Guided Tours of Louisville, KY

Taste the Story of Louisville

Welcome to Louisville’s only locally-owned food tour company! Our guided walking tours explore the history, impact, and flavor of Bourbon City. From Hot Browns to bourbon balls, Louisville is home to some of the greatest treats in the culinary world – and tons of fascinating, untold stories. Take a look below at our flagship tour offerings and get to know the real Louisville with us!

Pretzels and beer cheese with a beer flight on the nulu food tour
Secrets of Louisville Food & History Tour

Taste the story of Louisville at 6 delicious stops in urban NuLu and historic Butchertown. Our flagship tour typically sells out – book early!

Group in Christmas attire doing a Cheers on a Christmas Themed Murder Mystery Food Tour in Louisville Kentucky
Seasonal Murder Mystery Food Tour

Someone’s been murdered, and it’s up to you to solve the case (or confess)! Join our immersive Murder Mystery Food Tour for a night of intrigue, food, & fun.

Phantoms of Prohibition ghost and cocktail tour in Louisville, Kentucky
Phantoms of Prohibition: Cocktails, Ghosts & Bites

Trace the footsteps of bourbon magnates and mobsters in hidden speakeasies, and discover the surprising truth about Prohibition in Louisville.

Mint cocktail at Bar Genevieve in Louisville Kentucky on a bourbon food tour
Beyond the Barrel Bourbon & Bites Food Tour

Unravel the complex story of Kentucky bourbon paired with delicious bites, pours, & cocktails in trendy NuLu – an experience you won’t find at a distillery.

Pride Plates: A Taste of Kentucky’s Queer History history and food tour feature image by Louisville Food Tours
Pride Plates: A Taste of Kentucky’s Queer History

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.

Walking food tour of the Original Highlands Neighborhood, dessert at Epiphany in Louisville Kentucky
Highlands Heritage Tastes & Tales Tour

Explore the stunning Original Highlands and Cherokee Triangle neighborhoods savoring the story of Louisville along some of the city’s oldest streets.

What Happens on a Food Tour?

In a nutshell: we’ll walk around a beautiful neighborhood making frequent stops for food and drinks while telling you fascinating true stories from Louisville’s history.

Take a look at this video for a glimpse of what to expect on your tour!

What to Expect

On our food tours of Derby City, you’ll laugh, learn, and leave with a full belly.

Bourbon, Cocktails & Beer

Welcome to Bourbon City, y’all! (Psst: Our mocktails are good too.)

Audio Headset​

The lightweight headset helps you hear us from a distance.

Small Group

Enjoy a more personalized experience.

Walking

Wear comfortable shoes! You’ll be exploring on foot.

5-Star Experience

Find out why 2,000+ guests left us 5-star reviews!

Guests on a private corporate tour with Louisville Food Tours

Delicious Flavors & Unforgettable Experiences

Over the 3 hours you’ll spend with us, you’ll …

  • Sample delicious dishes that represent Louisville’s heritage
  • Sip bourbon, cocktails, and craft beer (or refreshing mocktails)
  • Explore beautiful, scenic & historic neighborhoods
  • Dive into the unfiltered history of Louisville and Kentucky with an expert local guide
  • Laugh at jokes that we proof-tested on other people first, probably

What Our Guests Say

See why thousands of guests have left our award-winning tours 5-star reviews:

Lia and Jeremy Garcia on Big Four Bridge
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Family Owned Local Business

Hi, we’re Lia and Jeremy Garcia, founders of Louisville Food Tours. We’re a family-owned local business – just like most of our restaurant partners.

Food, travel and education are our passions, and we love getting to combine them all on our guided walking tours. We can’t wait to show you around our city!

Form a Deeper Connection with Louisville

Explore Louisville’s most beautiful and historic neighborhoods while tasting the best of Bourbon City.

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