Old Louisville Walking Tour: Victorian Mansion District
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257 Ratings
Louisville

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: 24 hours
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…
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What's Included
  • Private Restroom For Tour Guests
Additional Information

The Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour offers a guided exploration of the largest continuous collection of Victorian Mansions in the United States! Crafted by a renowned local architect and historian, this tour highlights the history and architecture of this nationally acclaimed historic preservation district. The tour starts and concludes at the…

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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.

Customer Ratings
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Nicole_j
Jul 27, 2025
A To-Do in Louisville! - We had a fantastic experience on the Historic Old Louisville tour! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the area’s rich history. She shared fascinating stories and architectural details that brought each mansion to life. What really stood out was how thoughtful and prepared she was—when we reached a overshadowed area with some pesky bugs, she offered bug spray to the entire group without hesitation. That level of care and attention made the experience even more enjoyable. This tour is a perfect blend of history, charm, and Southern hospitality. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Louisville or even locals wanting to see their city in a new light!
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Ginacbird
Jul 25, 2025
Quick couples trip to Louisville - My husband and I enjoyed our tour. It was terribly hot, but the guide made sure we always stopped in a shady area before she started a lengthy discussion about a home, building, or statue of some kind. The tour keeps a quick pace, and you are continually moving. There are a lot, and I mean a lot of uneven areas in the old area where we took the tour. We are late 50’s and mid 60’s, and we did find it somewhat challenging when you add the heat. We excused ourselves 15 minutes early and returned to our car for fresh water. We would highly recommended if you enjoy history.
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Debs1964
Jul 20, 2025
Interesting tour - Interesting tour with a very knowledgeable guide. We saw homes in Louisville we would not have seen otherwise. We were glad we did it.
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Annmarie_a
Jul 20, 2025
It was a very interesting... - It was a very interesting and informative tour. My husband and I were the only two people on the tour. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and personable.
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Williamcodyn
Jul 20, 2025
Weekend visit from Ohio - This is such a fascinating area with great history. I love that multiple organizations that are working together to maintain this area. The guide was professional, kind, and very knowledgeable to the area, architecture, history, and everything we had questions on. She was easy to follow, hear, and understand. The tour was well worth the small fee - Highly Recommend!
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Darrell_b
Jul 20, 2025
Great tour of old... - Great tour of old Louisville. Jasmine was an awesome guide, thorough and easy to understand. Great pace and duration.
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Taylorpr1838xh
Jul 19, 2025
Worth it - David was such a pleasant guide as we walked through Old Louisville. He is incredibly well spoken and when he tells stories, you become immersed in his words. Even if you are local, this is a great tour to learn about Louisville from David, who’s clearly knowledgeable about the city. Thanks, David!
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Ann_v
Jul 19, 2025
Architecture in Louisville - You learn about the history of architecture and so much history intertwined such as the Louisville world's fair.
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Lily_d
Jul 19, 2025
A wonderful and... - A wonderful and informative walking tour with our lovely and well informed tour guide, Jasmine. We learned a lot!
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45wadew
Jul 15, 2025
What a let down. - The guide never showed up. We stood there in the park waiting then we expected a call but no call. ,so I called them on both numbers and no answer, then when I asked for my money back,they said no. What a let down.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).