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The Waverly Hills Sanatorium

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4400 Paralee Dr, Louisville, KY 40272, United States

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Stacia Hughes

My daughter wanted to come here for her birthday, so we chose the 2 hour tour to start out. Such a cool experience. I can’t speak to the other tour options, but this one was perfect for us. The guide, Vince, showed us quite a few key areas and was super knowledgeable and funny. We didn’t happen to see anything paranormal, but in fairness it was still light outside for most of our tour. Only downside was it was pretty hot in the building (it’s summer so of course it is) and obviously that can’t be helped. I’d recommend bringing water with you. Highly recommend if you’re into spooky and paranormal, or even if you’re just interested in lesser known history!

Heather Lewis

When I first got tickets for this place it was because my daughter wanted to go. I got the tickets thinking the tour was going to be walking around and listening, and watching for spirit. My fault for not reading the description! But it was still so much fun! The 2 hour tour is basically a history lesson as you walk through the building, with that being said it was definitely not like sitting in class! We got "Uncle John” for our tour guide and he was so much fun. He is very knowledgeable of the entire property and some of the patients that stayed there. He also showed a lot of respect for the patients that were there in spirit. He told us stories about patients and how they was cared for, about their meals, surgeries, how family visited at the time. He even corrected stories that I have read on google about the place that has been twisted I guess from being passed on through other people. I would definitely recommend this place. Do not take small children! If you want to learn the basics of the property then go ahead and schedule a 2 hr tour, if you’re wanting to experience some paranormal activity then I would suggest staying overnight. Make sure uncle John is there first he’s the best!!!

Dani Ray

This place is unbelievable! We did a paranormal tour so, it was night and most of the tour was in the dark. The tour guide was a great story teller and super knowledgeable. We had an amazing time! I'd like to go back and see it in the day so that I can get a better look at the actual building but the paranormal tour was so cool and I'm really glad we did that one first! If you're in Louisville and like the creepy and paranormal do yourself a favor and check it out!!!

J

I decided that I wanted to come tour Waverly for my birthday, and it was one of the BEST birthday gifts! The building is charming to me, I fell in love with it immediately! The energy you feel in different parts of the building is amazing to experience. Our guide was Vince and he was so cool and really made the tour! Loved hearing his stories and his respect for not only the building but any residents that still call it home. I definitely recommend visiting and I know I will be back again!

Victoria Proutey

We went for my daughter’s birthday and we loved the historical tour. John was the best guide of any place I’ve ever toured. He was extremely knowledgeable, funny, and patient. He made sure everyone got the pictures they wanted. And he pushed the facts not the fiction. John is THE MUST go with guide. He said we’d be back and we absolutely will to do an overnight. Oh and give that man a raise, he’s that good.

Tara Love

My husband and I went back in 2019 (VIP) and we had a blast and the haunted house was fantastic! This year was a let down to be honest! We did not get VIP seeing as we had already done the tour but the haunted house was just "blah". Employees were great and interacted with everyone and was great in the haunted house but the actual haunted house was pretty lame compared to 2019! Making memories with the family was the best part!

Jeff Leftwich

We did the historical tour and it was a phenomenal experience!! Our guide, John, was very knowledgeable, and ensured everything was factual. Regardless if you’re going for history or paranormal it’s highly recommended. It’s great to see the ongoing refurbishment and can’t wait to visit again in a year or so. The price is very very fair for experience!

Charles Hupp

My daughter and I were gifted tours as Christmas gifts. I think it turned out to be the best gift. We visited this past weekend. What a fantastic time. I wasn't sure what to expect. My daughter was ecstatic about going here. We did the paranormal tour on Saturday night. The weather made it even creepier than I'm sure it usually is. Windy and rainy definitely helped add to the eerie atmosphere. Our tour guide was Val. She did a fantastic job telling the story of Waverly as well as the darker stories of her current residents. Would recommend doing both tours. Do this historical tour first and learn about the building and then go back at night to see her come to life.

Stephanie Zapata

We decided to go on the paranormal guided tour as a birthday adventure for my daughter. Awesome tour! Will be going back for the historical tour and, hopefully, a private investigation! The staff did such a wonderful job, they really "set the hook" so to speak as we will be back for more!

Catherine W

First visit there BUT I was there for the Haunted House with friends. It is great place. The price is reasonable too. Parking can be little issue because when I came in. I was little bit confused of which side as left for GA admission and right is for VIP admission. So it would be nice to have the sign when we come in to park. But in other wise, it is neat place. I would love to come back for the actual tour.

Panther Platform Guy

My girlfriend and I have always wanted to visit this building and it didn't disappoint. The paranormal tour was amazing and we are going back to do the 6 hour free roam investigation. The tour guides were amazing as well. Would strongly recommend visiting this place.

A&J Phillips

This place is AMAZING! And our tour guides were great great people! It’s a beautiful historical building that deserves to be respected and acknowledged for its rich history and, for the paranormal lovers out there (like me), you should definitely experience it for yourself! Only, don’t trespass. These people are doing their very best to care for this place to keep it alive for everyone to experience, don’t ruin it and help support what they are trying to do! I got the pleasure to meet a man by the name of Kool Aid and what a cool guy! He made our tour so fun and I admired his love for the place. If you get the chance, you should definitely go see for yourself. You don’t have to be a history buff or a paranormal enthusiast to just take it all in and enjoy.

The Scare Factor

We visited Waverly Hills for an overnight paranormal investigation on April 24th. Our tour guide John was awesome and very informative about the building, history, and ghost encounters. Since the last time we visited, they had installed some very nice restrooms, had some vending machines that were accessible to us all night, plug ins and tables so we could charge our equipment, and John was always a holler away in case we needed his assistance or had questions. We will be posting our paranormal evidence video to our YouTube channel, The Scare Factor. The building is huge, if you plan on doing an overnight, get a plan together before going so you will be more likely to cover the whole building. Smokers: at this time, they do have designated smoking spots!

William Robinson

One of the best experiences I have ever had! Thank you all so much for your hospitality! Thank you to our tour guide John for showing us around the grounds and for being very informative, kindhearted and friendly. I'll definitely be back for more adventures soon! I can't thank you all enough!

Arden Miller

I went for a daytime tour not knowing what to expect, and was blown away by all of the history and being able to explore so much of it. Our guide Val told great stories and you can tell she really cares about the place and it's remaining residents. Fascinating experience!

Shawn Parker

Five stars because of the energy of this wondrous sanitorium and the history it brings. The staff here was absolutely fantastic at creating and maintaining good vibes, as well as, informing our group of the history that took place long ago. To this day, it's said that mysterious happenings, some unexplainable, still go on within the Waverly Hill walls. Nothing strange went on for me this day, though I may just not be spiritually sensitive enough. Definitely recommend.

Erica G

We did the historical tour yesterday, and it was very cool and interesting. Totally different place in the day time! John was our guide and he was the perfect combination of entertaining and informative. Can’t wait to go back for an overnight!

Adam Heintz

First time was great. Tour guide was Vince and he was a joy to be around. First two hours were a guided tour and the rest of the time was free-roam, but all the staff was available as needed. Definitely intend on coming back in the future. (The dog says hello and the children were playful with me.)

Grace Lovsey

Went Sunday for a historical tour and it was the nost fun I gad so far. The lady we had was very nice and shared a lot pf history about the building and some paranormal here and there. My mom and my sister had so much fun as well and we definitely will be coming back for a paranormal tour hopefully soon. The restrooms were clean and the gift shop wasnt over price.

Heather Vincent

We went for the first time the other night, Friday April 22nd and it was something we're so glad we got to experience. Me, my husband and 2 teens went on the 2 hour guided paranormal tour. John and Rachel was our tour guide and t.a. John was informative in explaining the history that was factual and not just heresay. I enjoyed the body chute, as did my 15 year old daughter and that Rachel allowed us to stand for a certain amount of time in hallway, hoping to be touched by the shadow people. We've always watched Ghost Hunters and other paranormal researchers investigate here, so it was a once in a lifetime experience. Plus, it was a great memory for our 2 teens. I would recommend anyone who feels the same to go at least once.

Elizabeth Haynes

My 14 yr old son and I had one of the greatest experiences of our lives. We went on the 6 hr, overnight tour and it was amazing. Special shout out to Jason (one of the guides). His tour made our night so much better. He shared personal experiences and really immersed us in the experience. Best tour guide ever!!!

Stephanie Fernandez

We went on Sunday the 23rd for the 8 hour overnight private investigation. It was soooooo cold but so worth it! We seen some unexplained stuff and heard a lot. Even had some interaction in the morgue! Our group plans on going back in the summer for another overnight when it’s warmer ! Our guide for the night Vince was super helpful and easy to talk with! If you look on the last photo I’ve included,zoom in and see if you can see what we seen.

Holly Wallace

We visited Waverly Hills during HorrorPalooza and attended the 10:30 tour. It was amazing! The staff were all incredible, sharing ghost sighting stories and walking us through all of the hot spots! We had spirit activity from the moment we stepped foot on the property. We caught some amazing pictures and video. One picture from outside the building before the tour shows a full body apparition from a floor that is off limits to visitors (according to the staff)! We heard multiple spirits (thru an SB7 spirit box), one on the fifth floor told us to "Stay" then proceeded to call me a B!tch 👻. There were other countless encounters during our day & evening at Waverly Hills. Thank you to all of the volunteers and vendors for an amazing day and night at Waverly Hills. In particular, thanks to the volunteers who took us on the 10:30 tour after a LONG day of guiding multiple tours through the building, ours was the last and it was obvious they were tired and dragging, but they managed to give us all a great experience. I didn't catch all of their names, however, I believe Haley and Emily were our tour guides for the evening tour, thanks ladies, you were both awesome. I will definitely be back for another tour/investigation!

Jacob Collins

I have been trying and waiting since 2019 to visit Waverly Hills Sanatorium someday. That dream finally came true august 30th. At first I was scared considering the massive amount of money I spent but I can confirm that every cent was worth it! I had a tour guide named Jen who was absolutely incredible! I’m a paranormal investigator who’s been all over the country investigating and learning about the paranormal but Jen blew it out of the park! She was kind, funny, a very good storyteller and overall made the experience I had worth it and so much fun. She brought each room to life and made me feel like I was there throughout the buildings history. She was the best tour guide I have ever had! The building itself was terrifying and beautiful at the same time. Every picture I got was filled with beauty and creepiness. It was worth the wait I had. I now know Waverly has an insane number of people wanting to see it for themselves for a good reason. I could go on for DAYS about how friendly the staff was, how amazing the adventure was and how perfect everything went. I really wish I could give ten stars because Waverly deserves 10 stars. I will most definitely be coming back and hopefully be a volunteer soon!

Marcia Turner

Vincent, our guide, was AMAZING! He was educational, funny, energetic and put up with all my sarcasm like a PRO!! He was a true delight during the tour! We had a great experience, a few shadow figures appeared and overall it was amazing I’d give 10 stars if I could!!! I can’t wait to return!

Joey Scamahorn

Basic haunted house in a historic building. Wish the haunted house section of building included more of the building itself. No real thrills to be had here unless you are a child or scare easily. This place was far more exciting 25 years ago when It was abandoned and me and the homies would walk up and explore on our own. That was really something to have fun doing. To bad those days are gone and you gotta pay $25 for a middle of the road haunted house. The characters on scene were mediocre at best. Maybe the tour of building or overnight stay is worth the money? More than likely will not be returning, my bills at home at scarier...

Skylar Biehl

Our tour there was amazing. The tour guide we had was John. He was very welcoming, funny and very friendly and made us feel comfortable. He was very knowledgeable of the place as well. Thank you guys for an awesome time! We will definitely be coming back! Thanks again!

Shelli Daugherty

What an amazing place! We did the overnight 8 hour investigation, and it did not disappoint! You were allowed to pretty much go anywhere in the building. I highly recommend to ghost hunters and even history buffs! Our tour guid, John, was awesome, and helped us with all of our needs. I think this is an experience that will stay with me forever, and I’m so glad we did it!

Jordan Tomei

We had Uncle John and did the 2hr guided tour from 8p-10p. He was a blast! I have a hearing loss and he's very loud and clear when he talks, didn't miss a word he said. He was very knowledgeable about the building/history, and cracks jokes all night with you. Would definitely go back. And definitely am gonna come back for an overnight!

DigIfYouWillThePicture

The Halloween week-end night tour was fun and I would recommend it. People doing the tour were fun, informational and genuine. I would love to do the day tour on the history at some point. Nice souvenirs to buy as well. It was exciting and fun! Thanks so much guys!! One thing I would recommend is to offer a 21+ tour. The kid with us wouldn't stop asking "questions?!?" and kept showing off. Also we had quite a few teenagers in our group on double dates and siblings arguing, lol. 21+ PLEASE. Besides that... was definitely a good time.

Wade Hepler

When first entering at the gate the customer service was excellent. The drive up to the Sanatorium was spooky and exhilarating. The building at night speaks for itself. It is definitely a wow moment as you take in the aura surrounding this building and it"s history. The customer service in the gift shop was excellent and my friends I'm sure will have several lasting memories. For me personally the tour guide was over chatty and rude. She was more worried about people's phones and dimmers than actually letting us enjoy the beauty of the building in silence. She was very informative, however, she needs to learn to pause for significant periods of time for the guests to hear for themselves. She would do things like ask the ghosts questions but never give them time to respond before she kept rambling. When we separated into two groups to see the shadow people it was blessing to go with the other tour guide. I would pay double for my short experience with her. I have several friends who want to go again but I could not bear another trip with our guide pictured below. Because of earlier phone issues and being technically challenged she seemed to single me out for everything. I was there to look for and hear paranormal activity and personally think that's hard to do if the guide talks 95 percent of the time. #striveforbetter p.s. it was very hard to see you walk without a little light pointed down from your phone because I kept running into people and objects without it and that definitely can be a injury risk. Also highly recommend allowing flash at least a few times during a two hour session. More flash opportunities and less incessant rambling by our guide would create a 5 star experience for me.

Haylie Murphy

We did a overnight investigation and it was honestly the best experience I've ever had. Our host John was amazing 10/10. During the night we got so much activity and even caught a apparition on camera. All and all this was the most incredible night I've ever had. If anyone is planning a trip to Waverly I hope you will have as much fun as we did.

Art Dove

We love this historic place. We have done overnight tours here, along with a daytime fall equinox festival. It is a interesting place to sightsee,tour, and definitely a must do overnight paranormal investigation. It is a must see if you are in area and is open for tours.

Selina

Did an overnight ghost hunt years ago and it was a great experience. I got my first evp here in room 502. Would definitely recommend for any history or paranormal enthusiast.

Jenn Wilson

We will definitely be back for an overnight tour. Just did the 2 hour tour Friday night. Lots of people in our group so it was tough to really hear things considering a few of the younger visitors were trying to be funny by answering the tour guides questions to the spirits.

Meagan Lester

Great experience with my husband and children. Only issue is some people in the group for the tour wouldn’t shut up so that everyone could experience the spirits. Spent over $400 for everything VIP. The tour was ruined, will go back for sure for the overnight.

Zana Keener

What an amazing experience! I have had this place on my bucket list for years and I finally made it! Vince was our tour guide and he was awesome! Very knowledgeable and funny! I hope to come back for an overnight tour in the future!

Ragina Young

Highly recommend! Learned so much of the history of this place! John our guide done a fabulous job! He made sure everyone got pictures and he answered all of everyone questions! I feel like he went above and beyond to make sure we had a wonderful tour!

