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.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
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 Points
Departure
The Misfit Lou
Meet your guide at 119 S 7th St, Louisville, KY 40202.
Return
The Misfits and Mayhem Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville
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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.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
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 Points
Departure
The Misfit Lou
Meet your guide at 119 S 7th St, Louisville, KY 40202.
Return
Itinerary
1
The Misfit Lou
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
2
21c Museum Hotel
Check out the public art at one of the region's funkiest hotels!
3
The Belvedere
Learn about some of the city's biggest misfits at this sprawling waterfront park.
10 minutes
4
Fourth Street Live!
This bustling entertainment district was once the main shopping and theater thoroughfare of the Derby City.
5
Kentucky International Convention Center
Today's building is new, however the Kentucky International Convention Center occupies one of the oldest locations in downtown Louisville.
6
Jefferson County Court House
Designed in the 1830 by famed architect Gideon Shylock, this structure hints at the grandeur once typical of downtown Louisville.
7
Louisville City Hall
How many scandals are associated with the Bourbon City's City Hall? Find out here!
8
Seelbach Hotel
Built in 1905, this grand dame has many stories to tell.
10 minutes
9
Cathedral of the Assumption
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?
10
Jefferson Square Park
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?
