Old Louisville Walking Tour as Recommended by The New York Times!

Name: Old Louisville Walking Tour as Recommended by The New York Times!
Brand: Louisville Historic Tours
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Description

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!

Included / Excluded

Certified Guide

Entry/Admission - Conrad-Caldwell House Museum (Conrad's Castle)
Entry/Admission - Louisville
Entry/Admission - The Filson Historical Society

Important Information

Know Before You Book

Duration: 1h 30m
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
FYI The starting point is in a transitional area where you might encounter panhandlers, homeless people, and people who don't look like you.
Not recommended for visitors with mobility issues
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
MUST BE ABLE TO WALK 90 MINUTES WITHOUT A BATHROOM BREAK!
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

FAQ

Which attractions will I visit with Old Louisville Walking Tour as Recommended by The New York Times!?

During this experience, places you will visit include:

How much is Old Louisville Walking Tour as Recommended by The New York Times!?

Old Louisville Walking Tour as Recommended by The New York Times! price starts from $25.00.

Which company provides Old Louisville Walking Tour as Recommended by The New York Times!?

Old Louisville Walking Tour as Recommended by The New York Times! is hosted by Louisville Historic Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact on Tripadvisor.

What is the Old Louisville Walking Tour as Recommended by The New York Times! cancellation policy?

Old Louisville Walking Tour as Recommended by The New York Times! cancellation policy: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

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Louisville Historic Tours

About operator:

As recommended by The New York Times, this tour is the best way to discover America's Grandest Victorian Neighborhood. Seven days a week from March 15-November (and select off-season dates) we highlight the eye-popping architecture and fascinating history in one of the country's largest historic districts, Old Louisville. In the late 1880s, as the famous Southern Exposition drew hundreds of thousands of visitors to Kentucky's largest city, bourbon barons, racetrack royalty, and titans of tobacco constructed impressive Gilded Age residences. They left a visual legacy of stone and brick mansions and townhomes that run the gamut of Victorian architectural splendor. Italianate, Richardsonian Romanesque, Châteauesque, Queen Anne, Renaissance Revival, Georgian—these are just some of the styles scattered over 40-square blocks just a mile from downtown Louisville. Daytime tours focus on architecture; evening walks highlight haunted history and legends. Since 2004, we are the ORIGINAL. 90 min.

Basic Information

Duration: 1.5 hours

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