Ren Engel

Waverly Hills was AMAZING! My husband & I have watched tons of paranormal investigations on YouTube of this place and always wanted to go. It didn’t disappoint! If for nothing else the building is amazing and the stories and history are incredible! Will definitely go back!

Stacy Hammons

Had a lot of fun but the haunted house could have been better. This is my 3rd time going and the 1st 2 times were much better. It felt like maybe 5 people were working in the haunted house. But again we had a blast.

Randy Reese

Taylor and the other guide did an awesome job. $30 or so got us a 3hr tour of all the coolest spots! Time to explore and we also got to see some cool photos.

TheDonggoLad

I absolutely loved the historical tour!!! I went with no expectations and no knowledge of the building’s history. Immediately I became obsessed with Waverly after the tour. There is so much energy there. I will definitely be back to experience what she whatever she has to offer!!!!

Brittany Gordon

It was an awesome experience. Our guide was Kool-Aid... he was great, along with his help AJ. I will suggest anyone wanting to tour Waverly, get a private tour. The group we were with was huge, and the younger ones were loud, and just ruined the experience. The staff was also very knowledgeable. Oh, and if you go at night and it's cool out.... Definitely take a jacket or coat. Just please respect their rules, because when visitors don't, it ruins it for others. But I want to thank the volunteers, y'all rocked it!

Gordon Collier

Its a long tour. The guide was into ghosts and not interesting to me. If you like ghost sightings in a falling apart building this would be a good tour for you. Not me. We left early.

Penn Paranormal

I just came on her to thank the waverly hills Society. I drive 11 hrs from Philly to see this amazing place. I had a day tour and a paranormal tour and a night investigation! They were extremely kind, and knowledgeable about everything!! You can tell they love waverly! I am so glad I got to chance to see waverly hills and I will be back! This place is super haunted ! cool aid (day tour) was so knowledgeable and only gave us the facts. Vince the paranormal tour was awesome as well!! Courtney and Vince was our night time staff until 4am for paranormal investigation ! They were there if we need anything or had a question! This truly was an awesome experience and totally worth the drive! Between the history and all the evidence of the Paranormal that I got that night ! I will definitely be back

Nicole G.

I will forever love this haunt and the tour behind it. The history is amazing about the sanatorium and truly heartbreaking until we found a cure for TB. I think this is one of the spookiest places I've ever been.

Gina Ferguson

We had an overnight in November that didn’t go so well. Our tour guide was an obnoxious jerk, we lost an hour of our investigation due to the fact that it wasn’t communicated we we’re renting the bunk house too. We walked away disappointed and decided that we just wouldn’t return to waverly again. The director of operations got wind of what happened and reached out to me and invited us for a make good overnight. I have To say the second trip was much better. They went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and made sure we had a pleasant experience. Terry “Kool-aid” was a great tour guide. Miss Tonya is a class act! Granted this shouldn’t have had to happen. For the amount of money you pay, your experience should always be good, but I know sometimes things happen and they fixed it. I do Not agree with what the historical society is doing to the Mattingly’s but they do have some great employees. I do have a recommendation, I Think they need to come up with a system to make it a little easier for you to go outside to your vehicle if need be or if some of your group wants to go on to the bunkhouse earlier than the rest of the group. Thank you Tonya and Kool Aid for making sure we were treated right this time!

KTR Motorsports

We could not have asked for a better time. From the moment we were met at the gate until we pulled out of the parking lot. The staff was wonderful!! Val and Vincent were our guides and we had a blast in our group. We took some great photos and while we are still looking at them, my husband, Vincent and myself are all sure what I caught in one photo was a face (and not a good one). If you have a chance to go on a tour, I strongly recommend it. As an advisement, if you go during the summer months, you will sweat!!! Once you leave the first floor it gets very hot. But to me this is part of the experience. It gives you an idea of what the doctors, patients and nurses had to deal with on a daily basis and for far longer than 2 hours. Thank you to everyone at Waverly that made this such an amazing experience! We will definitely be back...maybe, overnight....

Susie Powers

They gave us a private make-up tour and it was amazing. Highly recommend your guide Vince. Did the 2.5 hour historical tour but would go back for others.

Julia Goble

Our trip was a birthday surprise! This was our first paranormal trip, and it did not disappoint! Yes, as other reviewers mention, there are other people in the building. Chances are you will hear them, but we didn't mind. Most asked us to join them when we stumbled upon them. We met amazing individuals. And, let me tell you about this staff. They are professional and courteous. A well oiled machine. Every head is counted. Every car is counted. Everyone can answer your questions. We thoroughly enjoyed everyone we met, but we have to give a shout out to Jacob! My husband gave him a hard time the whole night. Sorry Jacob! Hehe He gave an awesome tour and put up with all of our questions. He was an absolute delight!! A side of humor with your history. The bathrooms get their own line here in this review. Immaculately clean and stunning! Like a 5 star hotel. We had plenty of activity! For our first one, that will be hard to beat. I don't want to influence others experiences, but we had several and witnessed some interesting things in our group setting around 4:30am. We did the 6 hour overnight tour. When we left at 5:30am (yes a tad early) we then drove 5 hours home. We were exhausted but it was so totally worth it. I can't wait to go back! Jacob was telling us about upcoming Halloween fun. Maybe an early Christmas present, hubby???? :-D

Kelli Anderson

We took the 2.5 hour tour this past Sunday (10/24/2021), which was phenomenal. The building itself is just so impressive, and our guide did a beautiful job of humanizing the patients and their stories. Will absolutely visit again!

Katie Coody

Can I just start with OMG! This is definitely a dream place to go for paranormal chasers AND history buffs! We booked tickets online; the process was simple and painless! The tour guides John, Val, Vince, Dale, and every one else were absolutely amazing. They explained the building's history in addition to current haunts happening there. We saw shadow figures on the 4th floor, balls moving, and a little rempod action! We will definitely be booking another trip in the future to this historic landmark.

Charlotte Florek Brown

Went for the haunted house. Waited in the car line an hour and a half just to get to the ticket booth to get in. Then waited 2 1/2 hrs in line around the building to get in. Had an awesome time with scary characters outside. Made wait feel less. Will go back again.

Rick Jack

I have been waiting to go on this tour for a long time and finally got to go. We did the 2.5 hour daytime historical tour. It was everything I hoped for and more. Even if you aren't there for or don't believe in the paranormal it is still worth it for the history and architecture. I loved it all. I don't know when cause I live 9 hours away but I will be back. Don't hesitate buy your tickets and go.

Kyla Sunderland

We did the night time tour with Renee! It was so cool to see such an old building. Renee was great and really knew the history of the building.

Holly Drennan

Great place tour was awesome if you are wanting to walk the body shoot you will need to do a tour that is more than 2 hrs.

Grant Beardwell

First time there. Had a great time. Did the mini tour, escape room and haunted house. Planning on doing the more extensive tour. Next time.

Shirley Zazado

Literally a bucket list location! Never disappoints! We did the 6 hour public investigation this time. It has a certain beauty about it in middle of the night. Will definitely be back!

Karen Parisi-Dockery

Renee, Dale, Val & AJ are the cream of the crop. The staff at Waverly are truly wonderful people. They made every moment of our private tour truly memorable. This was a special, bucket list visit for us and they (and the ghosts) did not disappoint. We will be back to see you and this spooky wonderful piece of history again!

Luther Ratliff

We had kool aid as our tour guide and his tour assistants were 2 women and they were great. We were there today and my wife loves this place and it was our first visit we will be back for a private and cant wait to see you'll again the same people we know we will see u again. We came from Virginia and like I said we will be back.

Jonathan Emly

Went on the 6hr paranormal tour. It was awesome!!! Our tour guide Jacob took us around the grounds. He was very informative about the history and the hot spots. He left us in the "body chute" and then we were on our own for the duration (I walked all the way down). After that we were free to roam the entire building and it did not disappoint.The views were awesome! I especially loved the roof.

Kristin Dempsey

My daughter (12) and I attended the Halloween Events Spooktacular Haunted Special Tour last night. I want to go back for a longer tour ASAP! It’s so sad, creepy, ominous, yet incredibly interesting. I’ve watched multiple shows about Waverly Hills and attended the haunted house years ago. I will say the tour was soooo much better than the haunted house. There’s something overwhelming about the building alone before even going inside. It’s massive, gothic, and so unexpected in the middle of woods surrounded by a country club and neighborhoods. I told my daughter she would be astonished by the sheer size of it alone and she was not disappointed. We both love history, especially haunted history! We were thrilled the tour actually lasted longer than 45 minutes, taking 1.5hrs instead. Loved hearing all the personal experiences from multiple guides that have all worked at Waverly for many years. During the introduction the owner asked that we share any recommendations as this was their first stab at the Halloween tours. My only suggestion would be to add the body chute to the tour. I’ve been in it before, but I feel like it’s needed for the full experience even if it’s just a couple minutes of history and walking though it. If they have any times left I highly recommend!

Billy Sherlin

We did the overnight ghost tour and it was amazing! Lots of activity and very eerie place.

Deven Thedude

We have definitely been wanting to come here for some time, and my girlfriend and I finally got the chance to take the 2hour Halloween relay tour (10/30/21). We were on the 7:45pm tour, and we were super excited, but also nervous to see what we could encounter. We will definitely be back for the 6hour overnight paranormal tour, and will bring some equipment of our own. I have added some photos from the night and it seems I caught some full body apparitions of what seems to be the maintenance man with his hands in his pockets leaning against the pillar in the very first atrium on the 2nd floor. Also looks like a shadow figure (very tall) in another picture along with a apparition peaking around the same pillar. We can not wait to come back and do the paranormal tour… 🙏🏽👍🏽💪🏽🙌🏽 (Another note with the tour I didn’t like the fact that we couldn’t use flash photos, and it seemed a little rushed but other than that it was a good tour)

Todd Micheal

Awesome experience, great staff! Highly recommend if you haven't been on a private overnight tour! Definitely going back!

leigha

Went there for a night tour & I had an amazing time. It was a great introduction of learning about paranormal activity & the tour guide, John, was super helpful & hilarious. I was able to communicate with ghosts & it gave me chills. I was able to physically feel their presence & it was so awesome. I will gladly do this again sometime.

Ida Tinajero

The tour guide, I think his name was Vince, was really nice. He was very informative and friendly. This was my second time doing a private tour and it’s always been worth the money.

Jen Paparo

We did the overnight paranormal tour. Had a great time! Definitely a lot of paranormal stuff going on. Tickets MUST be purchased in advance. I hope they expand their gift shop items at some point. They only had shirts/hoodies, hats and magnets. Had a great selection of shirt sizes though.

Kristen Abell

We did the mini tour and the haunted house and it was creepy and spooky in the best of ways! We can’t wait to book an overnight tour! The history of the building in itself is worth visiting. I’m so glad the owners have done so much to preserve the building and the history it represents. Even if you’re not a ghost hunter or ghost enthusiast, you can still enjoy what this building has to offer.

Leslie Chadwell

Just went over this past weekend, and OMG! It was a very busy paranormal weekend. So much activity. I have been here before in the past but it was nothing like this. We had Jacob, as our tour guide for the first part. He was awesome and fun! I rolled the ball on second floor which felt like forever and the spirit rolled the ball for a long time back and forth with me . Have great videos. My best friend who was never a believer in these things soon changed her mind. We also went to the experimental room where we got to wear these headsets and tell out what we heard it was crazy insane. Than the tour guide took me and my best friend to the body chute where we did another experiment with lights and a this box that lights up. It was crazy and from no where our tour guide got hit by a rock we had other guides with us and the box would yell out a few of there names. It definitely gave you goose bumps. Thank you everyone who worked there, it was the best time ever and hope to do it again soon in the future, was definitely worth the 2 hour drive!

Amy Baker

Incredible! The tour was amazing and so was the building. Incredible history and most definitely haunted!

Alex Clemons

Just went last night it was my first paranormal investigation. I was skeptic at first but now I believe. Ernie and the rest of the crew were really nice and told interesting history not like the one you see on paranormal shows. If you can stay up all night I recommend trying this. Through out the whole night seeing weird appreciations and figures walking about weird noises etc it lives up to the name.

Tonika Price

Our tour guide Uncle John was amazing!!!!! He was very knowledgeable and very respectful of the property in all of it entirety. We went for the 2hr paranormal tour. I have to be honest we experienced more than I was prepared for. This place lives up to its reputation. We witness orbs, shadows, etc. We hope to be apart of an overnight tour in the future! Thankyou for a unique and exciting experience. We will be back!

Kenneth Lakes

I have done 2 different tours at Waverly. If you want to learn the History and want to take pictures I highly recomend the Sunday Historical Tour. There are several different paranomal tours that are also offered. I am going back for the Third Tour. On the 23rd. An overnight guided paranomal tour. You just can't get enough of Waverly Hills Sanatorium.

Bambi Hatfield

The history alone makes this a super cool place. I just came back from an overnight stay and it was great! Vince was an awesome tour guide and being able to roam the building allowed us to see areas you don’t get to with the two hour tour! I’ll definitely do this again!

Madison Bohn

I have been to Waverly Hills many times in the past. I have always had such great experiences there, from hearing screaming down the hallways, whistling, experiences on the spirit box, shadows in the hallways, and doors slamming on their own. But I would say this past experience was the best I have had yet, because of Jacob our tour guide. My group and I did the overnight investigation. He took the time to investigate with my group and I. He took us all over Waverly, and played old time music for the spirits, and talked with the spirits on his phones app, that is like a spirit box. He also took us to the place where I caught a picture of a spirit my first trip, we were able to communicate with a spirit, that told us who was in my picture! We definitely enjoyed Jacobs company, and the knowledge he has about Waverly! Highly recommend him as a tour guide at Waverly Hills! Will definitely want to investigate with him the next time!

Holly Bunn

Amazing experience, definitely recommend for any paranormal enthusiasts. The guides are incredibly friendly, informative, and considerate to this historical landmark. I hope to come back!

Haley Green

Defiantly an experience you will want to have at least once! This place is huge and defiantly creepy. My husband and I toured this place back in 2008 and have been talking about going back. We are huge history buffs and love touring historic places. This one is defiantly a little different than most places we tour but defiantly worth going. Two experiences that happened there I will never ever forget: 1- I was walking down a random dark hallway (no signs or sense of direction) and I started smelling fresh baked cookies all of a sudden.. I asked my husband if he could smell it, he said no, the guide over heard me and said ‘this used to be the kitchen’. We were literally passing by the kitchen. 2- we were at the bottom of the death tunnel and once the guide was done talking the tour group started walking back up, (my husband & I, the tour guide and a lady were the last ones at the bottom, my husband and I started walking up and the tour guide followed right behind.. so my husband said ‘sir your wife is still at the bottom’ thinking the guide didn’t realize she wasn’t following behind, and he says to us ‘Nobody is with me, I’m alone’ confused and shocked we looked past him and SHE WAS GONE. Honestly the creepiest thing to ever happen to us. We jogged back up the rest of the way.

Alexa Ariana

the building was insanely fascinating and so was the history, but the greatest part of my experience by far was the tour guide, Vince. you will never find someone as passionate and dedicated to Waverly Hills Sanatorium as he is. when you find someone who is as passionate and driven with their job as he is, it makes the entire experience a million times better. i would pay so much more for the exact same tour if i was able to have him as my tour guide. to the employers of Waverly; you are so lucky to have him as an employee and i hope you never forget or take advantage of that. his hospitality, professionalism, and sense of humor make your establishment 10x better than it would be without him. thank you Vince for everything you’ve done for my friends and i. we will never forget our experience at Waverly with you.

