Walk Old Louisville with author David Dominé and a signed true-crime memoir
3 hours
Guide, signed book, drink
Explore Old Louisville on a narrated walking tour led by local author David Dominé, with stops tied to A DARK ROOM IN GLITTER BALL CITY. Meet the author, hear the backstory, and visit neighborhood landmarks featured in the book.
Not suitable for individuals who rely on canes or walkers. This is a walking tour and you do not enter private residences; stops are outside. Some itinerary details may change based on what’s happening in the neighborhood.
Tickets are non-refundable. With enough advance notice, you can reschedule, subject to availability.
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.
625 Magnolia Avenue Louisville, KY (Old Louisville Brewery)
Louisville's historic walking tours have built a strong reputation on the strength of their guides, with names like David, Angelique, Jamie, and Gabe coming up repeatedly in glowing reviews. David Domine, who appears to be the author of a book and documentary about the area, brings a rare depth of personal and professional expertise to his tours, and guests consistently rave about his energy and storytelling. Angelique is equally praised, particularly for the ghost tour, where her personal connection to the Old Louisville neighborhood adds a genuinely unique layer to the experience. The ghost tour and architectural history tours both draw strong praise, with most guests describing the 90-minute to 3-hour walks as flying by thanks to the quality of the storytelling. The Old Louisville neighborhood, with its Victorian architecture and eerie history, gives guides plenty of rich material to work with. Private tour options are available and seem well-organized, with responsive communication ahead of time. If you're visiting Louisville and looking for something beyond the bourbon trail, this is a consistently well-reviewed way to spend an evening or afternoon.
Excellent and fun tour!! Great way to see some of historic Louisville and hear some of the history! Highly recommend!
Lori Buszkiewicz
May 23, 2026
Excellent and fun tour!! Great way to see some of historic Louisville and hear some of the history! Highly recommend!
Lori Buszkiewicz
May 23, 2026