Old Louisville True-Crime Walking Tour
Walk Old Louisville with David Dominé and explore the story behind Glitter Ball City
Duration
3 hours
Includes
Signed book, cocktail, souvenir
Highlights
Explore Old Louisville with author David Dominé on a walking tour inspired by his true-crime memoir, A DARK ROOM IN GLITTER BALL CITY. Hear about the case, the neighborhood, and the research behind the book as you walk through its Victorian historic district.
- Follow David Dominé through the neighborhood that inspired his memoir
- Discover the writing process and true-crime backstory behind Glitter Ball City
- Explore Old Louisville's Victorian architecture and historic streetscapes
- Hear stories connected to the book's landmarks and local history
- Expect a flexible route that may adjust to neighborhood activity
Itinerary
- Old Louisville Brewery
- Central Park
- Conrad-Caldwell House Museum
- St. James Court
- 1897 Venus Fountain
- Fountain Court
- The MURDER House
- Belgravia Court
- The Pink Palace
- Millionaires Row
- Samuel Culbertson Mansion
- Bishop's Hat House
- La Casa Fabulosa
- Fourth and Crazy
- Ormsby Avenue
- Floral Terrace
- The Witches' Tree
What's Included
- Guided walk with author David Dominé
- Personalized signed copy of A DARK ROOM IN GLITTER BALL CITY
- Welcome Glitter Ball cocktail or mocktail
- Happy Balls bourbon candy
- Disco ball souvenir
- Street parking
Important details
- Ages 18+ only
- Arrive 10–15 minutes early
- Requires walking without relying on a cane or walker
- Operates rain or shine; bring an umbrella for manageable rain
- Requires accepting a liability waiver for time in and travel to and from Old Louisville
Cancellation Policy
Tickets are non-refundable. With enough advance notice, you may reschedule, subject to availability.
FAQs
Meet at the Old Louisville Brewery at 625 W. Magnolia Avenue, Louisville, KY, for a welcome “Glitter Ball” cocktail or mocktail before the walk begins.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate attire. The tour is rain or shine, so bring an umbrella if rain is manageable.
No. This is a walking tour and you do not enter structures, since many homes are private residences. You’ll stop outside places like the Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, and visits there (and to The Filson Historical Society) can be arranged separately.
Meeting details
Old Louisville Brewery, 625 W Magnolia Ave, Louisville, KY 40208