Wesley Barnhart

We had a great visit with awesome friends we really enjoyed ourselves was a wonderful experience all need to do

Emily Shipman

My family chose to do the historical tour as our first introduction to Waverly Hills. We were very fortunate to be on the tour with Rene. She was extremely informative and gave us a little taste of the paranormal. We will absolutely go again and do one of the overnights. It is an amazing old building with really neat history! 10 out of 10 would recommend to anyone who thinks they might be interested.

Keegan Vanhooser

We went on the 2 hour historical tour and it was great! The history is intriguing and I highly recommend it. Our tour guide was Michelle and we enjoyed her paranormal stories as well as her take on the history. Cool place for anyone to visit!

PRATHAM AND ANSH

I'm came there for a visit from India! This is really haunted and had a cool experience tho... Captured some emfs and hope to see it again! The body dumper was the most thriller one! Best paranormal place to ever visit! I recommend it to all but just don't forget to carry holy water! 😃👍🏼 Respect to its owner tbh... Maintenance is well and good! Satisfied✌🏻

Carly Mcintosh

The building itself was amazing, and we overall had a fantastic time. However our tour guide, Vince, really seemed to have a superiority complex and made it hard to enjoy when he constantly bullied the teenagers also on the tour. While it was nice he felt comfortable to ensure they behaved, it began to be a bit much. He also jumped from story to story too quickly towards the end (like he was trying to rush)and made it hard to keep track of what he was talking about. Other than that, it was amazing, but Rebecca probably would’ve been the better tour guide.

SolventBirch 653

This was an awesome tour!! The building was amazing. We didn’t see too much paranormal activity but it was only a 2 hour tour so I wasn’t expecting too much. I did see a shadow figure and also got scratched by a ghost. The only issue was with our guide. He talked to us like we were children. He also encouraged us to ask questions and when we did he would make us feel dumb by answering “I wasn’t there i don’t know” or “it doesn’t make sense because life doesn’t make sense”. Also if someone was unable to hear him and asked him to repeat himself he would get upset and make a big deal out of it. I didn’t let it get to me though. The good outweighs the bad by a ton. I recommend buying tickets and going. It’s an awesome place and you will be happy you went.

Amylou Zapata-Brownlea

We loved it! Our two guides were super friendly & knowledgeable! Will plan an overnight next time!

Shane Ollice

This is an amazing historical building! It has so many layers of history! If you're interested in the history or the paranormal activity, I highly recommend booking a date! Our 8 hour private overnight was great! Our tour guide, Jason, was very knowledgeable about the history of the property, the building, the patients, the medical procedures, and the hotspots for paranormal!

Andrew Nelle

My wife and I love Waverly Hills, we've been coming here for years! Last year our tour was great! This year it seems like the owners are packing each tour group as full as possible. We had 30 plus people on our recent tour, this makes for a very loud, cramped tour, you can't snap pics without 15 people walking in your photo, you can't capture EVPs due to the extreme noise of several tour groups going at the same time. There's too much to see in only 2 hrs, add in large crowds and it makes for a less than awesome tour. I understand the owners are trying to make money, but at what cost? Feels like a scam because they'll tell you to just sign up for the overnight private tour...which is 1k$ by the way. Love this place but really wish they'd change their tour format! I still mostly recommend this spot.

sarah ross

Had a great time last night,my girls and I loved it!!!tour guides done a great job

Tiffany Scarberry

We loved it! Every second! We did the 6 hour public overnight tour and it was amazing! After some ground rules, they gave us the option to go the gift shop first or do the tour or to go ahead and free roam- and that’s what we did! for 6 hours! We had some experiences that we could not explain and still can’t comprehend what happened- so this will always be a special one. One thing I will suggest to the staff- maybe keep an eye on the famous 502 room and how long a group stays there. I know that it is notroious and a lot of people want to see it but one group literally just camped out in there the entire night, which we felt was unfair to the rest of people who came to see it, just as they did. I know it’s “free roam” but maybe make a mention not spend more than a few hours there. Other than that, I very much enjoyed our time. Great Christmas lights too!

Ronada Dowdell-Brewer

This was my daughter's and I second visit to Waverly, but our first nighttime tour. We had Uncle John and Jenni as our guides. I couldn't of asked for better hosts. When my daughter had a paranormal experience, they were there to help her understand the sensations she was having and put her mind at ease. Can't wait to cone back! Love you guys!!!

Amanda Buck

Took the 2 hour Paranormal Tour. Exceeded my expectations. My daughter and I each had eerie encounters. Staff and Tour Guide were friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Absolutely recommend this if you are at all interested in the Paranormal. Only downside- would liked to have heard some paranormal stories about the body chute. Only told the historical background and 5 minutes of explaining why we weren't allowed to walk down it.

Tkat 82

Went last night for the first time and done the 2 hour paranormal tour. I absolutely loved it! Our tour guide Vince was not only knowledgeable but fun as well. I am looking forward to booking the 6 hour overnight tour soon. Can't wait to go back :)

M. Chang

Great tour, not terrifying but lots of great info, really amazing to see. All in all a great experience and made us want to go to a longer lock in.

Marina Djamaï

We went on the 2 hours historical tour and it was really amazing! The guide was passionate about the place and the team was absolutely lovely. My little sister was not feeling well and they helped us very kindly ! We won't forget the incredible story of this place and the kindness of the team.

Beck Slater

Very interesting place to tour. Though they need to make a small area for those in a party that chicken out or if someone would need to sit out the tour or part of it. My poor mother in law has had both her knees replaced an didn't know this tour would involve some long stairs to climb. She was told she couldn't wait on us ( group & family of 5) in her car or for that matter on the property. They even threatened to have security remove her. This is a nearly 80 year old lady that cant drive at night they told her to leave the property an wait at local restaurant for us. How completely freaking rude an heartless. Imagine shes visiting there unfamiliar town, elderly an already paid good money for us all to tour this place an this is the rotten service she was given for her $$$. For real people think of humanity before you try toss out an elderly lady out with her family that you took a couple hundred bucks for an not give her a safe place to wait a measly couple hours. Their was ample space to do so where the vending machines were. She was a HARMLESS senior citizen that is as quiet as a church mouse.

Michaela Maxwell

We went with a full opened mind, and really wanted to see something. We walked out 100% believing. Everyone was very nice but Todd and his close group really made sure to tell the stories correct. You can tell he really cares about this place, and wants everyone to leave feeling the same way. They never once made it feel like this place was bogus at all. We will be back. Fantastic!

Brad Lovelace

Over an hour to just to get up the hill. I went as asked on my tickets close to around my entry time at 9. I arrived at 830. Should have went at 730. After finally getting parked it was over another hour wait until we finally got through the door. My 9:00 entry turned into an 11:00 o'clock entry. Times on tickets are meaningless. I should have been able to go in front of people who bought tickets on site since I bought 9:00 o'clock tickets in advance. After 2 1/2 hour wait, we got a 15 minute haunted house experience, which was a lot shorter than my previous visits. Only reason I gave 3 stars, they are afor the staff and workers who were great. Probably won't be back.

Josh Love

We went in 2019 and the haunted house was amazing. We went this year (2022) and it was a let down. It’s nothing like it was in 2019. The haunt is nothing like it was the last time we was there. I don’t recommend unless they make some serious changes and put some more effort into the haunted house next year 😢 …

Cody Richards

The host, Taylor, was awesome! The building was pretty awesome, too! It was a lot of fun to be able to just walk around and explore. While I didn't get to experience anything, I still had a lot of fun and would definitely go again.

Ashley Olson

Absolutely beautiful place! So much history! First time there and I was not disappointed, I highly recommend and will definitely be going back! Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history and even shared some of her experiences. The bunkhouse was far from roughing it and has it's own little stories!

Sandra Dove

We went on an overnight tour on Aug 2. It was my second time and my husband's first. Very cool place! We absolutely loved our guide "Uncle John"!!! Hope we get him next time we go!

The Wilfords

We went during Halloween and done the Haunted Tour! This place is Beautiful with lots of spooky History! I highly recommend if you are a Ghost Fan! This place will bring out the Goosebumps 🤘🏼 …

Brandy B

We did a 2 hour Friday night tour. Warning it's extremely hot, yes it's July but it's even hotter in there than you'd imagine. But that's not why I give 3 stars, honestly I'd give less stars but the building is beautiful. The tour was like torture. Our guide Rebecca rambled on and on. She was rude to the guests and spoke to some like they were here children. Someone peaked at their phone to check the time, probably because they were hoping it was almost over, and she yelled at them. She talked so much I nearly left several times during the tour because she really ruined the experience. We experienced nothing remotely paranormal but if there had been any noises etc there would be no way we could hear it because she never stopped talking for more than a few seconds. Even when she tried to get the "ghosts" to interact, she'd say "this is Rebecca can you say something or knock" then she'd wait 3 seconds and start talking again. Very annoying. I would've loved to have a peaceful tour with maybe a short story from a guide and then being allowed time to take in the room, sounds etc. But that wasn't possible. By floor 2 I just couldn't wait for it to end. I'd love to return but I'll have to find a different event that actually allows you to enjoy the atmosphere. The staff at the entrance were wonderful, the drive up the hill to the grand building was beautiful.

Samantha Newell

Super cool and fun haunted house. Have plans next year for the full paranormal experience!! So excited

Kevin Mattingly

5⭐'s Without any doubts, we're coming back. Was a great start out, tour. Getting to know the history behind the building. Our guide was Friendly, patient, & told the stories in a way that kept ya interested. Well Done Waverly Hills !!

1973shellbelle

Had the best time last night doing the public investigation. The staff was fun, friendly and very knowledgeable about the history of the place. We learned a lot and was not disappointed in the paranormal activity! Well worth every penny spent. Will be back to do a private investigation!

Rose Campbell

Awesome old building. I did didn't witness any paranormal stuff personally but talked to several who have in the past. They are trying to save the building so visit or donate, please. Worth the trip!

Derek Picklesimer

Love the fact that the organization has done everything they can to preserve this piece of morbid history. The building in and of itself is amazing and it is definitely worthy of a tour. That being said, the guide and style of the tour wasn't to my liking. It felt a little too controlled. I wanted to browse and have a little more privacy. But I do understand why they dont want you wandering off and straying- a few bad apples ruin it all. As for the paranormal, I didn't experience anything here but it was probably our guide that turned off any spirits. That or the constant walkie-talkie communication. The staff takes things maybe a little too seriously that it comes across as over the top. But the structure itself and its amazing history more than make up for that. I hope that it can continue to be preserved.

Chantel Eaton

For $65 we should have been allowed to walk through some of the rooms and not just line up on a wall in one tiny section of this ginormous facility on. 3 different floors and hear an urban legend that may or may not be true. VIP ticket should make you feel like you left with a little 'extra'. Not just the information on how to come back and get a little 'extra'.

Rebecca Williamson

Ernie and crew are seriously amazing!! Waverly totally lives up to expectations and is a great investigation. There is so much to explore here you can come back over and over with out covering the same territory. We received the best tour of the location from Ernie going through the whole building. He pointed out locations of known activity and the stories behind them. He truly loves the location and the spirits there and that love really comes through in the tour. We are not rushed at all and had a great investigation. Can't wait to come back!!

Paige Boyle

I went on my first tour of Waverly this past weekend and the experience was amazing! Our tour guide Jacob really made the experience much better with showing us the hotspots and playing music for the spirits and knowing alot about the history of Waverly. I can't wait to return and do some more investigating and I will be making sure Jacob is there so we can hang around with him again and do more investigating!

Timothy Reid

Our tour guide was experienced and fun. The history around the building was fascinating. Definitely do your homework on the building before coming for a better experience, but I enjoyed myself even knowing nothing going in.

Vaya Braatz

Literally the coolest place I’ve ever been to like highly recommended don’t think kid suitable but I’m a kid and enjoyed it so do whatever you want super cool!

Rusty Hoover

The team I'm with, Rocktown Paranormal Group, traveled to Waverly Hills for an investigation Sunday night. We were greeted at the gate by Jason and Michael, who let us in and gave us a tour of the building. It was great to see that most of the windows had been replaced. Preserving the history and beauty of this place great to see. Our investigation went well with shadows, knocks, and interesting interactions throughout the night. If you are going for the paranormal, Waverly is a must. If you're just visiting the area and want to step outside Louisvilles many downtown museums, Waverly needs to be a stop on your list. We will be making this trip again soon.

addy n

Was an amazing and incredible experience!!! But, I would say if your looking for something over the top scary this isn’t for you, there was definitely some spooky and creepy portions of the overnight stay but it was more cool and exciting than scary. The tour guides are nice and help you find the bathrooms and stuff when you need them. my mom, my sister, and I went for my birthday and we did the overnight trip from 12 am to 6am, at 3am they gathered everyone to the lobby and we did a spirit box group activity. When i went there was over 60 people so it was a free roam instead of a floor by floor tour. Apparently, there is a ghost of a little boy named billy and they little toys and trinkets for him so he can play and he was moving a ball around and it was so cool and a little spooky. I 100000% recommended this, the overnight stay tickets aren’t too expensive either.

Lauren R

Waverly Hills is absolutely spectacular. No matter the reason for your visit, this location will deliver on all accounts. It has been nearly a week since our private group investigation and everyone is still talking about their experiences and making plans for another visit in the future. Jason, our guide, was the best. He is friendly and outgoing and is extremely knowledgeable about the history of Waverly and its former residents that remain. His passion for the preservation and restoration of the building and everything about it’s history and those who lived there was evident in every story and detail shared with our group. The building alone is mesmerizing for its size and design. Hauntingly beautiful in its gothic architecture it never ceases to amaze even the repeat visitor (like myself). This was my sixth visit to Waverly, our first ever private investigation and Waverly Hills did not disappoint. While there were some very impressive and necessary changes to parts of the building since the last visit in 2019, it was clear that these were all improvements designed to aid in restoring this magnificent structure. Can’t wait to go back and spend more time there. If you have considered visiting for any reason (historical tour, paranormal investigation, etc) I say, DO IT!! You won’t be sorry! Waverly Hills will always be a favorite of mine.

Niesa Lenox

So much interesting history here. It’s nice to be able to really explore the building on the overnight investigations.

Jamie S

Thank you Val and Taylor for an awesome tour this evening (10p-12a). Once again, Waverly Hills did not disappoint. Saw lots of shadow figures, and we loved listening to Val's stories. See you again soon!!

John Mendez (Cheto)

I'm from Texas and been living here for 2 years and since then this is my second year going for the tour, first year doing the haunted house....the wait in the car line was a little long but over all i really had fun and enjoyed the experience can't wait to do it again

Mimi

We wanted more, we want to try the overnight stay the next time!! Great experience and the story of the place is very interesting!!

Jason Nelson

We traveled from Youngstown, Ohio to Waverly Hills Sanatorium for an overnight Paranormal tour and the entire experience was amazing! We first received about a two hour tour by our tour guide Jason and he was informative and entertaining! So much history in this place. This place is extremely active and I recommend that you check this place out! I’ll most certainly be coming back!

Robbie Miller

Had a pretty good overnight there, spirits werent particularly active but we did get lots of emf spikes that appeared to be intelligent answers to questions! We did get a few knocks and odd sounds in the distance when we were asking things to, but it was a just low energy night, can't wait to come back and hopefully capture something more!

