The Victorian Ghost Walk®
A theatrical walking tour from beyond the grave where the past comes alive and the dead share their stories. Directed by Keith McGill.
$40+Fees
Per Person
What Is the Annual Victorian Ghost Walk®?
The Victorian Ghost Walk is a once-a-year production of outdoor theater staged in Old Louisville, Kentucky. Over roughly two hours, groups follow a lantern-bearing guide through gas-lit streets and step inside Gilded Age mansions, where costumed actors portray real residents of the neighborhood and other legendary characters while recounting their stories of scandal, tragedy, and the unexplained. 2026 will be our 18th year!
Written by David Dominé. Directed by Keith McGill. Benefits the South Fourth Street Association in Old Louisville, America’s Most Haunted Neighborhood.
This is a rain or shine event. Once a year only, always the third weekend in October. Tickets are nonrefundable.
Victorian Ghost Walk 2026 Dates, Times and Tickets
October 16th, 17th, & 18th
Departures 6–9pm, last tour ends by 11pm
Tours start and end at the
Conrad-Caldwell House Museum
1402 St. James Court, Louisville, KY
Departing every 15 minutes between 6–9pm
Tour length: Approximately 2 hours
$40
Plus Fees
Some of the Victorian Ghost Walk Spirits You'll Meet
Alfred Victor DuPont
The millionaire who met a scandalous end. Or did he?
Queen Lucinda
The self-proclaimed “Queen of America.”
The Stick Witch
A crazed guardian of the park.
Jennie Bowman
A young Irish lass with a sad tale – and a fireplace poker!
Lady Ross
She didn’t know she married a cad.
Ready to Meet Them?
Important Information
- Treat your tickets like theater tickets. If you miss your tour, there are no refunds.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time slot and check in at the Conrad-Caldwell House Museum.
- This is a rain or shine event, so bring an umbrella. In the case of severe weather, the event may be rescheduled to another evening.
- Not wheelchair accessible. This tour includes steps and uneven surfaces.
- Call or text (502) 718-2764 for more info.
Before or After the Tour
See the Locations from HBO's Murder in Glitterball City
Continue the story on David Dominé’s Glitter Ball City Tour.
The Victorian Ghost Walk route passes the house where the Jamie Carroll murder occurred and where the body was found buried in the basement.
"My family and I had a ball on David Dominé's Victorian Ghost Walk® through Old Louisville in October! With fascinating historical info about the neighborhood, creepy stories, and humor, it was a spooky-good time on a lovely autumn evening. We'll definitely be back!"
Victorian Ghost Walk FAQ
What is the Victorian Ghost Walk?
The Victorian Ghost Walk is a once-a-year production of outdoor theater staged in Old Louisville, Kentucky. It is directed by Keith McGill and benefits the South Fourth Street Association in Old Louisville. Each year, always the third weekend in October, a cast of local actors returns from the grave to portray real historical figures and legendary spirits, performing among gas-lit walkways, on the porches and in the parlors of the neighborhood’s Gilded Age mansions. Written by local author David Dominé the Victorian Ghost Walk® runs three nights only and is not a standard haunted house or a conventional ghost tour.
Do you actually go inside the mansions?
Yes. Over the course of the tour, groups enter more than half a dozen private residences in Old Louisville, where actors perform in the parlors and on the porches. This indoor access and costumed actors separate the Victorian Ghost Walk from sidewalk ghost tours in other cities.
Is the Victorian Ghost Walk connected to HBO's Murder in Glitterball City?
Yes. The team from World of Wonder attended the 2022 Victorian Ghost Walk and filmed numerous scenes that appear in the 2026 HBO Original documentary Murder in Glitterball City. David Dominé’s true-crime book A Dark Room in Glitter Ball City inspired the two-part docuseries that was directed by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, the brains behind RuPaul’s Drag Race. Many neighborhood residents and local actors appear in it. The Victorian Ghost Walk route winds through the same historic neighborhood featured in both, and it passes by the Richard Robinson House, the mansion where the murder was uncovered in 2010 when the body of Jamie Carroll was found buried in the basement.
When is the Victorian Ghost Walk held?
Directed by Keith McGill, the Victorian Ghost Walk is a once-a-year production held on the third weekend of October only. It runs three nights, Friday through Sunday. In 2026 those dates are October 16, 17 and 18, with tours departing every 15 minutes from 6:00 to 9:00 pm each night.
How long is the Victorian Ghost Walk?
Where does the tour start and end?
The Victorian Ghost Walk starts and ends at the Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, on the corner of St. James Court at Magnolia Avenue (1402 St. James Court, Louisville, KY). There is no dedicated lot, but free parking is available on St. James Court, Magnolia Avenue, and Fourth and Sixth Streets.
What happens in the event of rain?
The Victorian Ghost Walk goes on rain or shine, and tickets are non-refundable. In the case of severe weather, the event may be rescheduled to another evening. Dress for the conditions and consider closed-toed shoes, since the route cuts through grassy and potentially muddy sections of Central Park.
What should I wear?
Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear you can stand and walk in for two hours. Closed-toed shoes are recommended, especially after rain, since the route crosses grassy and potentially muddy sections of Central Park.
Are the tours wheelchair accessible?
No. While much of the route covers relatively flat ground, sidewalks in this 130-year-old neighborhood are uneven in places, and groups enter more than half a dozen residences that require walking up and down several steps. The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Can I take photos during the tour?
Yes, photography is welcome. Please keep videos to under 15 seconds. This is a live theatrical performance, so silence your phone, don’t take calls during scenes, and step back so shorter guests can see.
Can I get a refund if I miss my tour?
No. Tickets are non-refundable. Treat them like theater or concert tickets and arrive at least 15 minutes before your selected time slot. If you arrive after your group has departed, you’ll need to wait for availability on a later tour, which isn’t guaranteed.
Three Nights. One Chance.
This annual event sells out every year. Reserve your spot today!
As Featured in HBO’s Murder in Glitterball City