Walking Ghost Tour in Louisville
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.
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Walking Ghost Tour in Louisville
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Your tour guide will lead you to the Old City Jail, also known as the Jefferson County Jail, built in 1905 was an architectural triumph landing it on the National Register of Historic Places, but it’s the dark and violent history of the the old jail that has led to several sightings of prisoner’s specters over the years.
Once the site of Dr William McDowell, the home known to locals as the Old House, this is the oldest residence in Downtown Louisville. The Doctor tried a variety of failed experiments to treat tuberculosis with his patients during the mid 1800s. Their emaciated ghosts still haunt this home today.
The 4 diamond Seelbach Hotel has an amazing guest list including F. Scott Fitzgerald, several U.S. Presidents, Muhammad Ali and was a favorite hangout for gangster Al Capone. But the most enigmatic guest is Derby City’s most famous ghost, the Lady in Blue. The guide will explore her true tragic past and her hauntings of the present.
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- Guided Walking Tour
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet your tour guide in front of the Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant. Your tour guide will be dress in Victorian costume and carrying a lantern. If you have any trouble locating your guide, please contact our office for assistance.
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Ticket Redemption
Please present your ticket or confirmation to the tour guide upon arrival. Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to the tour.
