From US$119 per person
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5.0 / 5 from 74 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 12
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 5.0 / 5 · 74 reviews
About this tour
Eat your way through Louisville’s foodie "bucket list" with locally-owned Louisville Food Tours! Stroll down Whiskey Row and Museum Row tasting the dishes that define Derby City, including the famous Hot Brown sandwich, the original Derby Pie, chocolate bourbon truffles and modjeskas. You can also choose to add a 3-drink pairing of iconic Bourbon City drinks.
Along the way, your guide will bring Louisville’s history to life with stories of the legends who shaped the city. As you walk past cast-iron facades and historic buildings, you’ll trace the city’s evolution from a small river town to a bourbon powerhouse.
Stop for a photo with the world’s largest baseball bat at the Louisville Slugger Museum, stand beneath the gleaming gold statue of David in front of a quirky hotel/art museum, and discover Louisville's thriving culinary scene.
This tour is the ultimate way to discover the flavors and history of Derby City—just come hungry and ready to explore!
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before the tour start time. You'll meet your guide at the foot of the Pepsi Plaza tower in front of the KFC Yum! Center. Free parking in this area is rare, so it's easiest to walk or Lyft. There are plenty of metered street parking and paid parking garages nearby.
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Itinerary
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- 1
Meet your tour guide at the foot of the Pepsi Plaza tower, and head to your first stop for a Kentucky-created dish paired with a barrel-aged craft brew.(pass by)
- 2
Next, we'll stop for Kentucky-style fried chicken with a bourbon twist and an authentic Mint Julep along Museum Row, where the distilleries along Main Street give way to the many incredible museums in Louisville.(pass by)
- 3
Stop for a chocolate bourbon truffle and another Louisville original confection at Art Eatables, the world's first bourbon-certified chocolatier.(pass by)
- 4
As you eat and drink your way up Museum Row, you'll stop for a photo in front of the world’s largest bat at the Louisville Slugger Museum!(pass by)
- 5
We'll stop for a Hot Brown - Louisville's famous hot sandwich - paired with Louisville's official cocktail along historic Whiskey Row, where Louisville’s bourbon legacy was born.(pass by)
- 6
At our final stop, we'll enjoy Louisville's most famous dessert, a delicious slice of Derby-Pie®.(pass by)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Louisville Food Tours is proudly locally owned and operated!
- This tour is all-ages and family friendly. Children 2 and under are welcome to join without a ticket.
Included
- Learn the stories behind Louisville’s fascinating history and the legends who shaped it
- Taste iconic Louisville dishes and desserts including the Hot Brown, Derby Pie, and Modjeskas
- Explore historic Whiskey Row and Museum Row with an expert guide.
- Photos taken by your personal photographer/tour guide throughout your experience
Not included
- Transportation
- Guide Gratuity
- Horse racing (but feel free to wear your Derby Hat anyway)
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Meeting point
- Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before the tour start time. You'll meet your guide at the foot of the Pepsi Plaza tower in front of the KFC Yum! Center. Free parking in this area is rare, so it's easiest to walk or Lyft. There are plenty of metered street parking and paid parking garages nearby
- 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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