The 11 Best Louisville Ghost Tours

1.Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,201 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $27Our pick

Walk Old Louisville at night with guides such as David Domine, Quentin, Angelique, Jamie, or Val. Over 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours, you’ll hear ghost tales tied to grand Victorian homes, the Filson Historical Society, Conrad’s Castle, Central Park, and the Witches’ Tree.

“Great way to spend the evening getting to know old Louisville and seeing neighborhoods you wouldn’t normally find yourself. I love ghost tours for the mix of history and ghost stories and this tour combined both perfectly. Our guide did such a good job keeping us engaged and safe while crossing streets.”

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2.Phantoms of Prohibition: Ghosts Cocktails & Bites Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 380 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $179

Walk about 1.5 miles through downtown Louisville with guides such as Jodi, Allison, Greta, Christina, and Laci. Visit speakeasy-style venues, taste bourbon cocktails and small bites, hear stories about bootleggers and haunted landmarks, and finish with dessert and a city view at the Galt House.

“Allison gave an amazing tour. Brought a wealth of knowledge on the history of the area. Highly recommend this tour.”

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3.Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghost Tour w/Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 192 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Walk 1.5 miles through downtown Louisville with guides such as Hannah, Amanda, Regina, and Jeremy, hearing stories of crime, Prohibition, slavery, fires, and hauntings. Your $65 ticket includes an audio headset and one cocktail, beer, or mocktail at a haunted bar.

“Would have like more stores and history- would not describe as haunted tour. Tour guide was animated- clearly loves her job”

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4.Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Walk Old Louisville with guides such as Angelique, Valerie, Brenda, and Quinton as they connect Victorian mansions, true crime, and ghost lore. The 100-minute evening tour includes Central Park, the Witches’ Tree, and the Conrad-Caldwell House area, with stories delivered in English.

“Got to see a very cool and historic neighborhood and learn quite a bit about the history of the city”

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5.Louisville: Old Louisville Walking Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 97 reviews · from $25

Walk through Old Louisville with an English-speaking guide and hear stories of the Witches' Tree, James Carroll murder house, haunted churches, and Millionaires Row. Guides such as Quinton, Angelique, David, and Gabe bring history, architecture, humor, and spooky lore together.

“Quintin was our guide it was fantastic. Quintin was funny and had so much great info. I had lived in Louisville for 12 years didn’t that much history about it, wow! My 16 yr old son was with me and he said it “cool”. Nowadays I guess that means thumbs up Mom! Would definitely do again when back in town.”

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6.Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 28 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $32

Meet at Fort Nelson Park for a one-hour English walking tour through Louisville’s darker past. Depending on the route, you may hear tales tied to George Rogers Clark, the Mary M. Miller, 21c Museum Hotel, the Slugger Museum, and Conrad’s Castle. Guides have included Belle and Francis.

“We went to none of the stops mentioned in the online itinerary. The stops we did go to seemed pretty random and it was clear the guide was making stuff up (one of the ghosts haunting Louisville is supposedly Muhammad Ali?). The information was un-researched, there was little detail provided about identities of the “ghosts” and years which events happened. It was clear she was making up history. Saying that King Louis 17th raised taxes on Louisville to finance the south during the civil war. When asked about general Louisville monuments that we passed, the guide did not know anything. It seems like this online listing was created using AI…”

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7.Louisville: Prohibition, Ghosts, Cocktails and Bites Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 3 hours · from $179

Spend three hours with Louisville Food Tours tracing Prohibition stories, haunted downtown sites, and Al Capone’s secret getaway. Guide Allison brings the city’s past to life as you enjoy four cocktails, bourbon and beer, three to four small dishes, and about 1 to 1.5 miles of flat walking.

“Allison, our tour guide was full of energy, and information. Kept us going with tidbits and stories. The food and drink choices were great ! The best part was the speakeasys on the tour. What Fun ! I would definitely recommend this tour. Allison was a true professional. Towards the end of the tour, one of us in the tour fell over a random scooter on the sidewalk, Allison was right on the spot, getting ice, and a bandaid and making sure she was okay. Then I lost my wallet at the previous stop and she was right there calling the previous management and having them check for the wallet…”

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8.Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 14 reviews · 1 hour · from $24

Meet your lantern-carrying guide at Fort Nelson Park for a one-hour walk through Louisville’s darker past. Hear stories tied to bourbon, tobacco, slavery, the Great Flood, Native American legend, and local buildings. Guides such as Kaylee add local tips and plenty of time for questions.

“My tour guide was absolutely amazing. She was full of so many interesting facts and I would definitely love to take a tour with her again!”

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9.Walking Ghost Tour in Louisville

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet at 400 S 4th Street at 8 pm for a 90-minute guided walk through downtown Louisville. Hear stories tied to the Old City Jail, Brennan House, Seelbach Hotel, Brown Hotel, and Louisville Palace Theatre. Expect local history, ghost lore, and some indoor hotel visits.

“Bring good walking shoes and if you are going during the cooler months dress warm. We got to go inside the Seelbach and Brown hotels which was really cool. They are so beautiful. You get to see some really beautiful places and it is a chance to see a part of Louisville that you might not have considered seeing. Downtown Louisville really had a lot to offer. The guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating. This was a great tour. Highly recommend it.”

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10.Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 50 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $9Best value

Start at Dupont Mansion Bed & Breakfast and follow an English-language app through Old Louisville’s haunted streets, Central Park, St. James Court, and Belgravia Court. Hear tales of murder, curses, restless spirits, and the Dupont family before finishing at the Witches’ Tree. Go anytime, at your own pace.

“It's interesting history and a nice area and beautiful homes to look at. You can enjoy at your own pace. I wish I could of gone into some places. I wish I would of gone when closer to getting dark so would of been spookier.”

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11.The Supernatural Paranormal Buff Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $110

Join trained Orisha/Voodoo priestess Angelique for a three-hour nighttime walk through Old Louisville. Visit the Witches’ Tree, St. James Court, Conrad-Caldwell House, and a historic Third Street mansion while investigating reported hauntings with your own EMF reader.

“What an experience! Angelique went above and beyond! My wife and I had a great experience and the paranormal activity was amazing! Thank you for a very informative and personalized experience.”

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