From US$48 per person
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5.0 / 5 from 24 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 15
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 5.0 / 5 · 24 reviews
About this tour
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.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
Meeting point: Meet your guide beneath the "golden butt" at the corner of 7th and Main.
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Itinerary
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- 1
Begin your tour with a welcome cocktail at Proof on Main and check out the public art at one of the region's funkiest hotels!(15 min)
- 2
Stand in the place where it all began as you learn about Louisville's Wild West past.(5 min)
- 3
Learn about some of the city's biggest misfits at this sprawling waterfront park.(10 min)
- 4
Today's building is new, however the Kentucky International Convention Center occupies one of the oldest locations in downtown Louisville.(pass by)
- 5
This bustling entertainment district was once the main shopping and theater thoroughfare of the Derby City.(pass by)
- 6
Built in 1905, this grand dame has many stories to tell.(10 min)
- 7
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?(pass by)
- 8
Designed in the 1830 by famed architect Gideon Shylock, this structure hints at the grandeur once typical of downtown Louisville.(pass by)
- 9
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?(pass by)
- 10
How many scandals are associated with the Bourbon City's City Hall? Find out here!(pass by)
Know before you go
- 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
Included
- Complimentary souvenir
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Free Poems!
- Entertaining guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
- Parking Fees
- Extra drinks, etc. beyond the cost of the initial welcome cocktail
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Location & contact
- Area
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide beneath the "golden butt" at the corner of 7th and Main
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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