Walking Food Tours of Louisville, Kentucky

Taste the Story of Louisville

We tell the story of Louisville one bite at a time

Our walking food tours of Louisville tell the story of Louisville and Kentucky one bite at a time through the lens of delicious local food and drinks. From beer cheese to bourbon balls, Louisville is home to some of the greatest treats in the culinary world. Our food tours explore the history, impact, and flavor of Bourbon City.

We run guided, walking food tours 6 days a week! Take a look below at our flagship tour offerings.

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.

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

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

Whispers on Whiskey Row Haunted History Tour Feature
Whispers on Whiskey Row: True Crime, Murder, & ghost Tour

Step into the shadows of the past on a haunting journey through downtown Louisville & uncover the city’s sinister secrets.

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

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

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 gay epicenter.

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.

What to Expect

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

Bourbon, Cocktails & Beer

You’re in Bourbon City, y’all! (Psst: Our mocktails are good too.)

Audio Headset​

The lightweight headset helps you hear us from a distance.

Small Group

Our tours max out at 12 people. (Unless you book a private experience.)

Walking

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

5-Star Experience

Find out why 1,400+ guests left us 5-star reviews!

Private Tours In Louisville

Private Events & Tours

Enjoy a private guided food tour with an expert guide through Louisville’s most beautiful historic neighborhoods.

Tour guide and group at Taste Fine Wine and Bourbons on the Bourbon Food Tour in NuLu with Louisville Food Tours Louisville Kentucky

Private Food tours

Enjoy a private adventure through Louisville’s culinary soul!  Pick from 3 meticulously crafted tours that each highlight the city’s best restaurants, bars and speakeasies.

Led by a knowledgeable guide, you and your group will dive deep into the city’s history while tasting Louisville’s story one bite at a time.

Group cheersing at a speakeasy on a food tour of Louisville

Corporate Events

Break free from the mundane with a team outing that’s delicious and fun! Walking food tours are a fun and active way to help your team bond while enjoying delicious food and drinks and sightseeing in Louisville’s most beautiful neighborhoods.

Let us do most of the talking – and all of the ordering – so your team can finally shake off “work mode” and enjoy themselves on a fully guided private tour.

Bachelorette Party in Louisville Kentucky

Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties

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!

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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(502) 276-5596