From US$69 per person
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5.0 / 5 from 10 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 12
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 5.0 / 5 · 10 reviews
About this tour
Come out with us and explore the Queer stories of Louisville’s past! Get to know the gays of Glitterball City on this 1.5-hour walking tour.
Uncover the stories that shaped the city’s LGBTQ+ community as you stroll along Bardstown Road and historic Cherokee Triangle in the heart of the Highlands, Louisville’s gay-borhood. Along the way, we’ll stop at a beloved local bookstore and cultural cornerstone of the neighborhood that champions diverse voices and Queer literature, before finishing the experience where so many Queer stories unfold: inside one of Louisville’s best gay bars.
From a trailblazing Black Prohibition-era drag performer to the poets, authors, rebels, and activists who carved out space in the Bluegrass State, you’ll discover how Louisville became a beacon of resilience, creativity, and celebration – and how Kentucky’s Queer story defies stereotypes.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
Meeting point: Meet on front of the mural painted on the side of Big Bar, at 1652 Lucia Ave.
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Itinerary
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The Highlands is one of Louisville’s oldest neighborhoods – and its most quirky. As the gay epicenter of Glitterball City (and where the original Disco ball factory is STILL located) it’s home to the annual Louisville Pride Festival, and several of Louisville’s best gay bars – in fact, your tour starts at one and ends at another one!(1 hr 10 min)
- 2
Pop into a beloved local bookstore and cultural cornerstone of the neighborhood that champions diverse voices and Queer literature.(10 min)
- 3
End your tour at one of Louisville's best gay bars for a cocktail or mocktail, included with your ticket (must be 21+ to enter).(10 min)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Louisville Food Tours is proud to be locally owned and operated.
- Participants must be 21+
Included
- In-person English Guide
- Alcoholic Beverages
Not included
- Gratuities
- Transportation
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Meeting point
- Meet on front of the mural painted on the side of Big Bar, at 1652 Lucia Ave
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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