branching off of a thoroughfare that stretches all the way to Bourbon country, dotted with vibrant murals, eclectic shops and hip local restaurants & bars.

We jump right into sipping on bourbon while learning the proper way to sip and nose. It’s hosted in an Old Victorian showcasing over 500 bottles. And then you keep on sipping in the south. Choose a private collection. Tasting or a blind challenge. It’s an intimate tour package crafted with the bourbon connoisseur in mind for a max of 8. Maybe show off your talents and have bourbon snob bragging rights! The grand finale is a special tasting. Sip with the owner and drink right from barrels with an option to bottle your own! An educated guide will take great care of you. Our goal is to expand your knowledge of bourbons and find new favorites.

The Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour is a guided tour of the heart of the Victorian Mansion district in Old Louisville. Designed by a prominent local architect and historian, this tour focuses on the history and architecture of this nationally recognized historic preservation district boasting the largest collection of Victorian Mansions in the United States. The tour begins in the comfortable, Frederick Law Olmsted designed Visitors Center in Central Park. Every ticket purchase supports the nonprofit Old Louisville Neighborhood Council which serves to protect the nation's largest contiguous collection of Victorian mansions and their streetscapes. Thank you for supporting Historic Preservation! All kids are free.

Experience a unique sightseeing tour traditional bourbon distilleries (In Kentucky there are more than 20 distilleries to choose from) and Churchill Down and Take the stress out of going on your own by booking a special tour. Enjoy the tour and don’t worry about anything. Your guide leads you to iconic distilleries where you can learn about the bourbon production process and taste some special Bourbon (+21 years) and you can visit Churchill down. Finally, you have the option to add a third tourist place - cost additional Note: If you wish to add a third tourist place send an email to the tourist operator after making the reservation. Additional Information: - Minimum of two people required per tour. - You can customize your tour considering the initial scope - We depend on the availability of the distilleries, Churchill down - The tour start time may vary depending on the distilleries.

The tour begins by picking up clients from hotels or Airbnb located in Downtown. The tour includes a visit two famous distilleries. We send you the list of distilleries, you can even propose the distillery of your preference. It should be considered that the tour starts with a minimum of 2 people, we depend on the availability of the distilleries, the start time of the tour may vary, the client will receive the itinerary with all the tour information (tour, time, driver and vehicle assigned) Vehicles are assigned depending on availability. The only thing we want is that you enjoy the tour and do not worry that we will coordinate everything for you. Depending on the distilleries the client chooses, the tour starts at different times. A detailed itinerary with all tour information (driver, vehicle, schedule...) will be provided to you.

Of Melancholy and Mourning is the premiere ghost tour in Louisville. We’ll bring you into the heart of the city and show you some of the downtown area’s most haunted locations that it has to offer. You’ll also learn about some of the strangest and darkest urban legends that have been passed down through Louisville and Kentucky for generations like little green men, a haunted backroad, and a statue that comes to life. Of Melancholy and Mourning is the perfect experience for families of all ages to learn about some fun, spooky, and crazy history that can only be found in Derby City.

Minimum of 8 Guests Required for booking. This tour is all about you! We customize the tour itinerary based upon your preferences and availability of the distilleries. Have an awesome time with your friends at truly memorable distilleries and learn about Kentucky’s rich history in bourbon with a full-day bourbon tour. We will pick you up at your hotel and take you for your full day of fun and learning. You will experience a guided tour or tasting at three distilleries, depending upon availability. If you have an absolutely must-see distillery, you may want to check now to see if they have availability. Otherwise, leave it to our experts in fun and bourbon to plan it for you!

We offer a party bus for all occasions with flexible scheduling. The bus can accommodate up to 14 passengers comfortably. Bring your own coolers and food on board!

You can't find tickets, you don't want to miss the taste of driving, it's a special event... we are your option because we will plan everything so that you only enjoy the tour! The tour include four famous distilleries in the east of the city. Depending on the availability of the distilleries, in two of them you can take the Tour and/or Taste, days before starting the tour you will receive the itinerary. The tour starts at your Hotel located in downtown Louisville. Note: - We depend on the availability of distillers -The start time is defined in the itinerary - We can provide you options to have lunch or end the tour in a fancy steakhouse in downtown Louisville Optional: - You can modify the itinerary from $19.99 (Add a tour, taste...) Contact us after making your reservation. - We can pick you up from other cities, but everything will depend on availability and additional payment. - In Kentucky we have more than 25 distilleries in the city

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!

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.

Wacky Walks of Louisville allows your team to discover the city in a fun and different way. The game instructs you to find a variety of items that can be found in the downtown area. For every item you find, you'll get points. You'll also participate in exciting challenges for points as well. See how your points stack up to others on our app rankings. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Louisville.

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!

We are a 100+ year old company with a small family owned atmosphere. Our Tour Guides provide traditional Southern Hospitality and energy to our tours. We are located in the heart of beautiful Historic Downtown Frankfort.

Our smartphone-guided tour brings the facts and stories behind Louisville to life because we've taken the same stops and sights we share with our friends and families when they come to town and created an interactive web-based tour for you! Read the stories behind the city, answer questions to reveal fun facts, and experience what makes this quintessential Southern city incredible! Purchase your tour and then navigate to our website to enter your access code and launch the tour. You can either start immediately or create an account and come back when you are ready to explore. Please note that you and your group read the tour aloud to one another - there is no audio functionality at this time.

Operation City Quest of Louisville lets your team discover the city in a fun and different way. Our app will instruct you to find a variety of items throughout the city in any order you'd like, and do funny challenges, for points! See your points stack up to others during the game on the app's ranking feature. All scavenger hunts come with a remote guide to help you via chat. Come compete with us in Louisville.

Travel the Trail Tours strives to have efficiently planned tours, with reserved tour times, using comfortable vehicles. Our driver/guides are all friendly and knowledgeable and will add to your enjoyment of your time in Bourbon Country.