Stacy_dm

This place lives up to the hype. I did an overnight investigation, and had so many experiences. The people that ran the tour (prior to investigation) were very knowledgeable and great hosts. If you're an investigator, or just an enthusiast, you're gonna love it! Personally, I'm gonna get 10 people together and schedule a private investigation next year. (Sold out this year)

S. M.

Waverly not like it used to be, have been coming from out of town for years. Got VIP tix. Staff friendly. Haunted tour rushed. Haunted house not scary at all, super short and understaffed. Escape room cute, no prize with that. Should have gotten 3 different pictures for 3 VIP tix, instead was offered 1 pose. 3 stars just because I do like Waverly.

Matt Amann

My girlfriend & I came here April 9th for a 6 hour paranormal overnight investigation. Ernie & Jason were the lead investigators that night & did a amazing job. I got to go with Ernie on the tour to start off & he was VERY informative and also gave us his idea as to what happened to some of the residents that are there. After the tour we got to go out by ourselves so my girlfriend and I went with another one of the investigators there Josh, to the Lobby. He showed us different methods to communicate and even got some answers back. Ernie, Jason, Josh & everyone else who worked there from the people checking tickets to the investigators couldnt have done a better a job & I cant wait to try to get a private overnight or even a 6 hour again. Its a great area with a lot of history & even offer a history tour, should be on your list of places to visit. Keep up the good work Waverly!

Kristen Gleim

We visited on a Friday night for the 10-midnight tour. Our guides Rebecca and AJ were very knowledgeable and made it an enjoyable experience for us. While we did not not have any experiences during our visit and some difficult members in our group, we hope to return for a daytime historical tour as the history is very intriguing.

Brandon Colvin

Wonderful experience. Both guides (Melanie and Dan) were extremely personable, and gave us a little dash of paranormal experience with our historical tour, which was PERFECT. Well worth the time and money.

Cecilia Payton

I would love to say we were there Thursday on our overnight.we are so so happy with our guide Jenny ,she was so great and we want her when we come back she told us history about and was very sweet and we are planning to come back the summer and fall. I want to thank her for the everything . We experience a lot of activities and will always support you all. Once again thank you to Jenny. Cecilia Ricky and Jesse.

Sean Banks

Spicy. You don't have to believe, but you should tour this piece of history. Very cool look into the past if for no other reason to appreciate where science has progressed.

Robby Irwin

The real deal! When you come up the drive on the wooded road then out of no where the clearing openens up and it's comes into sight, on this hill side slope for me it was like passing under transmission lines... you can feel the energy turn up immediately! Its like nothing else I'd ever experienced before, kinda like living out a movie part for real!!I'm coming back for sure!!

Jeremiah Justis

Jacob was our tour guide for the 2 hour paranormal night time tour. He was excellent. Great experience. Going back for the 3 hour history tour soon.

Shelby Ensign

My friend and I visited Waverly Hills in early October 2020. We tried to book over the summer for the historical tour but they sold out too quickly. Thus, we did the haunted tour they put on this year. We were a little unsure of what to expect as their was not much information on their website. They decided to do the haunted tour because they were not able to do the haunted house they do every year because of covid. We were able to book tickets online and had to shown up within a certain time frame. When we checked in they took us to meet around the sanatorium as we were going to be going in small groups. Overall, the tour lasted about an hour and I would say it was worth it for people who are not able to make the regular tours. I'm not sure if the specific tour we went on is something they will do again considering they only did it because they could not continue you with their regularly scheduled tours do to covid restrictions. I would say it felt like it was a mixture of a haunted house and a historical tour. Their was different guides on each floors that gave some facts and then there was cosplay actors. I'm interested in going back and having an actual historical tour since I didn't feel like I got enough during the haunted tour. Regardless, I'm happy we could still support this place given the current times. If you want to hear more about my experience you can listen to my podcast Food + Flights on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.

Chrysonthia Horne

We were a group of female investigators who wanted to tackle a site that had a strong mix of dark and light spirits. We had a truly special time visiting the Waverly for an 8-hour private nighttime lock-in investigation. We felt zero negative energy and had no direct encounters with the creeper or any evil / dark entity at any point, although we knew they were around based on data we received from the lighter entities throughout the evening and based on the damage we found to our protective talismans the longer we stayed in certain areas (body chute, 4th floor, OR, morgue). We had multiple sessions of highly correlated activity across several tools (emf, spirit box, estes method, and oculus) on the 5th floor and on the 4th floor (while we were shadow watching with all lights turned off - we got ZERO activity until we asked if anyone wanted us to turn our lights back on: a hanging bare bulb in one of the rooms started swinging on its own - EMF and spirit box activity followed that we found compelling). On the 5th floor we believe we connected with spirits of children and the nurse from 502 who suggested that her death had indeed been staged as a suicide but that she had not died by her own hand as the popular story is told (Estes method). We also believe we received a message from the building itself via a tarot reading we conducted in the old records vault. In general, the place was dead except for these spots, and our observations led us to believe that we were communicating with positive intelligences of some kind who were attracted to our compassion and our ability to banish the dark forces that were lurking around. Our host for the evening, Jenny, was an incredibly helpful resource who made sure our investigation ran smoothly and gave us total autonomy the entire night - she was an essential part of our journey and I'm looking forward to returning to the Waverly at some point to visit again. It was an unforgettable experience!

Evil Kirby

Very fun to check out, however, I definitely recommend the private tours. It's hard to see or hear anything well with groups of thirty people. Will likely visit again.

V R

This is an amazing building with a sad history. With 1000s of lives lost here due to TB and other causes one would expect it to be haunted and the place does not disappoint. This was my second time coming here to do paranormal investigating and both times there seemed to be paranormal action. We were there for a private overnight investigation where I paid for 10 people minimum but I could have had up to 25 people with an extra charge for each. Since I am from Utah and don't know very many people in the area I was not able to round up 10 people so there was only 3 of us, my daughter, daughter-in- law, and me. There was only one other person in the building with us and that was Taylor an employee or volunteer of Waverly Hills. She was great at her job and very knowledgeable about the building and it's history. She has only been working there for a few months and is learning the ropes to be able to do the 2 1/2 hour public tours. She helped us get all of our gear to the staging area where there is heat and then let us do our own thing. She offered to do a tour before we got started but suggested that, since we had been there before, we go off on our own for the first hour and then come back and get her for the tour, in case we had questions. We headed to the fifth floor first but to get there you have to either go up the central stairs or go up the stairs on either end of the building and then get to the central stairs on floor 4. We got there by the 4th floor and while we were on 4 my daughter and I both heard a female voice hum like hmm hmm. My DIL did not hear it at all. When we got to 5 we heard it again but just one hmm. Still DIL didn't hear it. My daughter and I heard it several more times throughout the night but DIL never did. Before we even mentioned it, Taylor told us about the humming and she had heard it as well. We would hear men's voices too as if there was a conversation going on but there were no men in the building. My DIL would get major reactions with the EMF detector when she had it and I got some less major reactions with it and there was no electricity or any other electronics near us at the time. I still need to watch the videos and listen to recordings to see if we caught anything else that was interesting. I will update here if there is.

Rebecca Kirchgessner

Great experience! We went for the haunted house and paid extra for the tour. It was great and had a wonderful time 💀🎃👻

Kate M

Great historical landmark! Nothing quite like it anywhere....it is truly one of a kind. Great for tours and haunted house events! The tour guides are friendly and knowledgeable. The haunted house has amazing jump scares! Check this place out for an adrenaline rush unlike most others you have experienced!

Richard Teachout

Amazing place to get tours and explore the rich history

D Mouhot (Sparkles)

First off Could not wait to visit!! Heard so much about this place as far as paranormal activity. Took a day tour only due to timing of being in town. Our tour guide was very detailed and such a fascinating place to see. To see how back in 1926 how state of the art a place could be was amazing. During the day the energy was very even keel and loving. Some spots you felt differently..but great tour to take and so worth the money!

Francis Schirrmacher

Had an amazing time there. Did the overnight "tour".

Wolverine Lee

Awesome tour! Awesome guide! Awesome experience! Will return for all other options. Only have done the 2 hour paranormal tour so far but everyone and everything is great! No complaints. Nothing to recommend. Just keep on keeping on Waverly staff and residents!!!

Christopher Mitchell

We got the vip tickets for the haunted house and mini tour. Was definitely a fun experience and the mini tour was great. Hope to do a larger tour in the future to get the full experience

Jason Kennedy

What a great time! The haunted tour was so much fun. The staff and actors were great and clearly enjoy what they do. Can't wait to go back in the spring!

Shannon Johnson

This place was amazing! Although our team didnt get much for evidence during our investigation; just to be given the opportunity to walk the halls of where the patients used to hang out, sleep, receive "sun treatments", etc was awesome. The owners have done an amazing job with the place.

Scott Murphy

We did an overnight paranormal investigation a while back. The history of this place is both amazing and disturbing. It’s amazing how far we have come with medical advances in the last 100 years. So sad that so many people had to die, and they died here a lot. Crazy night. Very creepy place. We didn’t get much in the way of evp’s or photographs but we had a great time. I got an IR shot of a face floating at the bottom of the body chute. We want to come back and rent out the entire place on a weeknight. 50 plus people was too much to have any quiet alone time with the ghosts.

Maggie Martin

We did an overnight tour last night , with a fairly large group. Our 4 tour guides were amazing. They were so helpful and friendly!! We will definitely be back and only can hope to have the same tour guides.

Nikki Russell (Hoss-Nikki)

We just took a tour for the first and definitely not last time. The staff was amazing, the history and details were so involved. Even doing a daytime tour you could feel... something in the air. It's understandable why this is considered the most haunted place in America. The staff in particular made our experience. In case they read these reviews... thank you from my husband, I, and our service pup Bree. We made it home to VA and he's just about recovered from his medical ordeal.

Patrick Lackey

Waverly Hills had been on our list of places for several years and we finally decided to make a trip of it. The drive up to the sanitorium definitely set the mood for the night. It loomed large and eerie. After watching an informative video, we were divided into two group, one on the upper floors, and one on the lower. Our guide was fantastic, giving a very engaging speech about the history of the different rooms and wards. That is, until she started talking about specific manifestations and her flashlight, sitting on the shelf next to her began flickering on and off. With that she turned us loose into a free roam through our area. The other guest were very friendly and accommodating. We aren't versed at all in the paranormal, and the members of our group who were were very inclusive with us, allowing us to see things like divining rods correctly answering questions and more flashlights flickering, with purpose. As far as our unique experience, we decided to go back up to the top floor a few minutes before the two groups switched places, and as we walked down the hall, we heard the sound of a ball bouncing. We turned to see a ball (there were several rubber play balls scattered around this floor) roll out from an empty room we had just passed. As we watched the ball rolled to a stop, then started rolling of its own volition back into the room. Very thrilling. If I had to make a recommendation, it would be to try to go when the weather is cooler. In an effort to preserve the building, the owners have smartly added windows to several of the floors. We went in August and even in shorts and t-shirts, it was sweltering. This is completely on us for underestimating the southern heat. As would be expected, their tours book very quickly around the time of Halloween. The next time I plan a trip, (because I will be back) I will plan my trip when they open for the Season in March. Definitely worth the trip for not just those interested in the paranormal and occult, but for anyone who wants a truly unique experience.

Ashley Banks

This was my second visit this year and it felt like seeing it for the first time again. It was 97 degrees outside but the owners and staff were so accommodating in anyway they could from checking on us, making sure everyone had water and warning us beforehand to come hydrated and ready. The Historical tour was amazing, entertaining, emotional and full of history and paranormal stories. Owner Tina as always was a delight, both tour guides were very knowledgeable and entertaining . We had Dale as a guide this time and I personally have to thank him for making this a great experience!

Frank Baker

If you like haunted houses. During the Halloween Season they have a good display. Also, I have been able to experience the overnight stay and that is interesting as well. The second picture, no one from our group was there. All were accounted for in a different area.

Amanda Fulkerson

Didn't experience anything paranormal on the haunted tour, but still enjoyed the experience very much. It's a beautiful building with a chilling history. Because of the type of tour we were on, we couldn't take pictures in the building. Or I would have a ton.

Tanya Wells (VidaWells)

Just the right amount of spooky. Wish they had made the reception area 100% restored to its former self with music and all.

Danny Taylor

Spooky, and Awesome. Had a real fun time. Even some of the staff themselves are spooky, but very nice and friendly. A total enjoyable experience.

Sarah Hartman

Awesome place to visit! The tour guide was great, sharing the history of Waverly hills as well as some of her personal experiences with ghost encounters. The tour took the full two hours and was super fun at night.

Brian Long

We got a small tour of the building for about a half hour and then you go right down stairs to the bottom half and do the haunted Halloween place and everything it was pretty cool and we're definitely going back for the ghost tour

kpopemotions

Wanna go again! I went for my 14 birthday because I'm so into paranormal things (even though I don't believe) and abandonded places and had an amazing time! Heard a baby cry. No baby. Didn't necessarily freak me out but made me startled for a bit because I didnt expect anything. Went through the photos and we think we caught a shadow person in a doorway. Still don't believe in the paranormal. Please make me believe soon! Coming back again real soon!

HAL

I really enjoyed our haunted tour. Personally I don’t find haunted houses thrilling they just arnt real enough, but real paranormal stories mixed with people/actors creeping about the sanatorium mimicking the events being told was WAY better. I even jumped as I was engrossed in a story and standing with my back to an open door way. It was great, the guides were awesome, wish I’d come up with more questions or been able to see the body chute, but just another reason to come back and do an investigation when you know the sounds/sights you’re hearing arnt coming from actors and you can roam at leisure. There was a bit of political grandstanding at the beginning but despite whatever personal beliefs the multiple guides may have (it varied widely and they made it known), everyone did wear their masks, proper wearing was enforced and with the continuous airflow this ultimately felt like the safest most entertaining way we could have spent Halloween. Just remember you never know who’s in the audience my boyfriend and I are both in the public health and biology field so we definitely nitpick and they were very diligent. Overall the 6hour drive and money spent was well worth helping this great nonprofit that preserves this beautiful piece of history, I thoroughly appreciated all the hard work and dedication everyone put into this production and can not wait to book tickets for the spring.

Shannon Torrey

We had John for a guide on our paranormal tour and it was amazing. He was knowledgeable and refused to spread rumor and dealt only in facts. He was funny and engaging and you can tell the passion the whole staff have for preserving this is historical site. The building was quite active but it never felt dangerous the permanent residents as they are called felt more curious so long as you were respectful. It was an amazing experience and I cannot wait to do a.full overnight.

Aaron Burton

Awesome place and your..so much history..John was our guide and he made the tour very enjoyable..will definitely be going back in warmer weather for the paranormal tours

William Bebout

While there were no ghosts jumping out at you, it is still an eerie place. They keep the atmosphere that way by limiting light and flash photography. This hampers making memories via pictures. A lot of my pics turned out black! We went on a two hour tour which I felt was adequate. The history of this place is incredible. On the downside, our group was too large. There were about 25 in our group. It should be limited to half that. It is just too hard to hear what is going on with this many. The building itself is impressive but in all actuality, it is just a shell, having been gutted by looters and vandals years ago. While it is a spooky old building, I think the eeriest experience was standing outside in the darkness and staring up at its looming presence with the moon and night sky in the background. Alas, I saw no specters!

Bluegrass Paranormal Adventures

We did the night paranormal tour in Feb 2022. Our guides were great and very informative. We took lots of Photos and used our EMF Equipment.We got several Orbs and Faces in windows and in Photos. The Spirits were definately very active that night. Cant wait to go back and also do the day tour to learn more history. Check the photos out on our you tube channel.

