
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
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4.8/5
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Is Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour worth booking?
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour is a 0.8-hour experience in Louisville, United States, from $10 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 11 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 68 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (11)
- Duration
- 0.8 hours
- From
- $10 per person
Welcome to the Most Haunted Neighborhood in the USA! From the chilling tales of St. James Court to the haunted Witches Tree, this tour will guide you in the footsteps of the past, uncovering the stories and secrets of Ol
What you get
About this experience
Welcome to the Most Haunted Neighborhood in the USA! From the chilling tales of St. James Court to the haunted Witches Tree, this tour will guide you in the footsteps of the past, uncovering the stories and secrets of Old Louisville. Go at your own pace this tour is on our walking tour app, take it anytime. The tour never expires. The tour takes more than one hour without stopping. But feel free to stop in at one of the haunted sites to explore more, if you dare! It's all outside and you'll see the most haunted sites in the most haunted neighborhood. Why choose this tour? Great price for a great experience! See the sites at your own pace. The tour is location aware and plays as you walk. Stop anytime. Continue anytime.
What's included
Included
- Tour on our walking tour app in haunted old Louisville
- Listen again after the in person tour anytime
- See the most haunted sites in the most haunted neighborhood in the USA
- Go anytime, the tour never expires, go 24/7/365, the tour is all outside
Not included
- No food, drink, admission on human guide, this is all outside and guided by our walking tour app
What you'll see and do
The tour starts outside the Dupont B&B where you'll hear the story of the famous family and how one of them was killed in cold blood by his mistress. Then you'll be guided step by step through Old Louisville discovering it's hidden gems.
Pass by without stopping
The Witches' Tree
The tour ends at the spookiest site in town, the witches tree. You'll discover how it got this name and why the city was cursed!
5 minutes here
The tour will take you through the streets stopping at the most haunted mansions, churches, fountains and parks as you explore the most haunted neighborhood in the USA.
30 minutes here
The tour walks around the park as you hear about the Dupont's ties to it and the spirits that are said to linger.
5 minutes here
St. James Court Fountain
The tour stops at the St. James Court Fountain where you will hear it's sinister tale and the stories of the people that perished here. And locals say still linger.
5 minutes here
You'll walk through haunted Belgravia Court as you search out the haunted mansions in the area and discover why they are all haunted.
5 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Louisville
The tour starts outside the Dupont B&B, Get our Walking tour app first and get the tour downloaded. Then you'll hear the story of the famous family and how one of them was killed in cold blood by his mistress. Then you'll be guided step by step through Old Louisville discovering it's story.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour ends at the spookiest site in town, the witches tree. You'll discover how it got this name and why the city was cursed!
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- WalknTours
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 11 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Pace and timing
3 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
11 verified traveler reviews for Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Good time!
This was an easy and fun tour! Recommend!
via Tripadvisor
Worth it
Book this tour so a friend and I could check out Louisville and it worth the money and time spent doin' it. The Voice giving the Tour was perfect to give off the Eerie Atmosphere fore this Type of Tour. Length was fine fore what we was needing fore the day. It was only two of us so not sure fore bigger crowds. Experience was great, we had fun doin' it and will possibly do more like it in the Future. The only main complaint was the mentioning the next step prior to finishing the current. That part coulda been saved en route to it
via Tripadvisor
Informative, fun,...
Informative, fun, perfectly paced. We appreciated that you can stop and pause and continue when ready. We liked the narrator's spooky voice too. We had never been to Louisville and this honestly made our trip! We want to come back and stay in the neighborhood during Halloween.
via Viator
A very interesting piece of Louisville history I didn't know
Definitely a very cool experience and would definitely recommend for anyone visiting!
via Tripadvisor
Nice to go at my own pace
Ton of great information regarding the neighborhoods and ghosts. Directions to the next stop were a little confusing at times but and I had issues accessing the map on the app, but with my phone GPS I easily reached the next stop. Also appreciated that I could go at my own pace and spend more time in certain locations. Took a little over an hour.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 0.8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 68
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Louisville.
How much does Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $10 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Louisville usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour take?
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Plan for about 0.8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Louisville is not rushed.
Is Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 11 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Louisville, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 0.8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour?
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Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Louisville can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Louisville and add a light layer if any part of the 0.8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Louisville within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Louisville?
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Louisville runs bourbon distillery tours and tastings along the Urban Bourbon Trail, Churchill Downs and Derby Museum visits, Louisville Slugger factory tours and river cruises. On Outty we rank every Louisville experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour, ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!, Secrets of Louisville: 3hr NuLu Food & History Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Louisville?
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April to June and September to November. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Louisville?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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