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Ghost Tour: Louisville's Haunted History
4.0
29 Ratings
Louisville
Explore Louisville’s haunted history with Derby City Ghosts. Join our walking tour for spine-tingling tales and uncover the city’s supernatural secrets.
Explore Louisville’s haunted history with Derby City Ghosts. Join our walking tour for spine-tingling tales and uncover the city’s supernatural secrets.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 141 N 6th St - Discover the legacy of George Rogers Clark, a Revolutionary War hero and the founder of Louisville. Legend has it that his spirit is connected to his statue, causing the surrounding air to become chillingly cold, with visitors sensing a dark, intense energy.
- 401 W River Rd - Explore the haunted history of the Mary M. Miller…
- 141 N 6th St - Discover the legacy of George Rogers Clark, a Revolutionary War hero and the founder of Louisville. Legend has it that his spirit is connected to his statue, causing the surrounding air to become chillingly cold, with visitors sensing a dark, intense energy.
- 401 W River Rd - Explore the haunted history of the Mary M. Miller Riverboat, where the spirit of its namesake is said to still visit the control room. Mary made history as America’s first female licensed steamboat captain, and her remarkable story is a must-hear.
- 21c Museum Hotel - Delight in the intriguing ghost tales linked to the 21c Museum and Hotel. Originally a 19th-century tobacco and bourbon warehouse, guests have reported seeing (and smelling) many unusual occurrences during their stay.
- Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory - Batter up! Employees of this factory have reported sightings and sounds of spirits of several baseball players within these walls. Listen as your guide shares stories of these players, still aiming to hit a home run.
- Frazier History Museum - This museum, housing one of the world’s largest collections of toy soldiers and historic miniatures, is rich in history and hauntings. Enjoy tales of miniatures moving on their own, a ghostly rider on horseback traversing the galleries, and more.
- South 6th Street & Park Avenue - Visit The Witches’ Tree, a favorite spot for history enthusiasts and paranormal fans. Decorated with trinkets and baubles from locals seeking to appease vengeful witches, this gnarled tree is home to numerous spirits. Add this bonus stop for some extra spooky excitement.
- Conrad-Caldwell House Museum (Conrad’s Castle) - Once known as “Conrad’s Castle,” this historic Victorian mansion hosts several spirits, including its original owners. Enjoy these captivating stories on your extended tour!
What's Included
- 1 hour walking tour
- Thoroughly researched and accurate history
- Professional and courteous guide
- Authentic local ghost stories
- 1 hour walking tour
- Thoroughly researched and accurate history
- Professional and courteous guide
- Authentic local ghost stories
What's Not Included
- Transportation
- Guide tip
- Transportation
- Guide tip
Additional Information
Discover the eerie streets of Louisville on our ghost tour, guided by an expert with a passion for the paranormal. This walking tour leads you through the city’s most haunted locations, where you’ll hear spine-chilling tales of ghostly encounters and spectral inhabitants. As you stroll through historic sites, you’ll uncover the terrifying stories that…
Discover the eerie streets of Louisville on our ghost tour, guided by an expert with a passion for the paranormal. This walking tour leads you through the city’s most haunted locations, where you’ll hear spine-chilling tales of ghostly encounters and spectral inhabitants. As you stroll through historic sites, you’ll uncover the terrifying stories that make Louisville one of the most haunted cities east of the Mississippi.
Visit renowned spots like the Mary M. Miller Riverboat, where restless spirits are said to roam, and the 21c Museum and Hotel, known for its enigmatic past. Unveil the haunted history of the Louisville Slugger Museum and the Frazier History Museum, each with its own eerie legends.
Stand on haunted ground and delve into the city’s dark past. Whether you’re a history buff, a ghost enthusiast, or just looking for an exhilarating night out, this tour offers chills, excitement, and a deeper understanding of Louisville’s haunted legacy.
Location
Fort Nelson Park
West Main Street
Meet your guide at Fort Nelson Park, 705 W Main St #701, Louisville, KY 40202. Your guide will be wearing a US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.0
(29 Ratings)
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Miranda_l
Jan 24, 2026
He was a very good story teller and my group of 4 enjoyed listening to his stories of history and ghosts that haunt Loui - If you enjoy Historic Events and Ghost Haunting stories I recommend this. The walking was short distance.
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Lindacz2643lv
Jan 23, 2026
Fun tour - It was a fun time! The stories were intriguing and our guide was knowledgeable about both the history of ghosts in Louisville and the history of the city itself.
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984carissah
Oct 27, 2025
Kate provided a lot of information and a wonderful experience. - Kate was a joy to be around. She was very knowledgeable and you could feel her passion for her hometown in her stories. She made sure we all felt safe and comfortable throughout our tour and we all had a great time. Kate is very quirky and kind and she did a phenomenal job delivering a wonderfully informative experience. Would go back.
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Kerry_r
Oct 16, 2025
Call experience,... - Great experience, knowledgeable guide- would definitely do this again! I’m from the local area and still was able to learn some additional history and local folklore. Looking forward to booking another tour soon.
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Lori_j
Sep 14, 2025
Belle our guide was very... - Belle our guide was very informative and has a great personality!! It was nice to learn about the history of Kentucky!!
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Judie_s
Oct 17, 2025
don't have high hopes for this one - Booked this tour for a few main reasons, one of which was to see the Mary M. Miller Riverboat which is prominently featured in the listing for the tour. Well, we walked down to the water to find, the boat was not there, it was being displayed elsewhere.
So we got to listen to stories, while staring at the water. Also never went to the Louisville Slugger museum or the Frazier History museum, which was also mentioned in the listing. So basically, we didn't get to see/hear about the "main attractions." Our guide was new, he tried, it's not his fault one of main sites to see was not there. I have been on many ghost tours, and I have to say, this one was disappointing.
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Scott_l
Nov 9, 2025
It happens - Provider canceled tour hr and half before tour started and wanted us to take another tour time we could not make.
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Jeff_r
Jan 19, 2026
Awful, scammy, not as advertised - 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 (upon further research some of the WALKING stops aren’t even possible to walk to in the time frame) to see who would show up, then they made up random stuff to fill the time when we we did show up
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Denise_t
Oct 15, 2025
Disappointing - First time ever disappointed with a Viator tour. We didnt see any of the places as described in itinerary, were led under the freeway which was very dark, dirty, and loud with nothing to see, guide could not be heard well but very nice and polite. We wre vere disappointed in the lack of historical content and would not recommend this tour.
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Beachqueenchicago
Oct 4, 2025
Awful, boring, too many people - This was awful!!! Probably 30 people and couldn’t hear guide, who walked ahead and us in the back couldn’t hear anything. I asked her to walk in the middle of us, she ignored me.
Started late because people were late and she wanted to what 5 minutes and then call them! We were on time, let’s go!
Also NOT a ghost tour, more history than anything else. We left after 2 stops and many people were saying how lame it was. I expect bettter and want a full refund!!!
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