The Misfits and Mayhem Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville

4.9
(19 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

As the sun sets over the Ohio River, the streets of downtown Louisville come alive with stories of the city’s most notorious misfits and moments of mayhem. The Misfits and Mayhem Tour is an evening stroll through the darker, quirkier, and more scandalous side of the River City, offering visitors a glimpse into the eccentric figures, unsolved mysteries, and disasters that have shaped Louisville’s history.

What's Included

Complimentary souvenir
Alcoholic Beverages
Free Poems!
Entertaining guide
Gratuities
Private transportation
Parking Fees
Extra drinks, etc. beyond the cost of the initial welcome cocktail

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide at 119 S 7th St, Louisville, KY 40202.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Start your exploration of the misfits and mayhem to be found in downtown Louisville with a signature cocktail at this Seventh Street bar.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Check out the public art at one of the region's funkiest hotels!

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Learn about some of the city's biggest misfits at this sprawling waterfront park.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    This bustling entertainment district was once the main shopping and theater thoroughfare of the Derby City.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Today's building is new, however the Kentucky International Convention Center occupies one of the oldest locations in downtown Louisville.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Designed in the 1830 by famed architect Gideon Shylock, this structure hints at the grandeur once typical of downtown Louisville.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    How many scandals are associated with the Bourbon City's City Hall? Find out here!

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Built in 1905, this grand dame has many stories to tell.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    One of the oldest houses of worship in the region, today's Cathedral of the Assumption in downtown Louisville has seen its share of history. But do you know the story of how a terrible bunch of misfits almost burned it to the ground in the 1850s?

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Also known as "Founders Square," the epicenter of downtown Louisville has been called many things over the years. Why did many refer to it as "Injustice Square" in 2020?

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Louisville Historic Tours

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Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Crime Tours
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