Joe

We originally had challenges buying tickets, but after contacting the provided email, we got a response immediately, and the challenges were resolved. We met our tour guide, John, prior to entering. He was great and even chatted about other things to do in town. During the tour, he was funny as well as informative. A great salesman as well, as we are planning on doing the overnight experience. Highly recommend for any history buffs, paranormal enthusiasts, or anyone who'd like to try something new.

Kristin Baermann

Great time Sunday night for my overnight tour! John was a great guide letting us investigate before answering questions about the history. He was great when we asked for help with a spirit and gave us great tips and tricks. Definitely will be going back in the future!

Ricky Byrd

Uncle John was an amazing host!! It was a great experience to learn the history behind waverly hills! Can’t wait to do our overnight tour!

Noel Garay

Flash photography is not allowed, yeah, even at night. I could not see a thing the entire tour. This was like walking blindfolded while someone tells you a bad ghost story. The photos I uploaded were heavily enhanced to be able to see anything. If the tour guide had a flashlight to their face while sharing their experience, we could see who was talking to us and see the room with the ambient light while the story was told.

Nikki Mcguigan

What an amazing experience. Took this photo And there’s a woman’s face in the spot where the woman was found hung. Melanie was incredible and so full of knowledge. So happy I made this decision.

Ruthann Mink

What an amazing place. We did the 2 hour guided tour and really enjoyed hearing about the history of the hospital. Just keep in mind that this isn't for someone with mobility issues. Lots of stairs and no heating or cooling. Dress appropriately.

Zoe G

Had the best time on the paranormal tour on Saturday and historical tour!!!

Caitlin Haley

We did a private investigation from 6-12. We had an absolute blast! John was our tour guide and he was incredibly informative and helpful! Can’t wait to go back!

Sherri Smith

Chelsie is an AMAZING Guide and we were blessed and our experience enriched because of her!! Definitely take her tour, if possible!! She respects what is at Waverly, and that's extra special!

Brittany Restrepo

Last night (6-14-22 to 6-15-22), my friend and I brought a group of our friends and family to a private investigation. This was her’s and mine 3rd visit, but it was everyone else’s first visit. John was by far my favorite tour guide and host. He made our first private overnight amazing and when we do this again, we will definitely be asking for him to be our guide again! He did a great job correcting previous stories we had heard and sticking to the facts and honoring those who had passed in the building. You can tell he really loves his job and is passionate about it which made a huge impact on us. Thank you John for amazing night!

Kanga Kangoga

Gotta be honest and say we weren't able to make the tour we wanted, but the representatives were super nice and let us just take a peek at the gates. Super spooky. The best chance of getting a tour is booking way ahead of time. Overnight stays or ghost hunts need to be planned months in advance.

Debbie Mitchell

Had such a great time! You will probably have a sore back and feet, but definitely worth it. I would love to come back sometime with a smaller group. Everyone was great, from our guide Allie to all of the others. I wanted to walk down that hallway so bad, but we didn’t have time for many to do it. When they want you to hustle, there is a reason. They know how long it takes to get everything done in that time. Listen to them. Wear good shoes and be prepared for creepiness. Karma was so sweet and adorable!

Shadow Walker

We had a great time last night. Our group highly recommends John, not only for great conversation and professionalism he also is extremely alert to all things Waverly. We also want to give a big shout out to the Security team and Staff exceptional group of people. Our group has been to Waverly Hills several times over the last 14 years. Highly recommend visiting even if it's just for the historical value. We love you Waverly and Staff.

Dawn Wheeler

We all had a great time Saturday!!! Alley and Courtney was great! Everybody that work there was super nice! Things you think you seen and things you know was there, it had it all. I was not disappointed! I'm going to try to go back next year for sure. Thank you!!!

Stephanie Victor

My friends and I had an overnight private tour last night and it was amazing. This is my 3rd time here, 1st time doing the private tour and I would recommend doing a private tour if you can! It was great to have the building to ourselves! Our tour guide John was fantastic! He was very informative and I’m very appreciative that he could correct the “stories” we’ve heard about, even from the past visits. I hope that the next time we come back down here, that he is our guide again!

danielw65

Highly recommend this tour! The history alone is riveting. You feel the suffering that went on, in the walls and corridors. Our guide, Kool-Aid has a special connection to this place, as do some of the other volunteers and staff. To hear the history from someone with that connection really brings things into perspective. GO! Don't think about it, just GO! You won't be disappointed.

Austyn Wright

The 45 min Halloween tour was interesting. It is worth the money. The guides explained the history of facility and answered questions about there personal experiences there.

CJ Collins

Great history experience, I feel to get the full time experience the 6 hour or 8 hour would be worth it to further get the paranormal feel.

Sanguine Rain

Traveled from Iowa to visit and tour Waverly Hills Sanitorium. We had a great Historical Tour with Melanie as our guide, thank you for a fun and exciting day! Learned a lot from her! Would 100% return for another adventure! For anyone planning to visit in the summer, stay hydrated! It gets warm in there! 😉

nikki crady

This place was absolutely awesome! I cant wait to do an overnight stay and explore EVERYTHING! Staff was great, whole experience was amazing, even during this pandemic.

Jennifer Griffin

We had an awesome experience at Waverly Hills Sanitorium. Our guides, Todd and Leanne were very knowledgeable of the hospitals history and paranormal events there. The 4th floor was very active, sending chills all over!! Several people had ghostly interactions on our over night adventure. This was my second trip to WH excluding my unauthorized venture when I was 12 years old and snuck in the majestic hospital! We will be back!

Karen Schultz

My son and I went here on 7/21/18, we were pretty excited to go, the guided tour lasted 2 hours, BUT, while on the tour you couldn't use your flash to take pictures (disappointed!!) Couldn't bring a voice recorder either, (disappointed)! So, outside of listening to the history which by the way was great, you couldn't take anything from it picture wise, hence the reason why I drove over 5 hours to go..anyhoo, next on the to-do list Trans-Alegheny Lunatic Asylum in Westin..hopefully better results there..here are a few pictures that I could take when she allowed a flash to be used..SO MANY more could have been taken if I could use a flash..

Vick C

Very informative tour. Worth the price for a two hr tour.

Meghan Beck

Went for a private investigation recently and had a great time with the group I was with and investigating but it just wasn't the same as the last two times I went there. A lot of changes have been made. They got rid of the auxiliary morgue and replaced it with a new gift shop, which I am not sure why since it was a great place to investigate and it was a piece of history. Also didn't see the room that was the "safe", where one of the nurses accidently locked a patient in the room. Plastic over the windows and the original front door was replaced. Just doesn't seem to have as much originality as before.

David Plowman

Our team just visited Waverly Hills on July 3rd. What an awesome time and an awesome investigation! This place is amazing! And John our host was fantastic, he was super nice, easygoing, funny, and very knowledgeable! Thank you for such a fantastic visit, can't wait to be able to go back again!

T Hurt

Guided tour $30.00 per person Glad the tour guide was able to describe everything on the tour because building was just a hull of a building it would have been hard to figure out were each area was ( nurse's station, kitchen, etc.) .. Website said it cool in the building, But I found it very hot ,To get to each floor you have to go up stairs, The tour is 2.5 hours long ,There is no bathrooms in the area you tour .SO make sure you go to bathroom and bring some water with you ( bathrooms and vending machine is located at the beginning of tour and the end ) Directions on Website are wrong so give your self plenty of time to locate the place .

Harley's Adventure's

We did the 8 pm paranormal tour Saturday. It was so awesome. Better than imagined. The tour guide Renee was very good. Enjoyed all the info and times to get involved. We got several orbs and a couple of faces in our photos. It was great to be able to get so much activity there. We will be coming back to do a daytime tour as well to get more photos and more history. Keep up the good work.

Russ Reynolds

We did the overnight paranormal investigation we were invited by another team We had an awesome investigation a lot of activity our tour guide Vince was very knowledgeable and friendly This is a must on your list of investigations We are definitely going to return and do another private investigation Thank you again Waverly Hills and staff

Jeramy Goble

My wife and I attended an overnight public tour (midnight to 6am), this past weekend, July 17th, 2022. We had never been to Waverly Hills before and had no idea what to expect. We couldn't have been more pleased with the experience. From having a person meet us at the gate to confirm how to proceed up the road, to the person that confirmed with us further up the road where to park, the attendant in the parking lot, and the multiple staff at the entrance and inside, as well as Jacob our tour guide, every one of the staff was amazing. We got the feeling that everyone was passionate about protecting the facility, the grounds, and the... "guests," we definitely got the feeling everyone that worked there wanted to be there and provide a great experience. The facility itself was imposing, massive, ominous, and amazing. Every step and every room fueled our curiosity and intrigue that much more. The history and stories imparted by our great guide, (Jacob), helped give a lot of context and inform our plans as we investigated the facility on our own after the tour. Towards the end of the tour, before sunrise, Jacob led a spirit box exercise with the group. We had a number of reactions from various EMF devices, lights, and more. That was a fantastic experience. The only suggestion or request that we could maybe think of is maybe the organizers can maybe make the tour groups smaller, or stagger entry into certain areas of the facility at various times so that there aren't so many people in the same general vicinity. That might help reduce noise pollution during EVP sessions and other recording efforts. We'll be back!

King Morse

Incredible Building And Location Our Team Investigated For The Overnight. The Owners Were Absolutely Incredible And Truly A Pleasure To Get To Know And Talk To. The Establishment Is Gigantic And A Beautiful Piece Of History!

Josh Yeager

This place is absolutely amazing the staff is extremely friendly. The building is beautiful with great history.

Em Schwartz

This was the best experience I've ever had in my life. In fact I had two paranormal experience there. If I could rate this place 1-10 I would rate it 100 💯 it was that good. I'm definitely coming back.!!! 👻👻 …

kristen ehrhardt

This was by far the most amazing experience I've ever had in my life. I did the 6 hour overnight tour. Vance did our tour at the beginning and then it was free roam. Everyone is very knowledgeable and they have amazing stories. The group I went with were awesome folks as well! I look forward to going back!!

Terry Kuykendall

Our tour guide (Vince) knew exactly how a tour is supposed to be. He was funny, knew his information, and made it interesting throughout the entire walk through. If I go back, I’ll def be requesting Vince! He’s definitely one of the best out there!!!

Bryony Fidler

We went on the tour recently and we were shown around by John who was absolutely fantastic and full of information. He took us to the key areas of the building. It was dark however our eyes quickly adjusted, the history alone was mind blowing.. we were able to experience something however the overnight tour is definitely something we will be coming back to do!! The team do a great job at giving you the best authentic experience whilst maintaining the respect of the residents.

Alicia Smith

Waverly Hill's is a definite eye opening experience, my first wow moment was going up the hill and taking a slight left through the trees and you see a massive building. Getting scratched down my back was quite the experience as well, but I'd still love to go back.

Melanie Reinl

We enjoyed Waverly hills very much. I went with a Paranormal group and there was lots of evidence that we were most definitely not alone. I definitely recommend. Run up to the Bobby Mackey's bar just north, too! Also a great time!

Dale Hutchinson

Historical Tour very informative with ghost stories added. Tour over two hours and covered all five stories and the body shoot. Before the miracle of antibiotics, tuberculosis was a scourge. Very interesting.

Thomas Johnson

We went on a six hour overnight investigation. Loved every minute of it ! Such a large place to explore. The Body Chute was creepy. Captured what we think may be spirits in some pictures. We heard children laughing. I can't wait to go back !

Rebecca Rader-Hampsten

So awesome, very informative the staff are readily committed to this place

Jennifer Jones

Went there on a Halloween tour with WDJX. This place was super creepy and we did see things. I felt my hair being touched and my hand held. They are renovating it I believe and so it’s very dusty and dirty. We went home dirty and smelled of dust so don’t wear nice stuff. I will definitely be going back!

Michael Hutchinson

We went on the 10pm tour. While the tour was informative it seemed rushed. Also the group size was large and some people were very rude to other people who were trying to enjoy the tour as well. The tour guide was knowledgeable about the hospital but definitely took the eeriness out of the tour.

Brandi Ginger

Amazing time!! I will definetely be going back! This tour guide instructor was very nice & friendly & answered everything i wanted to know about it! Definetely made the time better getting to know all the history behind everything! Hopefully John will be our next one again ❤❤ Btw... #WheresJason ? 🤣😂

Tim Sable

History buffs , amateur ghost hunters or season ghost hunters. This is the cherry on the sundae. If you want to go out of comfort zone why not start with the best. Totally recommend, I did the midnight to 6 am tour best bang for your buck.And if you don't drive its around 60 bucks for uber roundtrip.

Tiffany Abriam

Great history behind this building. I'm sure its haunted, however I didn't witness anything. Got great pictures and it was a cool tour. I would go back.

blaze of glory Ousley

Awesome place to go do an investigation! Its definitely worth the trip. Had a cool night and saw and heard some unexplainable things!!

Rebekah Barnes

Non traditional haunted house tour. Completely worth it. If you ever get the opportunity to go, do it!!!!!!

Simply Tess

I've been here countless times since I was a teen. Its an amazing building with great history. If you have never been, you HAVE to go!

Roger Pingleton

Our paranormal teams booked an overnight investigation along with a stay-over in the new bunkhouse. Waverly Hills, even on a slow night, never fails to deliver. This was our first night in the bunkhouse after the investigation. What a fun experience THAT was! It was like a big slumber party. Tina and Charlie (AKA Ralph) have lovingly created a wonderful way to extend the experience.The new facilities are uniquely awesome! Though we were all too tired to stay up and investigate there in the bunkhouse, we truly enjoyed ourselves and enjoyed seeing where the body chute ends. Even more so, we enjoyed the natural beauty in seeing that part of the grounds. The deer were all around us, including some adorable fawns! Do yourselves a favor, pay the extra $$ to stay in the bunkhouse!

Sedor Familys Fun Life

We went on a ghost hunt and this place is so fun. Long night amazing guides and must do again.

Scott Tackett

Love going there for our Paranormal investigations. The tour guides are very knowledgeable.

Tiffany Lambert (DarkUnicorn)

Super creepy place with fascinating history. Great tour guides, can't wait to go back for the overnight!!!

Jeffery Vidal

This place is great and, almost certainly, haunted. My wife and I did the 11:30 to 6AM tour on Friday March 16th and had a blast. Tony, our guide, was great and obviously an asset to the Waverly Hills team. I caught a good number of what I believe to be apparitions on camera. Oddly enough all were on floor three rather than the more famously haunted areas. At one point my wife and I were both walking toward the stairwell at the end of that wing when, without a word, we both froze and began inching backward suddenly overcome by an almost unexplainable terror. We neither saw or heard anything but there was most definitely something there. A few moments later we heard footsteps coming up the stairwell and Tony comes out walking at a near run. He didn't say anything but I guarantee he felt it and was getting out of Dodge too. My only complaints are that we were told in the beginning that everything here was benevolent, which after feeling that was obviously untrue and the rudeness of some other guests who moved floor to floor without permission and a certain couple who acted inappropriately when they thought nobody was looking. All in all the experience was awesome and I can't blame Waverly Hills for the actions of adults who should know better. 4 and 1/2 stars as it stands and a perfect 5 if they were a little more honest about the disposition of their permanent guests in the opening speech. Just in case anyone was wondering I took my photos with a Google Pixel 2 in enhanced HDR mode. It combines three photos taken at a range of resolutions and seems to pick up a lot of activity.

