Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour
Visitors explore the historic mansions of Old Louisville dressed in festive holiday decor. The self-guided experience offers a rare look inside these architectural treasures, with general admission allowing entry to each participating home across the weekend. An upgraded evening option features a tour of two homes festively lit for the holidays.
What to Expect
Step inside historic Victorian mansions dressed in their holiday finery.
Event Details
Ages
Children 17 and under are free when accompanying their family.
Neighborhood
Old Louisville
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Old Louisville Neighborhood Council
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Historic architecture and holiday decor enthusiasts
Vibe
Historic and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $30 general admission; $60 General Admission PLUS Friday Night Lights. – Get tickets
Tips & Advice
- General admission is valid Saturday and Sunday, so spread your visits across both days; you may enter each home only once.
- Begin the regular weekend tour at the Filson Historical Society Museum, located at 1310 S 3rd Street.
- If you have a Friday Night Lights ticket, watch your email the week before for the addresses of its two homes.
- Choose the Friday Night Lights ticket if you want the evening tour of two holiday-lit homes as well as weekend admission.
- Wear comfortable shoes for moving between participating historic homes during your tour.
Special Events & Promotions
- Friday Night Lights: an evening tour of two homes lit for Christmas on Friday, December 4, with its own ticket that also includes general admission.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the tour start?
The regular weekend tour begins at the Filson Historical Society Museum, 1310 S 3rd Street.
Can I split my visit across both days?
Yes. General admission is good for both Saturday and Sunday, but you can enter each home only once during the two days.
What is Friday Night Lights?
It's a ticket that includes general admission plus a Friday evening tour of two homes lit for the holidays. The addresses of the two homes are emailed to ticket holders the week before.
Who does the tour support?
It's the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council, a non-profit dedicated to historic preservation in Old Louisville.
Where can I eat nearby?
Old Louisville has spots like Burger Boy, Buck's, Lucretia's Kitchen, Old Louisville Tavern, Granville Pub and Noble Funk Brewery. 610 Magnolia is reservations only.
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