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Walking Ghost Tour in Louisville

400 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
Duration

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

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.

  • Fun and safe destruction experience at the Wreck Room
  • Feel the thrill of smashing up everyday items like TVs and bottles
  • Small-group experience with a maximum of five people
  • Choice of several departure times throughout the day

What To Expect

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Jefferson County Jail (Louisville, Kentucky)



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.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Old House



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.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Seelbach Hotel



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.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vital Sites at The Brennan House



Built by a local distiller named Thomas Brennan, this historically preserved home was the residence for the both brilliant and bizarre Brennan family for many years. Several of the peculiar family’s ghosts haunt visitors to this very day.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Brown Hotel



This hotel has seen its fair share of tragedy and fame. It was in this hotel’s kitchen that a Kentucky favorite dish, known as the “Hot Brown,” was created. But its the ghost of the hotel’s owner, James Graham Brown, that is rumored to haunt the halls of his beloved hotel.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Louisville Palace Theatre



Theaters are famous for having ghosts, and the Palace Theatre is no different. Haunted by a variety of ghosts and mysteries, the guide will explore its history and unravel the true identities of the spirits haunting this century old theatre.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Guided Walking Tour
  • Gratuities

Durations

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

400 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
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