Tyler Garriott

Was an okay experience. Building was more gutted than I would prefer. Tour guides are very friendly and entertaining

Marsha Abell

No encounters... very informational on history

Gary Jones

My grandmother used to work here when it actually was open and I've always wanted to go check it out myself and finally got the chance to this past October and it was everything I had expected. Love, love, loved it!!! Cant wait to go back and get an actual tour or do the overnight thing.

Lauren

Lots of interesting history in this building. I personally didn't see anything. My mom caught someone walking in front of the building on a live picture before we left. I'm showing a unzoomed in and zoomed in picture. I'm not sure if its a door or a tall woman figure in white. I woke up to small bite marks on my forearm the following morning. I don't have kids nor was I around any. Chilling! A 2 tour tour wasn't enough. Definitely will want to come back. *not sure why Google wouldn't let me post 3 pictures at first. Now there's multiple*

Yusday Lopez

I loved it. It is a wonderful place where you can scream a Lot. I just recommend not to be the first one in the group, stay in the middle or something. I'll be glad to come back another night to enjoy the place completely.

Brent Pigg

10/10 recommend if you want a thrill with one of America's most haunted places.

Peter

The staff here is highly knowledgeable about the history of Waverly Hills. My fiancee and I did a night tour of the grounds, and while it was informative, we did leave disappointed. However, the disappointment did not come from the Sanatorium, nor did it come from the staff. I believe this place to be a microcosm of America, weighed down by obesity. When the website warns you there are stairs to climb, you know there's something wrong. In total, there were five flights of stairs we climbed, and no, they were not consecutive. The first part of the tour featured the "body chute," an underground tunnel where the recently deceased were discreetly removed from the premises without worrying the other patients. This body chute could have been one of the main features of the facility, however, we were not allowed to walk all the way down due to the amount of stairs involved.(we walked about a third of the way down - a total of about 25 steps). Following that, we climbed one flight of stairs at a time, with ample time to recover from the extreme cardio workout of one set of stairs. We visited creepy floor by creepy floor, full of relevant information from the tour guide. I give this place three stars for catering to the horrendously out of shape clientele that visit. Were this place in Europe, we wouldn't be warned that we need to climb stairs. Shameful that this is the case here.

John Schlegel Jr

My fiancé and I went on the two-hour guided tour tonight lead by John and Jason, and it was 100% amazing. Th knowledge and passion of the site from everyone there made the entire tour a blast. I got to experience some crazy phenomenon which was a major bucket list item for me. We're DEFINITELY going to be coming back to do the public AND private overnights in the future.

Jodie Woebkenberg

My hubby and I did a public overnight this past Saturday 12/29. Vince was an amazing tour guide! He was very knowledgeable about Waverly Hills and had some awesome stories to share! I will definitely be back for another overnight. Next time I will leave hubby at home because he isn’t into the paranormal, but I on the other hand am very intrigued by Waverly. Not that he’s scared, he just didn’t enjoy being up all night in the freezing cold! I would have stayed for way longer than 6 hours if I could! I have researched the history for years! Waverly is a very special place! Thank you Vince for making my visit even better!

Kerry H

We did a private investigation Easter Sunday 4-17-22 This place is amazing pictures don't do it justice. You have really have to go there to experience the size of this historical building. Terry (kool-aid) is very passionate and has an abundance of knowledge about Waverly. Him and his wife are so nice and did an excellent job with any needs or questions we had. Definitely coming back again to do a day tour.

Angel Dust

If you come Here during the day it's haunted, night it's haunted. Great place to get a good scare

Karen

John and Stephanie was the best tour guides! My roommate and I had a blast! It’s our second time there, and we can’t wait to go back! We are big paranormal fans, but would recommend to anyone who curious or want to know more about the history of Waverley!

Michelle Davis

Just finished a tour with Vince. He did a fantastic job and knew the historical details. I appreciate his commitment to honesty in story telling. While waiting on the landing of the fourth floor, I was touched, like a child tapped my arm. The young man from South Carolina behind me swore it wasn't him. I saw a shadow person in the hallway of the same floor, confirmed by Vince. When walking to the operating room, going around the corner, I got full body chills. Such a wild and fun experience! I would highly recommend you go there if you're in the area.

julie durham

Very cool historical tour. We did the 2 hour guided tour. Our guide did a great job covering the tour information while also being able to answer all the questions we had. Didn't see anything spooky but this place does have a vibe that's hard to explain. Expect to walk and know that the building is not air conditioned. There are about 25 people on each group which felt about right. Plenty of time is given to take pictures and ask questions too.

Skyla Moons

It was really nice the haunted house was pretty good and long took about 30 mins and $20 to get in the haunted house there was some really dark places where u literally trip over the "actors" but it wasn't bad got a nice hoodie that glows for $30 😜 nice selection of hoodies and t-shirts …

Brandon (vwnom)

My daughter and I had an awesome historical tour led by John. Highly recommend.

Renee M

Awesome Paranormal Tour! Vince was a fantastic guide who really knew the history and made sure we were satisfied with our tour. I'd highly recommend going if you're into paranormal activity. We heard several different noises on different floors. #waverlyhills I'm definitely coming back!

S Irani

The 6 hours overnight experience was amazing and so unique. Despite being terrified the whole time, our tour guide John made the experience for me. When I was nervous to explore, he went out of his way to show us around the property and tell us about the history and his own experiences as if we were on a private tour. He was hilarious and made the night that much more fantastic. He is an absolute star! Can't wait to go back with my friends. Thank you John!

Sandra Prestigiacomo (Sandy)

I was younger when I visited. Lol. I snuck in there with frieends. But the place spooked me. Great haunted house!!

Aaron Robinson

Great “haunted house”! The three stars are because it just didn’t meet expectations. We drove from Indy expecting something extraordinary and instead left with just a very a average run of the mill. Great for locals! Not worth a long trip. Waverly Hills, utilize your back story more!

Andrew Woolrich

So went on the night tour tonight whilst visiting from England. As a huge fan of the paranormal I really enjoyed it, I had a couple of experiences with my jacket being pulled twice on my back (heavy leather jacket so it was felt hard) and saw some shadow figures. On top of that I got some great photos 100% want to do an over night tour in the future when i visit next

ShanaYana

I've waited about 10 years to come to Waverly, and it was worth the wait! I did the historical tour and i learned so much! We had John as our tour guide and he was fantastic. He was so enthusiastic, knowledgeable and you can tell he genuinely enjoys the building and the history, which made me even more excited to learn. Definitely going again at night for the paranormal stuff (and when its a little warmer).

Toms Channel

Been multiple times awesome creepy place

Coltin Wilde

Amazing building and lots of amazing experiences for the ghost hunters. Hands down bucket list location that I hope to visit again. John was terrific hosting us. Appreciate the chance to check this place out with a group of friends.

David Windsor

Went on the historic tour. Renee and Courtney were wonderful

Crystal Dawson

We traveled 4.5 hrs to visit this amazing building. Uncle John was our tour guide for the Paranormal tour and Val was our tour guide for the Historical Tour. 5 stars to both of them!! This place was very awesome. Looking forward to an overnight in the future.

Scott Castle

It was AMAZING!!!!! My daughter wanted to go for her birthday and I must say it was one of the best experiences we have ever been on. Our guide was Val and she was great ! We went on the 2 hour paranormal tour and can't wait to go back for the over night tour. Thank you all so much for the experience

williamwheat37

Did a night and day tour. Really cool. Didn't feel spooked or anything while I was there. I'm not into that much anyway but the wife is and so we went. I thought that it was really cool to explore and the historical parts of it were interesting and worth going for even if you're not into the whole ghosts haunted stuff.

Makenzie

Waverly Hills has been my favorite thing I've done to date. I've been trying to go for the last 10+ years & I'm so glad I finally went. We went in without flashlights, we only used them going up/down the stairs or if the tour guide was showing us something significant. Otherwise it was pitch black & I loved every bit of it. We did the 2 hour tour, from 10pm to midnight: The building is massive & we didn't get to see it all; just the most famous areas, but what we did get to see was awesome! Our tour guides were all amazing, very kind/helpful & told us history of the building & paranormal stories. I 100% can't wait to go back for an overnight tour SOON!!!! 👻🖤 If you've ever wanted to go; please do it!

Shelby greis

Always a great experience- Second time there and never gets boring

Coron Whiteback

Before I begin I want to preface some things. First, my only gripe was due to some of the people on our tour being quite obnoxious. Second, and most important, you're experience will vary. I came in and only experienced what I think MAY have been shadows. My father, however, felt more. We were up on floor 5, learning the story of the nurse in 502. Now, our tour guide never said the nurse's name. My father later asked me "What was that nurse's name?" Doing some research I was able to find a Mary Lee connected to the story. Turns out he'd heard a woman saying "I'm Mary" in from of the elevator (about where she was found), sounding like she wanted to be heard. I do not doubt him, even if I didn't hear anything myself.

Kasey Hill

I love the haunted house here they really do go all out to try to scare you. And the tour is really good but short roughly 30 mins but still fun. Wish it was cheaper $60 for both plus VIP. If you haven’t been I would definitely recommend. And I captured a picture of a creepy fast on the bottom left window! This place is legit haunted.

Dawn West

The group was too big for the type of tour. It took away from the experience. Our guide was great, we enjoyed it overall.

Panda Pendragon

I went on one of the relay tours for the month October as my very first tour of Waverly. I've wanted to visit since I was a child in the early 2000s, and it was as wonderful as I hoped it would be! The relay tours were shorter and quicker, but that didn't make them any less great! Every tour guide I met along the way had so much passion and love for this place. You can tell that they really want it to be repaired bit by bit, and that they enjoy sharing the history and stories of this incredible place. Even before the end of our tour, my best friend and I were already planning our next visit to complete the paranormal, historical, and (one day!~) over night tour. If we lived closer we would scramble to volunteer. Waverly Hills is a piece of history, and it deserves to be saved. Touring the halls and purchasing their merch pays for that restoration slowly but surely. If you have any interest in medical/scientific history or, of course, the paranormal this is place that you must visit.

Jennifer Williams

Tour guide was super informative and funny. Cant remember his name but said he had been working there for 20 years! Highly recommend!

Christopher Murphy

I had the opportunity to visit Waverly Hills Sanatorium over Thursday night into Friday morning. I can't say enough just how welcoming Vince and the other young lady staff member(Who we call the Dakota Laden Girl :)) were. They made our trip one that will stay with our group for a lifetime! We enjoyed it so much that we will be booking another two nights for the 2022 year!! Can't wait to share the evidence we captured with the staff!! Much Love and Respect from Memphis Empath Paranormal Society!

Kelly Strack

Loved this place can't wait to come back! We came on a weekday tour our guide was Vince and he was very knowledgeable, funny, and respectful as I had three kids under the age of 16.

Javon Stone

I love this place it is so spooky I loved the tour and everything just don't go near winter lol😂😂😂

LINDA SCHWEIZER

Our group did private hunt on 4/17/22. Terry aka Koolaide was a very nice, helpful host. No issues with anything just lots of activity, lots of history, and lots of fun. Highly recommend this place. Please ignore all the negative posts about this place. It was a fabulous night with super nice hosts and security.

Mary Boyer

After many many years of wanting to visit Waverly Hills, I was hopeful to catch shadows or evp but did not. We took the 6 hour over night public tour.. I still had a blast and the body chute was really cool and creepy at first. I was really disappointed though that it was just like walking through an empty vandalized building. Our emf meter went off a few times but in the same spots so that was kinda debunked. After 14 videos and 103 pictures plus the voice recordings, we reviewed the evidence and came up with nothing. A few other people said they were catching shadows but I guess the ghost stayed away from us. I was very very disappointed though in some of the other investigators that where very loud and and disrespectful to others investigating. We would sit In a room quietly and it never failed other group's would come up with a tour guide and just be loud talking and laughing. They ruined many recordings and videos. I really think the floors should have been designated to different groups at different times. $500 is alot to spend on 5 people just to be interrupted all the time. Needless to say, the investigation was until 6am and we left at 4am. We might go back for a private investigation on day . Thank you Waverly and staff for letting us visit This piece of history! One down on my bucket list! And yes I do recommend going to see history but not any ghost on a public tour. If you want to do a true investigation, do a private one and you will probably have better luck! 💖💖

Steve S.

This tour and ghost hunt was very interesting. I was the skeptic of our group but I had my mind blown a few times with our discoveries. My wife loves this stuff so I went along for the ride. It was a very enjoyable venue. Jason was awesome with his knowledge of the history of this building.

Amanda Bradley

From start to finish, the accommodations made to squeeze my daughter and I in last minute (and to a sold old event AND season might I add) exceeded my expectations and honestly kind of restored my faith in humanity. Chelsey was outstanding. She responded to my late-night e-mail cries pleading to come, and allowed us to attend a sold out event with days to spare until the tour. The pandemic has been tough on us all, and I knew that this tour would make the transition to high school for my daughter a little easier, after having been schooled from home for the entire 8th grade year.. As for the tour, it didn’t disappoint! This was my second time at Waverly, and the tour guide was fantastic. She made things interesting, humorous, and was well versed on paranormal facts, history and was overall great at keeping us focused. Mostly. My 14-year old was very excited and I had to at times tell her to “put-a-sock-in-it”. Having said all of that - buy tickets. Do not hesitate. It was a well-oiled machine from the jump, and I would go back in a heartbeat. Thank-you Chelsey and staff for having us. We will surely return in January! Creep it real.

Ralph “Duffy” Potter III

Awesome mini tour, definitely want to come back for the full maybe overnight tour. You really can feel a presence there. Haunted house is cool longer than I expected, nice job.

Stephanie Pikovnik

Great tour! Very informative and interesting. Renee was an excellent guide.

Lina Galindo

Absolutely loved the paranormal tour. The building is beautiful and has such a rich history that is told very well by the staff. Each guide has their own personal experiences and we really enjoyed hearing their stories. It's an awesome tour ...absolutely loved it.

Soul Searching Supernatural

A few weeks ago, we booked a historical tour and a private paranormal investigation. Every guide we encountered during our time here was delightfully friendly and welcoming. We wanted to book the historical tour before our investigation to learn the building in the daylight as well as take pictures and delve further into the history. We had a wonderful time on the tour, but if you are looking to take pictures I would probably recommend trying the photography tour instead as the only area we were actually allowed to stop for a picture was in the Body Chute. There were a few other areas in the building that we had an opportunity to snap a picture while the guide was telling stories, but for the most part it was very fast paced. At the end of the tour there is a giftshop that has a variety of well designed items available for purchase. Choosing what to get was tough because everything was so cool! The following night we had our private investigation. Ernie and Denise were our guides for the night and they were AWESOME! We had the opportunity to hear some of their stories of the spirits they've communicated with and we even experienced paranormal activity while they were giving us the tour. Deducting the tour time and setup for all of our equipment, we found ourselves struggling to fit all of our investigating goals in with the time we had left. Now with having experienced the building, we hope to return and hop right in to a full night of investigating! Thanks for the hospitality, Waverly Hills! We absolutely recommend this place and we would love to come back!

