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Louisville Food & History Tours
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Experience Louisville’s story one bite at a time.
We are proud to be Louisville’s award-winning, locally-owned food tour company! Our guided walking tours of Louisville explore the history, impact, and flavor of Bourbon City, with stops for delicious food & drinks. Scroll down to learn about each of our tours.
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Daytime Tours
Our most popular walking tour tells the story of Louisville and Kentucky through its cuisine. As you stroll through urban NuLu and historic Butchertown tasting Kentucky and Appalachian classics, you’ll…
- Walk through history and learn the stories of Louisville’s Market district
- Taste Kentucky’s legacy with local dishes & drinks representing Louisville’s culinary heritage
- Visit a historic home once occupied by Thomas Edison
Louisville Legends: Downtown Derby City Food & History Tour
Take a delicious walk through the heart of downtown Louisville! On iconic Whiskey Row and Museum Row, you’ll taste the quintessential dishes and drinks that define Louisville and learn about the city’s fascinating past.
- Taste classic Kentucky dishes, drinks and desserts, like the Hot Brown & Derby Pie
- Explore Whiskey Row & Museum Row
- Hear stories behind Louisville’s fascinating history and the legends who shaped it
Admire the historic Original Highlands and Cherokee Triangle neighborhoods while savoring the story of Louisville. On Louisville’s oldest streets, lined with opulent Victorian homes, you’ll…
- Taste dishes and drinks that represent stories from Louisville’s past
- Try a dish inspired by the Hot Brown in Muhammed Ali’s former boxing gym
- Sip bourbon in Louisville’s oldest bar
- Learn the gritty and glamorous stories behind two of Louisville’s most historic neighborhoods
Evening Tours
Uncover the secrets of Kentucky bourbon and go beyond the barrel to dive into bourbon’s unfiltered history – and learn all the stories they won’t tell you on a Kentucky Bourbon Trail distillery tour. As the sun sets over the vibrant NuLu neighborhood, you’ll visit award-winning restaurants, hidden speakeasies, rooftop terraces, and cozy tasting rooms.
- An experience that you won’t find at any bourbon distillery
- Unlock bourbon’s surprising versatility and depth of flavor through paired bites, pours, and cocktails.
- Land a few coveted tables at some of the best and most hard-to-book restaurants in town
Venture out with us and explore the hidden stories of Louisville’s haunted past. Eat and drink your way down Whiskey Row as you meet the resident ghosts of Louisville’s historic downtown, trace the footsteps of bourbon magnates and mobsters, discover hidden speakeasies in the belly of Whiskey Row, and learn the surprising truth about Prohibition.
- Enjoy 4 Prohibition-themed cocktails and small bites
- Hear salacious tales of the cunning bootleggers who defied Prohibition
- Spine-tingling ghost stories from Louisville’s forlorn past
Pride Plates: Kentucky Queer History & Food tour
Come out with us and explore the queer stories of Louisville’s past and present as you eat and drink your way through Louisville’s gayborhood! As you eat & drink your way through 4 local eateries, you’ll uncover the diverse history of Kentucky’s Queer folx, from a Black Prohibition-era drag queen to the poets, authors, and activists that paved the way for Kentucky’s Queer community.
- Taste classic Kentucky bites such as fried chicken, spoonbread, and a Hot Brown paired with cocktails
- Fascinating tales of Kentucky’s queer history and its home-grown artists, authors, and activities
- End your tour at Louisville’s best gay bars, the perfect way to continue your evening
Step into the shadows of the past on a haunting history tour through the heart of downtown Louisville, once known as the “Graveyard of the West.” One part ghosts, one part grisly history that is, sadly, entirely true, this guided 1.5-hour walking tour through downtown Louisville unveils the deepest, darkest corners of Louisville’s gruesome past. Wander through dimly lit alleyways behind bustling Whiskey Row and along the shores of the murky Ohio River, where the echoes of bygone eras resound with tragic tales of the forlorn, the oppressed, the betrayed, and the ruthless.
- Included cocktail at a haunted bar on Whiskey Row
- Tragic true tales of the ghosts and spirits whose souls still haunt the city
- Fires, floods, and plagues that ripped through the city leaving a wake of destruction
- Unsolved murders and shocking scandals that shook Louisville to its core
Themed Murder Mystery Food Tour (Runs Seasonally)
Someone’s been murdered, and it’s up to you to solve the case (or confess your crime)! Join our immersive Murder Mystery Food Tour for an unforgettable night of intrigue, food, and fun. Each season, the theme changes – so you can hone your murder mystery solving skills again and again.
Note: this tour is offered seasonally & does not run year-round.
- Gather clues along with 3 rounds of delicious food and drinks, all included with your ticket
- From suspect profiles to twists & turns, we’ll provide everything you need so you can immerse yourself fully
- An expert Master of Mystery will lead you through the evening to help with insights, clues, & laughs
Private Tours & Special Events
Enjoy a carefully curated adventure through the city’s most delectable eateries! Your exclusive private tour will lead you on an unforgettable journey filled with mouthwatering flavors, local stories, and a taste of Louisville’s culinary soul. Let us take care of all the details—from reservations to dietary needs—so you can relax and enjoy.
- Sample delicious dishes and drinks representing Louisville’s heritage
- Choose from daytime or evening preset itineraries & customize as needed
- Specialized experiences available for corporate events and bachelor/bachelorette parties
What to Expect
In addition to delicious local food and stories about Louisville’s checkered past, you can expect…
Food & Drinks
Taste the story of Louisville one bite (and sip) at a time.
Small Group
Groups are capped for a better experience.
Audio Headset​
The lightweight headset helps you hear us from a distance.
Walking
Wear comfy shoes and dress for the weather.
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