What you'll do:

As night falls over Derby City, Louisville’s streets begin to hum with stories that refuse to rest. On the #1 ghost tour in Louisville, you’re invited to step into that hush and uncover a past shaped by ambition, tragedy, and lingering spirits. Operating nightly, year-round, this immersive walking tour is led by local guides known for their deep knowledge of Louisville’s haunted history. With every step, the city reveals another layer of itself, quiet, watchful, and filled with echoes of lives once lived. Be sure to wear your most comfortable shoes, because the stories unfold one shadowed street at a time.

The journey weaves through Louisville’s most iconic haunted locations, each grounded in documented history. Outside the Grady Hotel, once a bustling downtown fixture, you’ll hear factual accounts tied to its former guests and the unexplained activity long reported around the property. At Lucinda’s Residence, the narrative turns more intimate, focusing on the people who lived and died there and the disturbances said to follow them. The tour also explores the storied past of the Galt House Hotel, a landmark rebuilt multiple times after fires and floods, and the Belle of Louisville, America’s oldest operating river steamboat, known for its long service history and generations of reported encounters. Stories are carefully researched and shared where they happened. We do not enter buildings, but standing on the original ground makes the history feel unsettlingly close.

Covering roughly a mile, this experience is ideal for private groups, bachelorette parties, corporate outings, and special events, offering a memorable way to explore Louisville together after dark. The tour is proudly USMC Disabled Combat-Veteran-owned and led by a women and minority-led team, blending thoughtful storytelling with respect for the city’s real past. By the end of the night, Louisville no longer feels like just a place you visited. It feels like a city that noticed you back, quietly watching as you walk away.

Why we love it for your party:

• Stand near the Galt House and hear tales shaped by fire and loss.

• Visit Lucinda’s Residence, where quiet spirits still seem to linger.

• Pause by the Grady Hotel and uncover unsettling guest accounts.

• Walk past the Belle of Louisville as river ghosts whisper nearby.

• Join the tour and experience Louisville’s haunted heart after dark.

About this experience partner:

Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tour is a guided walking experience led by local storytellers who know Louisville’s streets and haunted past firsthand. As night falls, you’ll explore the city’s historic riverfront and downtown areas while hearing well-researched stories of tragedy, mystery, and lingering spirits tied to real events.

Additional information:

• Duration: 1 hour, covering approximately 1 mile

• Bonus option: Ask about the extended tour for access to additional haunted sites

• Admission: Bring your ID (no printed tickets needed)

• Parking: Visit parkopedia.com for the most up-to-date parking info