Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour

Discover the charm and grandeur of Old Louisville’s Victorian Mansions on a guided walking tour. Support historic preservation and explore the largest collection of its kind in the US!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 1340 S 4th St - We are a white building with a red terra-cotta roof and arched doors and windows inside Central Park. Parking is available on the surrounding streets and you will walk into the park to meet us. We take your safety and comfort seriously. The Visitors Center provides a clean restroom. The Visitors Center is located next to a police substation. The Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour showcases the nation’s largest Victorian Mansion district.
What's Included
  • 48-page color brochure
  • Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
Additional Information

The Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour is a guided tour of the heart of the Victorian Mansion district in Old Louisville. Designed by a prominent local architect and historian, this tour focuses on the history and architecture of this nationally recognized historic preservation district boasting the largest collection of Victorian Mansions in the United States. The tour begins in the comfortable, Frederick Law Olmsted designed Visitors Center in Central Park. Every ticket purchase supports the nonprofit Old Louisville Neighborhood Council which serves to protect the nation’s largest contiguous collection of Victorian mansions and their streetscapes. Thank you for supporting Historic Preservation! Persons under 17 are free.

Location
Historic Old Louisville Neighborhood & Visitors Center
South 4th Street
We are a white building with a red terra-cotta roof inside Central Park. Parking is available on the surrounding streets and you walk into the park to meet us. We take your safety and comfort seriously. The Visitors Center provides a clean restroom and is located next to a police substation.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Sharonbh2638kb
Aug 20, 2024
A beautiful neighborhood walk - Molly was very knowledgeable and passionate about showing us around the beautiful historic homes. Each house was prettier than the next. It is one of those trips you can take several times and learn something new every time.
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Terri
Aug 13, 2024
Glad we did this! - We had an enjoyable, educational walking tour with Molly! I had no idea that Louisville had such a beautiful historical area.
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Ns9536
Aug 13, 2024
Who if you like old houses and history - Molly, our guide was great. She knew all the history of the beautiful homes. The Belgravia neighborhood was my favorite
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O1994gojohnk
Aug 5, 2024
Great tour and docent. - Molly was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Louisville and the homes that we saw. Her commentary brought the experience to life. I was unaware of the history of the city. And the home tour was very illuminating. I would highly recommend it!
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Lmirshaf
Jul 31, 2024
Incredibly informative! - The tour was fascinating, but in learning about the history of Old Louisville as well as its he architectural styles of Louisville the houses. Our tour guide was both kind and very knowledgeable. We highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in learning more about the area.
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Wcharles_h
Jul 29, 2024
Great tour - Jasmine was a phenomenal tour guide. She pointed out important architectural details and discussed many interesting stories and anecdotes about the houses and the people who own/owned them.
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Carmen_b
Jul 28, 2024
The guide was just great... - The guide was just great and I can really recoment the tour, it is something special, So detailed and interesting
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Brianbg815wa
Jul 22, 2024
Gorgeous & Informative - Informative and gorgeous tour of Old Louisville architecture. The tour guide was thoroughly knowledgeable about the history as well as details of the buildings!
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Marty_p
Jul 13, 2024
Perfect day walking Louisville - Our tour guide was awesome, very knowledgeable of the architecture and informative on historical residents in this very beautiful neighborhood.
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Catherine_l
Jul 12, 2024
Tour guide was very knowledgeable - Facts about world fair being in Louisville. Interesting facts about the homes in the district. Tour guide put forth a lot of research in the history of the homes.
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