The Witches’ Tree Louisville
The Witches’ Tree in Louisville: A gnarled and twisted tree in a famed Louisville neighborhood has become something of a tourist attraction. The unlikely reason? Its spooky connection to a forgotten side of Derby City history, a time when practitioners of the dark arts used to meet under the craggy…
Where To Get Decked Out For Derby Like A Local
Spring is right around the corner and for Louisvillians that means one thing – Derby! The Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks are two events that are always loaded with high fashion, fantastic hats, and luxurious hairstyles. If you’ll be traveling to the Derby City to watch the greatest two minutes…
A Dark Room in Glitter Ball City
A Dark Room in Glitter Ball City Focuses National Attention on Old Louisville, Kentucky New Book Showcases Infamous “Murder House” LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, September 2, 2021—When residents of Kentucky’s largest city awoke to the news of a grisly murder one morning, they probably didn’t suspect it would become the subject of…
Ghost Orbs caught on camera. Haunted?
Ghost orbs: This video shows a number of ghost orbs that were caught on camera one evening after the homeowner noticed strange noises coming from the living and dining rooms in the middle of the night. Take a look and see for yourself. Haunted? Let us know your thoughts!
The Different Types of Ghosts (with Pictures)
Did you know that there are many different types of ghosts? Most people don’t! Even in the phantom world there is no “one size fits all.” Below are the various types of ghost and some information and pictures about each one. The Interactive Personality Ghost The Interactive Personality Ghosts are…
Louisville Historic District
The Louisville Historic District dates back to the late 1800s. During that time, what is now considered Old Louisville emerged as a suburb for the elite of Louisville, Kentucky, where bourbon barons, racetrack royalty, and titans of tobacco built impressive residences along Third and Fourth streets. Its heyday was short-lived,…
Red Top Hot Dogs Review – Louisville, KY
We love local area businesses and wanted to do a review on Red Top Hot Dogs located in Louisville, KY. David Domine from Louisville Historic Tours showcases some of the delicious dogs served up by Red Top Hotdogs. If you’ve never visited, it’s definitely worth a try if you’re in…
Louisville Historic Tours Returns for 16th Season
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, March 8, 2021—In March, Louisville Historic Tours, which The New York Times recommends as the first thing not to miss during a visitor’s “36 Hours in Louisville,” will return for its 16th season. Offered three times a day, seven days a week, their curated architecture and haunted history…
Sightseeing Tours and Things to Do in Louisville, KY
Louisville has hundreds of interesting sights and points of interest that cost nothing or very little to enjoy. Many of these attractions can be found in Old Louisville, the historic neighborhood just south of, and adjacent to, the downtown area. If you don’t have time for a full tour of…
Virtual Louisville Tours on Facebook Live
Like so many other businesses, Louisville Historic Tours is really feeling the impact that COVID-19 is having on our local community. When the new tour season started up again on March 15, we were still able to offer tours, but that quickly ground to a halt. Now, we’re counting down…
About our Old Louisville Tours
Louisville Historic Tours is proud to have been featured on the New York Times, TripAdvisor with over 500 reviews, USA Today, Louisville Courier-Journal, and more. We take you through the heart of Old Louisville to see Saint James Court, the Pink Palace, the Witches’ tree, and more. If you’re looking…
Reviews of our Louisville Tours on TripAdvisor!
Please review our Louisville Tours: As you probably already know, reviews are the lifeblood of the tourism industry. We work extremely hard to ensure that each of our guests have a fabulous time during our tours. From architecture, ghost tours, history, and more, we strive to curate an experience that…