Downtown Derby City Food and History Tour of Louisville
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Eat your way through Louisville’s most iconic flavors with locally-owned Louisville Food Tours! Stroll down Whiskey Row and Museum Row tasting the dishes that define the city such as the famous Hot Brown sandwich, the original Derby Pie, and chocolate bourbon truffles. Along the way, your guide will bring Louisville’s history to life with stories of bourbon barons, baseball legends, and Derby traditions. As you walk past towering 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 uncover the immigrant influences that shaped Louisville’s food scene. Whether you're sipping a Mint Julep or savoring a sweet Modjeska, this tour is the ultimate way to experience the flavors and history of Derby City—just come hungry and ready to explore!3 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Taste quintessential Kentucky dishes and desserts including the Hot Brown, Derby Pie, and Modjeskas
Learn the stories behind Louisville’s fascinating history and the legends who shaped it
Sip on iconic Louisville drinks, including bourbon cocktails and barrel-aged beer.
Explore historic Whiskey Row and Museum Row with an expert guide.
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Travel Itinerary
- Maximum 12 travellers in this tour.
Locations in the itinerary
Meet your tour guide at the foot of the Pepsi Plaza tower.View Location
We'll begin the tour on historic Whiskey Row, where Louisville’s bourbon legacy was born, and the city’s immigrant roots shaped its rich culinary traditions.View Location
Frazier History Museum(Pass By)
829 W Main St, , Louisville, United States, 40202-2619Pass through Museum Row, where the distilleries along Main Street give way to the many incredible museums in Louisville.View LocationLouisville Slugger Museum & Factory(Pass By)
800 W Main St, , Louisville, United States, 40202-2620As 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!View LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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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.View Location
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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.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/New_York time to receive 100% refund.
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