Here are 5 food and bourbon walking tours you can take in Louisville
From beer cheese to bourbon balls, Louisville is home to some of the greatest treats in the culinary world. Louisville Food Tours explores the history, impact, and flavor of Bourbon City.
Here are five food and bourbon walking tours you can take in Louisville:
Beyond the Barrel Bourbon Food Tour
WHAT: Explore the taste, history, and impact of bourbon through expertly paired bites, pours and cocktails. There are four stops and guests will have three bourbon cocktails, two bourbon pours, eight to 10 small bites, and a guided bourbon tasting on the Urban Bourbon Trail.
WHEN: Tours run Wednesdays-Fridays from 5-8 p.m.
COST: $159-$179
MORE INFORMATION: For ages 21 and older. Wheelchair friendly with advance notice. louisvillefoodtours.com
Highlands Heritage Bites & Sites Tour
WHAT: This tour from Louisville Food Tours explores the historic Original Highlands and scenic Cherokee Triangle neighborhoods savoring the story of Louisville and Kentucky through its cuisine. Taste (and drink) delicious local specialties; visit the iconic entrance of Cave Hill Cemetery, the final resting place of Muhammad Ali and Colonel Sanders; try a dish inspired by the Hot Brown in Muhammed Ali’s former boxing gym; sip bourbon in Louisville’s oldest bar; trace the footsteps of the immigrants who shaped the city; and admire opulent Victorian homes and historic architecture near stunning Cherokee Park. There are five stops with four dishes, bourbon tasting, two cocktails, and one craft beer.
WHEN: Tours are available Tuesdays-Sundays from 1:30-4:30 p.m.
COST: $109-$129
MORE INFORMATION: Wheelchair and stroller friendly. louisvillefoodtours.com
NuLu Food & History Walking Tour
WHAT: Explore the vibrant streets of the NuLu neighborhood where historic brick buildings painted with vibrant murals line the streets, art galleries and eclectic shops featuring locally made goods. Discover hidden speakeasies, rooftop terraces, and cozy tasting rooms handpicked for their expertise and dedication to crafting bourbon tastings and cocktails. There are six stops in NuLu and historic Butchertown and guests can taste Kentucky and Appalachian classics like bourbon balls and fried chicken, visit a historic home once occupied by Thomas Edison, taste a curious confection inspired by a Victorian-era actress, and more.
WHEN: Tours run on Fridays-Sundays from 1-4 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m.
COST: $109-$129
MORE INFORMATION: Wheelchair and stroller friendly. louisvillefoodtours.com
Phantoms Of Prohibition: Ghosts, Cocktails, & Bites Tour
WHAT: Discover Louisville's prohibition past on this haunted cocktail and food tour on Whiskey Row. Guests will eat and drink their way down Whiskey Row and meet the resident ghosts of Louisville’s historic downtown, trace the footsteps of bourbon magnates and mobsters, see Al Capone’s secret getaway, discover hidden speakeasies, and learn the shocking truth about Prohibition. The tour includes four stops for cocktails, bourbon, and an assortment of small bites.
WHEN: Tours run Tuesdays-Fridays from 5-8 p.m. and 5:30-8:30 p.m.
COST: $149-$169
MORE INFORMATION: For ages 21 and older. Wheelchair friendly with advance notice. louisvillefoodtours.com
Private Food Tours & Special Events
WHAT: 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.
Pick from three crafted tours that each highlight the city’s best restaurants, bars, and speakeasies. As you stroll through historic neighborhoods, you’ll savor mouthwatering regional dishes, from traditional Appalachian classics to culinary creations you’ll only find right here in Kentucky. Four to seven stops.
WHEN: Tours are available Tuesdays-Sundays
COST: $150-$229
MORE INFORMATION: Planning a corporate event or throwing a Bachelor/Bachelorette party. Louisville Food Tours offers specialized services to help make your event a success. louisvillefoodtours.com
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This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Louisville Food Tours: walking tours in Louisville prices, dates