Jeremy

Recently went on a 2 hour night tour as well as a 6 hour overnight paranormal tour. Overnight is by far the best if you like “investigating.” This place is just something very special. The tour guides aren’t only extremely knowledgeable, but they are also great ppl who want you to have the best experience possible. I’ve easily been to Waverly 12+ times in my life and I’ll def be back plenty more. You never know what you’re gonna get here 👻🤘🏻

Eric Bisutti

An amazing experience, was very informative, our tour guides were very knowledgeable and fun...we only took the 2 hr evening tour, would love to come back and do the overnight stay...lots of energy in this place for sure

Josh Cates

It’s a bit pricey, but it’s a pretty long haunted house. There’s a laser light show before you even go inside, which is unique. Then the 3D section is very neat and very neat, and not something you’ll find at most haunted houses. After that, you still have an above average, more traditional haunted house to go through.

Bryceton Proctor

Great night tour. A good mix of historical and paranormal.

Brenda Dorsey

Loved it. 2nd time there did VIP this time and was better than first time. Going back when weather breaks to do the 8pm-4am tour. Definitely will be back.

Tater

We did the 8 hour free roam yesterday on 3-9-2022 and I could not be happier. Vince Guy Kelien made our experience one we will never forget. We will be booking a second 8 hour free roam next year thanks to him and his very informative and amazing walk thru was one we will never forget. This place is amazing by itself but Vince really gives you a sense of being welcome and safe and that set the pace for our night inside. I don't think our experience would have been as good as it was if not for him. Appreciate what you do Vince and we will see you next year 👏🏼👍🏼💀👻

KokomoSpiritSeekers EquipmentReviews

One my personal bucket list places to visit. Had a great time this past weekend, some really wild experiences minus getting attacked by the bat. Would definitely like to return . Looking forward to a return with some better gear.

Wade Daffron

Wonderful first visit! Went in open-minded, and had undeniable experiences which will no doubt lead to a return in the near future. "Uncle John" is a superb guide with the perfect mix of wit and wisdom. The helpful, courteous staff and well-planned tour make Waverly Hills a MUST. Certainly one of Kentucky's best destination points. Bonus points for the bargains in the gift store!

Stephanie Gatewood

This was our second time coming and it’s only gotten better! We had the best time! Todd and Leann were awesome guides and so knowledgeable. They had cool stories and had great pics to show from past investigations. The entire staff was amazing, professional and so much fun. We had some pretty cool experiences especially with Mr.Mitchell and will definitely be back!

Tifney saunders

2cd time was The charm. This time back was super exciting. We got a few good pictures that we cant explain. It seems like every time you come the resident ghosts are going to give you a new experience.

Jennifer Tyree

Absolutely worth the trip!! This place is fascinating in both it's rich history and for any paranormal buffs!! I will be sure to be back MANY times!!

John Majewski

Cool place to visit. Wish they would add some quick evp sessions during the tour, and spend more time in the active areas.

Leah Daria

My daughter and I went here over the weekend. Everyone was so friendly! The tour guide was very informative. I love the paranormal!! I didn't experience anything "ghostly" but I definitely still had a wonderful time. If you get the chance to come here, it will be totally worth it! We are coming back but this time for the overnight stay!!

Ashley Cunningham

The haunted house during halloween was pretty flippin scary, well put together, cant wait to do the tour next year during season.

heather cates

really awesome place to visit!! I didn't experience anything but my husband thinks he caught something in a picture!! even if ur a skeptic like me it's still a cool a creepy place to visit. the architecture of the building is pretty awesome. we are going to do an all nite tour.

Theresa Martin

Had a blast! Vince and John were awesome and you can tell how much they care for and respect Waverly. I can’t wait to go back! Go in cooler weather if you dislike being hot and sweaty.

Amanda Hill

Went with a group for a private tour and our guide John was amazing! So respectful when speaking of the long term residents of this facility and is very knowledgeable of this place! He is definitely the best! I hope next time we come we have him again he definitely made us feelore comfortable and more connected! Thanks John!

Eryn Rybak

Crossed this crazy location off of our ghost hunting bucket list. I wish the groups would have been a smidge smaller for the public hunt.. but honestly, it’s pushed me toward a private hunt for next year. I CANNOT WAIT to go back.

Elisabeth Hayes

Super fun. The haunted house wasnt very scary. It was, but it also wasnt. Loved the actors! The staff was amazing too. So glad we finally went!

Dan Spahr

We are a Paranormal Team from Missouri and did a private overnight investigation on July 3rd. Our stay was made perfect by our host John who everyone agreed was the best of the best we’ll be back

York Paranormal

“The most hunted place in America” is what they call it. I’ve been three times and not had any experiences however the building is huge and historically beautiful and for that definitely worth the money.

Willow Rose Sierra

My husband and 3 friends joined me for the 2017 opening season all-night ghost hunt last Friday. We only had time to do the top 3 floors but we got some amazing pictures of ghosts, a ghost dog, lots of orbs, and shadow figures. My friend captured this picture of a ghost in a suit and tie walking towards her. He has no feet and you can see thru his head plus it was freezing and no one was wearing a suit and tie to ghost hunt! All the pictures are in my Facebook group page I SPI Ghosts in the Waverly Hills album. I went back a 2nd time SOLO! This time I hunted on the 2nd and 1st floors, including the Death Chute. I laid on the bottom morgue slab for 15 minutes, I had a flashlight session in the shock therapy room with a woman who had been "shocked" there, and I walked the entire Death Chute alone in the dark! I got 2 short FLIR videos of an entity following me up and down the Chute! It even played with my hair! I was unable to post the videos on here, but they are on my Facebook group page I SPI Ghosts.

Juan David Duarte-Ramirez

Cant wait till next year or during the year to spend the night...haunted house wasn't what i expected...could be a lil scarier...

Ryan Stokes

This is a very interesting historical site. The tour is very cool. The haunted house is very good and almost 40 minutes long. I highly recommend.

ohmahgawdrawr1

I went here for their haunted house, which was fairly good but had one very fatal flaw: groups of about 30 people were sent in at a time, which caused a lot of bunching up and slowing down so you can see the upcoming scares, the actors were trying their best though. The haunted house was pretty long with lots of differently themed rooms. I feel like that could have used the old hospital to their advantage more though (i.e. insane residents, and crazy doctor's and nurses) also the video they play before you enter the haunted house is super cheesy...

Stacey Brown

We did a 2 hour tour and it was really fun. Our guide was funny and did a good job of telling the history and stories of the building. My only disappointment was that there was not much time for ghost hunting. I think next time we will do the six hour or private tour instead.

Amanda Ortega

For Father's Day present bought tickets for myself and father to visit Waverly for the paranormal tour. The check in process flowed smoothly, we were able to stop for a refreshment and bathroom before the tour started. The staff was very friendly - more than willing to make conversation, as well as to answer any questions visitors had regarding the paranormal or history of the building. They also hit on all the major folklore that one hears about Waverly - going into what we do know is fact from record and even willing to acknowledge 'this is what we've heard but we have no concrete evidence.' Even going as far to say if you find out something different please let them know as they want to grow more on the tour. You hit all the 'hot spots' in the building - room 502, the elevator shaft that a homeless man came to his demise, legend of the spectrum Timmy and of course the infamous body chute. It was such an entertaining visit that I definitely have plans to do the historical tour and would love to eventually do an overnight. Highly recommend for a good time at Louisville legend.

Andrew Nelle

I've been on a lot of ghost tours, I have to say this tour is legit. My wife had such an overwhelming experience, she had to be walked out several times. This location is no joke, doesn't matter if you're a believer or skeptic. We recommend the night guided tour from 10pm-12pm. Mendie our guide was fantastic! We highly recommend this ghost tour, it's not for the faint of heart. 😎😱👍

Jake Vannarsdall

Tons of fun and very interesting facts during the tour. A little spooky at the end, but so worth it!

andrea Boone

My family and I went on a 2 hour paranormal tour. The guides were engaging and fun to listen to. The passion they have for Waverly Hills was obvious as they talked about the history of the building and told their own experiences. I was disappointed that we were not able to take many photos during the tour. They ask that camera flashes not be used and since we went after dark there was no way to get any pictures.

Jonathan Spitler

Christina was a great tour guide had a great time we will definitely be back for an overnight tour soon

Richard Wilfong

Creepy old building, nice staff. Only one "wierd" experience happened. Scariest part was dodging all the bats really.

Rodney Holt

Amazing tour! Definitely want to do the historical tour when I can.

Sandy Lane

We waited 2 years to experience the Waverly Tour and it was worth the wait. Such a unique building with interesting history. Our guides Ernie and Denise did a wonderful job of taking us through the entire building relating facts from fiction, and then let us explore at our own pace. If it wasn't 100 degree heat throughout the day and continued 90's at midnight, we would have explored longer. Thank goodness for a section that had air conditioning. I might suggest a couple chairs throughout the halls so participants could spend more time just listening, watching and waiting. Even though the wind had picked up, I was amazed at the heavy thick silence,and did experience goose bumps several times as the sweat rolled off my body. I could definitely sense a presence. If you are debating about booking a tour, just do it! Thank you Waverly Hills and all your dedicated crew for an amazing experience.

Aye-Jay Devereux

Did the 6 hour public tour 6/25-6/26. Had an amazing time. The staff Ernie,Todd,Jason,Leann, and Chad were very helpful. I really enjoyed the tour Ernie gave us. You can tell he truly loves Waverly and wants to find out the truth. Can’t wait to go back. Would love to do a private tour next.

Melissa

We did the waverly historical tour and it was amazing we had Val and Ellie and they we both Amazing Val was very informative and we learned so many things we had no idea about this tour is Wonderful I HIGHLY RECOMMEND I give it 10 stars

Kimmy Crooks

Always wanted to visit this place and I finally got to do that this month! A friend of mine took me for my birthday gift and we both thoroughly enjoyed our time! The building itself is beautiful and full of amazing architecture. Of course it's from a very sad time in history thanks to TB but it was built on a beautiful piece of property as well as the building being state of the art for it's time. Heck even today, it's a place that would be amazing to own and fix the building back up to spend regular time in. On top of all of that, you get the added benefit of the "lifers" paying you visits from time to time. Great trip for people who are interested in either history, architecture, or the paranormal side of things. We did an overnight tour and the staff was super friendly. We already knew the history of the building/property from prior research. Of course you can go without doing the research and get the gist of things(they give you a guided tour before turning you loose) but I really think that doing your homework brings it all together. If you're not local, there's plenty of things online that show you newspaper articles and stuff(death certificates, pictures etc) from the years that the place was fully operating as Waverly Hills and as Woodhaven Geriatric Center. In the gift shop they have some old pictures and some matchstick artwork that was made by patients(not for sale of course) which was pretty awesome I thought. I would definitely recommended it to anyone.

Stephanie Fannin

I had an absolute blast going here. The guides are very knowledgeable and I LOVE their passion for this historic building. We did overnight paranormal tour and are already planning our next trip for next year (sad I have to wait that long). Renee, Todd, Terry and Lauren (?, I think that was her name) were very great to talk to and learn from. Highly, highly recommend. My only "concern"...please, if you are going for overnight tour, please bring a red lensed flashlight to cut down on blinding people.

Liza Mclaughlin

Debbie was a great tour guide. Enthusiast and knowledgeable. Would go with her again.

Tyler Ezell

I’ve been on two tours within the last month, and let me just say they’re definitely worthwhile experiences. John does a great job of making it a very fun, creepy, and educational experience, and I can’t wait to go back for another tour, or an overnight when it’s a bit warmer outside!

Natalie Veliz

I loved the tour but a couple of days after got allergic rhinitis from exposure there, not your fault, I should have wore a mask. it kind of ruined the experience, great tour guides but don’t think I’ll be back. :(

A S

I went here a few years ago and the memories are chiseled into my brain like it was yesterday. To the people complaining about staff, or where to park, other discrepancies, I’m just guessing they are not from KY lol. Trespassing is a huge issue for Kentucky folk, especially for a building like Waverly. So don’t expect a warm greeting if you don’t have an appointment. The best tour is absolutely the overnight from 8pm-4am. Bring water, but they will also supply you with necessities. I saw all the entities described and more. This place is phenomenal. The staff are very intuitive and friendly. The spirits are a good mix of everything, but you have to have the right intentions. Follow the rules and you will not be in any danger. Thanks Waverly Hills, hopefully I can come back one day!

Anthony

The crew could have gotten a little more into it. A little enthusiasm goes a long way but still a cool place.

Urban Ghost Hunters

I had the opportunity to visit Waverly Hills Sanatorium over Thursday night into Friday morning. I can't say enough just how welcoming Vince and the other young lady staff member(Who we call the Dakota Laden Girl :)) were. They made our trip one that will stay with our group for a lifetime! We enjoyed it so much that we will be booking another two nights for the 2022 season! Can't wait to share the evidence we captured with the staff!!

Yani

Just wow. A must do. Evening tours, very knowledgeable team. Can wait to go back.

LoveLilyPad

I was disappointed with how the building is being restored. The walls were spray painted for the haunted house event, I was highly upset the building was defaced in that way for some thrills for Halloween. The tour guide was more chatty than informing. I did enjoy the architecture and historical features the building had to offer.

Zack Gariti (BapeKid)

When me and my family went sadly we did not get to see or hear anything paranormal. We may have felt it but did not get to actually see it when we went. Anyway, my experience was very cool and creepy. I came from Pennsylvania to visit family. We bought tickets the first night we came in and went the next day. When we got there we found out we got the tickets for August 13. It was June 13😂 And since we live 6 hours away, we could not come back. That night D&M Paranormal were going to be doing their investigation and were nice enough to let us do the paranormal and historical tour with them. Ernie was our guide and was nice enough as well to let us in the tour. His wife, Sarah, was also very welcoming and also helped on the guiding. The Sanatorium is extremely creepy and gives off the most scary feeling I have ever felt. The stories were extremely chilling due to them being so real. The photos the guides shared are extremely disturbing and I can still remember some of them. From floor 1 to floor 5, there is just a giant eeriness that just makes you want to look everywhere around you. I would definitely recommend doing the overnight because a 2 hour tour may not be enough for how big the building is. There is so much to venture. And if you are a scaredy-cat then you can do the overnight with the guides but if you want to be outgoing then you can do the overnight without them. I would love to come back to do the overnight myself and see something because I would love to know if the spirits are real or not. It would be very cool to say that I had an encounter with the paranormal.

Robin M

My husband, daughter and I did the 6 hour overnight tour. We don’t have any of the cool gadgets or gizmos so we just walked around and looked. It was fun to Wander alone without a guide. At one point my daughter and husband took off ahead of me and I stayed back and ended up in a room on the fourth floor all alone. I thought I would be more scared but it was wild to be able to just stand there in the quiet and partial darkness and take it all in. Later in the morning around 4am we all 3 sat down in the lobby, I believe 1st floor, by the vault and almost fell asleep in the pitch blackness. It was quite the experience and if you love the history and just want to say you’ve been, like myself or you love the whole supernatural aspect of it all, like my daughter, I would highly recommend it. Tour guides are all amazing, knowledgeable and helpful!

Denise Helgeson

Great night! We had a lot of personal experiences and tons of video, pictures and audio to review. Waverly did not disappoint! Terry (aka Koolaid) was a wonderful host and knowledgeable guide. Thank you Koolaid and Waverly for having us. Sand and Spirits Paranormal.

Hailey Kucka

I’ve wanted to come here for 10 years, and finally got the chance to come last night. My husband and I did the 2 hour tour and it was phenomenal. Stuff was happening all around us most of the evening, which was exciting, but just being there, was mind blowing. Our group was fantastic. Which was relieving because I’ve seen poor reviews about rowdy groups making it hard to feel or hear anything. Our guide was wonderful. We really enjoyed their sense of humor. We will absolutely be making the 10 hour trip back in the future. Thank you Waverly staff for making this an experience of a lifetime! It’s easy to see that you love, and care for this building, it’s past and still very much present patients, and it’s history.

