Old Louisville Walking Tour Recommended by The New York Times! @ 4th and Ormsby
Louisville, US
99% of travellers recommend this
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Certified Guide included
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Duration 1 hour 30 minutes
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Available in English, German, Spanish
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Daily tours from March to November
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Focus on historic Victorian mansions
Explore the rich history of Old Louisville on a guided walking tour, featuring stunning Victorian architecture and local legends.
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Included
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Certified guide
Excluded
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Private transportation
Explore the rich history of Old Louisville on a guided walking tour, featuring stunning Victorian architecture and local legends.
Highlights
- Explore the largest historic district in the US
- Discover the legendary tree of local witches
- Marvel at the impressive Richardsonian Romanesque mansion
- Visit the grandest home in the city, now the Filson Historical Society
- Immerse yourself in the green heart of the neighborhood at Central Park
Meeting Point
Daytime tours NO LONGER start at Adrienne & Co. donut shop near the corner of Fourth and Oak. Unfortunately, this business has permanently closed its doors due to the current COVID situation. Meet your guide at the brown "Welcome to Old Louisville" sign on the corner. "1300 S. 4th. St." for GPS.
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End Point
Daytime tours NO LONGER start at Adrienne & Co. donut shop near the corner of Fourth and Oak. Unfortunately, this business has permanently closed its doors due to the current COVID situation. Meet your guide at the brown "Welcome to Old Louisville" sign on the corner. "1300 S. 4th. St." for GPS.
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What to expect
Old Louisville
With more than a thousand structures spread out over 40 square blocks, Old Louisville is one of the largest historic districts in the United States. This is a transitional neighborhood and you should expect to encounter things you would in any larger city. Panhandlers and homeless people, for example, are often found along Fourth Street at the north edge of the neighborhood. This is a walking tour and we do not enter any structures, as most of the houses in Old Louisville are private residences. We do stop in front of the Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, and you can arrange with them to tour the mansion for a fee.
90 minutes
The Witches' Tree
A gnarled tree rose up on the spot where a tree cherished by local witches once stood. When the city chopped down the original tree, townsfolk incurred the wrath of the crones, who sent a tornado to destroy the city in revenge. Visitors often leave offerings on the twisted trunk to make amends.
5 minutes
Conrad-Caldwell House Museum (Conrad's Castle)
This is a walking tour and we do not enter any structures, as most of the houses in Old Louisville are private residences. We do stop in front of the Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, and you can arrange with them to tour the mansion for a fee.
5 minutes
Admission Not Included
Louisville
At the heart of the old Millionaires Row, the Bernheim Mansion features green men arranged around a triple Roman-arched porch. This is just one of the features that sets this impressive Richardsonian Romanesque mansion apart.
5 minutes
The Filson Historical Society
Built in 1905, the Ferguson Mansion once counted as the grandest home in the city. A splendid example of Beaux Arts architecture, it today is headquarters for the Filson Historical Society. Visits can be arranged separately.
5 minutes
Admission Not Included
Central Park
Just like its famous cousin in New York City, Louisville's Central Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. With 14 acres of native tree species and shaded walkways, this four-square-block space counts as the green heart of the neighborhood. It's also where Shakespeare in the Park takes place each summer, since 1961, making it the nation's oldest free outdoor Shakespeare event.
5 minutes
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller -
Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant participants
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Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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FYI The starting point is in a transitional area where you might encounter panhandlers, homeless people, and people who don't look like you.
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MUST BE ABLE TO WALK 90 MINUTES WITHOUT A BATHROOM BREAK!
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Not recommended for visitors with mobility issues
What our experts say
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Try nearby Please & Thank You café. -
Visit the Conrad-Caldwell House after.
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Bring a camera for stunning architecture.
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Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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Plan for possible encounters in the area.
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