Kristopher Gilliam

All fans of the paranormal or history in general should visit this place. We had a blast and our tour guides were top notch. Very friendly staff and worth the price.

Middle Aged And Creeped Out

We have a podcast called ‘Middle Aged And Creeped Out.’ Shawn, Nate and myself (Todd), went to Waverly for a group investigation and also to get some first hand experience for our love of the paranormal and history but also for when we do an episode on this magnificent building. Our tour guide John was absolutely awesome and we enjoyed his knowledge and truthfulness about Waverly. We appreciated his factual information, patience, awesome sense of humor and overall professionalism. We recommend doing a tour/investigation at Waverly Hills and if you can have John be the one to show you around then even better. We will be back for more soon!! Middle Aged And Creeped Out podcast

Jamie Trie

Went on the historical tour with Terry (AKA Kool Aid) as our guide, and it was awesome and cannot recommend it enough for both historical and paranormal buffs. Kool Aid is incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining, and very respectful of the history and residents. Will definitely be coming back for the private paranormal tour and going to request Kool Aid as our guide if he’s available!

mark houde

If you're a inpath like me you should prepare yourself before entering the energy is very impressive.

Erica McCrary

An amazing place and full of history! Vince was a great your guide! He kept it interesting. Will definitely be coming back for an overnighter.

im blackopspro 141

Waverly Hills is the Hottest ticket in Louisville Ky.. This place is amazing on every level... Its a must see ....

Amy Curl

The haunted house was great! I really want to do a tour.

Adrienne Hall

We took the night tour and it was awesome!! I like to imagine Waverly Hills in it's prime when it was brand new. It was state of the art and the place to go. Then, I imagine it now and it's current state and honestly going now provides them the opportunity to continue restoring it to keep it going. There have been some upgrades and additions and there is really something cool about the entire building. Take a tour and check it out! And don't miss coming in September when the haunted house tours begin. Listen close and you may have an experience with one of the many apparitions that still remain today.

Matthew

Great tour, very informative. Fun way to spend an hour.

Henry Hicks

Best place for the supernatural experience.enjoyed playing ball with Timmy.owners are friendly and nice to talk with.

Amber B

I visited this amazing Sanatorium Easter Sunday, with a group of friends on a private overnight investigation tour. From the time we drove up to the time we drove away the experience was absolutely amazing. I can't thank Terry aka Kool-aid and his wife enough. Kool-aid was absolutely phenomenal, his kindness and knowledge of this historical place was on point. I truly can't think of anything that I would change about the visit (well maybe not being pushed "paranormal push" that is) but hey we're all there for an experience right. Thank you Kool-aid and thank you Waverly for allowing us to enter your home.

John Salyer

Late night tour, on a full moon. Creepy old place up on the hill.

Megan Arndt

Did a paranormal tour. Rebecca was our tour guide. She was very knowledgeable. She made the tour fun and gave us a great paranormal experience mixed with a wonderful history lesson of Waverly Hills. Definitely recommend.

Megan Kopicko

WORTH EVERY PENNY!!! I did the historical tour as I am from out of town and no paranormal were available when I was there. However, the guides were so knowledgeable and gave such an amazing tour. I 100% recommend doing this. I love 7 hours out of state and would definitely return here.

Jennifer Rodgers

This is my third time coming for two hrs tour. I obviously love it. Sitting outside gate waiting for the gate to be unlocked. I'm so stinking excited!

Kevin Deich

Went to Waverly Hills this weekend with my wife and our friends. I have always been a bit skeptic about the paranormal, and was more about going for the history. The guides there were fantastic, and could tell were very passionate about the history there. I learned a lot, and am looking forward to booking an overnight tour with them in the future.

Wackyred35 Ties

Loved it. Totally want to go back and see it again. Definitely worth the price to go.💞 …

Brittni Firmin

We enjoyed both Vince and Val as our over night guides. We would enjoy trying the history tour to maybe learn some new facts about the history or the buildings time after TB. Over all enjoyable night, and friendly staff

Merseal 99

My friend and I did the Haunted Halloween Ghost Tour tonight, and it did not disappoint! Combining a haunted house experience with an actual ghost tour was a great idea! The staff and actors were so friendly and all obviously cared very deeply about the place! We will definitely be coming back next year for the regular public ghost tour!

Laura Connolly

My mom and I went on the 2021 Halloween tour, ghost tours being favorite pastime of ours, while she was in town. It did not disappoint! The director of events, much like everyone else in the building, is incredibly passionate about preserving this historic building. Our tour was set up in the fashion where the group moves and the tour guide changes,as each guide says in their designated section. We really enjoyed this set up. Each guide was knowledgeable and had their own stories to share; I'd say my favorite part was that almost all of the guides were able to work and explain their favorite part of the building. That shows compassion from the scheduling coordinator but also allows for a unique experience filled with love for their area. It was creepy!!! Which, I mean, of course. I was scared but I at no time felt unsafe. I really, really enjoyed and appreciated strict rules being told to the group in advance: 1) walk in the dark, without your phone. It's part of the experience, plus also your light can diminish someone else's experience. Be courteous of those around you. 2) pick up your feet as you walk. The pathways are clear and you will not trip on anything, but in spots the floor is uneven and worn. 3) do NOT scare someone. Absolutely, under no circumstances, are you to jump out or touch someone--even if they are in your party--with intent to scare or startle them. There are many haunted houses that will service your needs if that's what you're looking for. Here's what I didn't like: The tour, on the website, said 9:00-9:45. I was a expecting to leave here and go to the Jack-o'-lantern Spectacular at 10:15. We probably didn't finish the tour until about 10:45. I liked that the tour was thorough and well-done and we got to see each floor of the building and roof, walking up and down the cooridoors. My only complaint is that it would have been helpful to know the duration of the tour ahead of time. We still were able to attend the other other event, even though we arrived beyond our scheduled time, so no worries there. The funniest part was probably the warning from the parking attendant on our way in, as she explained how to be careful as we exit the grounds later on: "If you see a dark figure on the roads, it's not a ghost. Deer and coyotes are real and they will mess up your car." Hilarious. The tickets are priced right. It is not a cheap event, but these types of events aren't. Also, there are many, many people working the event to provide tours, assist with parking, and overall keep everyone safe. Because it's a nonprofit, all remaining funds go directly into the house. And trust me...it needs it. This place would be both fabulous and tragic to see during daytime. The amount of disrepair and wear is upsetting and unfortunate, especially considering that this hospital was the best of the best in it's prime. This tour was wonderful and we had a great time. Absolutely made memories!! My ribs were even tickled briefly by, who know, someone.

Jay

Really cool place, great tour full of the "haunted" history.

Julie Moore

We had a fantastic time at our 6 hour overnight paranormal tour at Waverly Hills! Our tour guide Todd, and his wife Leanne, were so knowledgeable about the history of W.H. It was evident how much they truly enjoyed sharing their expertise. We were able to roam and explore on our own for the majority of our time. We will definitely return in search of more paranormal activity!!!

Spencer County Spooky Squad

Our group never imagined that we'd actually be able to go on a private overnight tour anytime soon, so we we're absolutely elated when additional dates were opened for this year. We investigated on 11/14 with Kool-Aid as our guide. We couldn't have asked for a better night. Our group had such a great experience and witnessed alot of activity throughout the night in all areas of the building. It was wonderful to hear more about the history of the building in addition to the paranormal. Kool-Aid was a wonderful guide and shared so many paranormal experiences that he's had at Waverly. We can't wait to come back for another private overnight!

Jesse Lawson

We had the VIP mini-tour and haunted house admission. The tour was really cool. There is very little to no light. Was concerned about navigating the halls but your eyes adjust pretty quick. The tour guides are very informative and are happy to answer any questions you might have. Strongly suggest anyone interested to go check it out. The haunted house is really good too.

Casey Spencer

We just went last night we had a huge group and was there all 8 hours. Was one of the best nights me and my wife have had out. The tour was awesome, the people that worked there were down to earth, fun and extremely knowledgeable of the history behind waverly. Worth every penny and they are putting money back into it to renovating the building where it has been vandalized from years past. Thank you very much too all the workers from last night we had a awesome experience.

Megan Burgess

We went on the 6 hour overnight investigation. SO MUCH FUN. The guides are super nice and very knowledgeable. The place is SPOOKY. We had Chelsea and she was AMAZING. Wear very comfy shoes and be prepared to walk up and down a lot of steps. Oh... And be prepared to have an experience!! Definitely going back!

Lorie McCarren

AMAZING!! Hubby and I did overnight on 4/23/21 and had hair pulled, tapping on shoulders, and omg the shadow people was everywhere. This was a bucket list for me and I can't explain it but the tour guides got them going . Do not second guess rather to do this based on reviews because every person experiences something different. It's a definite must do if your are into paranormal.

ZirBearz

My family and friends went here for an 8 hour investigation this wednesday. Needless to say we had a great time and got a lot of great evidence. I personally saw what they call the creeper with my own eyes. But I definitely would recommend paying the money for this. The staff there was great, they gave us a lot of inside information on active spots and where the best areas to go were. They were very friendly, fun people to be around and if you have the opportunity to go, you definitely should.

Bob Davies

When I visited 15 years ago Waverly was near the bottom of my list for locations to visit. The staff treated customers like transactions more than anything else. Visited this weekend and was very impressed with the staff. The building itself was impressive. Two negatives. With only 6 hours to investigate losing 2 hrs cut into time to investigate and there is a lot to investigate. Second is common and that is people don't respect others there. Paranormal etiquette really needs to be taught and practiced. Overall Waverly is a great location but really nice ould suggest either trimming tour or make it 8 hours

Amanda Herzner

Amazing everytime I go. Great and very informative guides with open minds. Beautiful building and a deep history. I definitely recommend going. The Historical Tour is has been my favorite. I love seeing Waverly in the daylight. Night tours are awesome as well you just dont see as many details.

amy

I went with my boyfriend back in the beginning of April (2021) and we loved it. We heard sounds but I personally never saw anything. VERY creepy though. We did the 6 hour tour (12am-6am). They let us go off to basically wherever we wanted and to explore by ourselves which was really cool. We ended up leaving around 5am because we just didn’t know what more we could do in another hour. We told someone we were ready to head out and they said they hoped to see us again. They probably will in the future!

Matt Warner

I was recently at Waverly with a group of friends, all paranormal investigators. We were fortunate enough to have Ernie and Denise as our guides, and boy were they impressive! They brought a wealth of knowledge about the location, as well as a great sense of humor. Their passion for the history and location was clearly evident and anyone would be lucky to have them as their guides. The building? She speaks for herself, and needs to be seen and experienced to be appreciated.

Cassie

I really appreciate the strict rules for masks and I had fun during the haunted guided tour, only thing is the $40 ticket price and I didn't feel like I got that value but I'm glad to support the conservation of a historic site. I would recommend going during tour season as you get a little more freedom to explore and see more paranormal things, other than that I had a great second visit at waverly and plan to come back. The actor for Timmy did a great job with the laughing 👍

Kimberly Klaus

Melanie and Dale were fantastic guides. Our group of 33 came down from Michigan and were originally scheduled for a paranormal tour, but due to a mix up on our part we had to change our date.. They were wonderful and worth the switch and we got an extended 3 hour private tour. Thank you so much!!

Mrs BonkeKong

This is an amazing place to visit for both historical and paranormal reasons. Mrs. Tina Mattingly is an amazing host for her investigating visitors. Thank You for your wonderful hospitality. We will be visiting again.

Em Wilkerson

Good haunted house.. long wait in line but good time

James Caldwell

An awesome place with awesome people. It was an amazing time with the ghost. I had numerous experience that I can't explain. They staff there where very helpful in explaining how and where to have experiences. I highly encourage you to do the overnight ghost hunt. I can't say enough about how awesome this place is.

Rebecca Stoltz

My husband and I did a guided tour last night and we had so much fun! The staff is very knowledgeable and truly seemed to enjoy what they do. I loved learning the history of the building and our entire tour group had a blast and got goosebumps a few times. 😳😀 …

Matt Abner

6 hour overnight investigation. I was very impressed with the staff. Todd and Ernie, along with their wives were absolutely phenomenal. They were sincere, knowledgeable, and above all, engaged. After the tour, they hung back and allowed you to perform your own investigations. At some points throughout the night, hotspots got a little congested, possibly contaminating any evidence gathered, but as everyone found their groove, it became much easier. The building was active, and we had many experiences, and collected some great evidence. I personally recommend this experience to anyone interested in the paranormal. You will NOT be disappointed. A huge thank you to Waverly Hills and it’s amazing staff. POGS Paranormal will be back next year, hopefully with our whole team for an overnight private!!

Ethan Palmer

This review is written on the topic of the historical tour rather then the paranormal tour, although the subject did come up on multiple occasions throughout the tour of the facility. For a two hour tour of a massive facility like Waverly it was quite comprehensive, the tour included all the spots you have likely heard about or seen on various television or youtube videos. This includes the following: Room 502, operating room, electro shock room, floor 4, and of course the body chute, as well as the front face of the structure. The tour guide herself was well informed and provided ample context about the origins and importance of each spot while also explaining why the facility was designed the way it was. I left the tour with a better understanding about Waverly, what the goal was, and how to led to decline and the infamous reputation that is has received from it's time as woodhaven. On the negative side the years have not been kind to Waverly, and you will have to use your imagination to really grasp the grandeur that was present on opening day, although this is hardly the fault of the staff. In short if you are truly curious about the structure and you want an in-depth look into what it was and how it operated then the tour will provide you as much information as it can given that the records have been destroyed and will do far more to progress your curiosity then anything you will find online about it. As a bonus the money you spend there goes into restoring the site, which is rarely if ever a bad cause. To end this review I am going to say that you should visit Waverly, it is a well priced educational attraction that meets and exceeds expectations, and for a price as reasonable as theirs is, I imagine that tours will be booked quickly so you should book in advance.

Shadow

John (uncle john) was the best tour guide ever. Super respectful of the permanent residents and made the tour interesting. Loved it. Will go back again.

galadrial neeceestrada

Never have I seen two people more dedicated or passionate about what they do. Denise and Ernie are the real deal. By far the best tour guides I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. The tour included a plethora of information punctuated by moments of perfect lighthearted drama and heart warming respect for the spirits within Waverly Hills. When leaving Waverly Hills I felt I had honestly made new friends, both amongst the living and the dead.

Chelsey Jarvis

This place is an absolute must go. My best friend and I have been twice and going back again in May. We had the best time. Our 'tour guide' was John and he is the absolute best! Definitely knows his stuff and was very helpful.😁 …

Angela Bailey

Wonderful experience, fantastic staff! We will be back!! Oh and is that a ghost in the middle pane?

Amanda Woodford

John was amazing! Super cool tour sad but very interesting 👍

Amanda

This was myself and my fiance's first time investigating at Waverly Hills and we did not leave disappointed. It was a great night and our tour guides Denise and Ernie Pack did a wonderful job keeping us entertained by their energy and informing us of the history of this location. We definitely plan to come back again and we hope to have them as our tour guides as well!

Olivia

Did the 6 hour tour last week and our tour guide Ernie was great, I loved how they gave us a little tour of each level then the rest was left for us to explore. Very creepy place but also sad, not for the faint of heart. Only reason I gave 4 was they started doing a haunted house attraction on the lower levels that has completely disrespected it. Please put it back the way it was.

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