Louisville, Kentucky, is a city full of rich history, culture, and exceptional experiences perfect for corporate events. Whether you’re looking to bond over food (everyone has to eat!), challenge your team with golf, or take a cruise down the Ohio River, Louisville offers a variety of activities that will make your team want to come back again and again!

Louisville Food Tours offers excellent corporate tour packages combining culture and cuisine, with customizable options for group events. More about those customizable options below!

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Take a Louisville Food Tour

One of the best ways to experience Louisville’s culinary scene is through a guided food tour. Louisville Food Tours offers corporate group experiences that introduce you to the city’s vibrant food culture while highlighting the local favorites like shrimp and grits, fried chicken, and Derby Pie.

Not only will your group be entertained and learning along the way, they will be moving, having fun, and most importantly, eating! Whether you opt for a historical walking food tour of Nulu or the Highlands, or a bourbon-infused culinary experience, your group will enjoy a delicious and informative journey.

Additionally, local businesses like Maddox & Rose, Liquor Lab, and Clayton & Crume offer unique activities like candle making, mixology classes, and crafting custom leather goods that can be added to your tour to impress clients or treat staff! Learn more about all our corporate tours.

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Take a Cruise on the Belle of Louisville

Take your corporate event to the next level with a scenic river cruise on the Belle of Louisville, one of the oldest operating steamboats in the world. This historic paddlewheel boat offers both daytime and evening cruises, ideal for cocktails, networking, or a private event. The Belle lets you enjoy stunning views of the Ohio River and the gorgeous city of Louisville!

Bourbon and food tasting on a bourbon food tour in Louisville, Kentucky

Do a Bourbon Tour and Tasting

No visit to Louisville is complete without exploring the city’s world-famous bourbon culture. For an immersive experience, take part in a bourbon tour that includes tastings at iconic distilleries like Old Forester or the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience. The Beyond the Barrel Bourbon & Bites Food Tour by Louisville Food Tours offers an exclusive combination of bourbon tastings and local food pairings in the trendy NuLu neighborhood, perfect for exploring the heart of Louisville, tasting bourbon, and feeding your group!

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Go Underground at the Louisville Mega Cavern

For something truly unique, take your corporate event underground at the Louisville Mega Cavern. This former limestone cavern offers a variety of adventurous experiences, from a ziplining tour to a tram tour of the massive underground space. You can also explore the Megacavern’s popular “Lights Under Louisville” during the holiday season. Whether you’re zipping through the cavern or simply enjoying the awe-inspiring underground world, it’s an experience your team will never forget.

Watch the Races at Churchill Downs

For a truly historic and exciting corporate event, visit Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby. You can arrange for private tours (like of the stable area), race-day events, or even rent out spaces for group gatherings. The Kentucky Derby Museum is also a great way to start your visit, where you can learn about the history of the Derby and its past winners! Churchill Downs is really a unique place to step into the heart of Louisville’s history and make lasting memories with your team.

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Learn about Baseball at Louisville Slugger Museum

For a bit of Americana, the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory is a must-visit. This museum celebrates the legacy of the Louisville Slugger baseball bat, one of the most iconic pieces of sporting equipment in history. Your group can take a tour to see how the bats are made, and even hold some famous bats used by legendary players. It’s a fun and interactive experience that’s sure to appeal to both sports fans and those interested in American craftsmanship.

Go Bowling

Looking for a more relaxed and social experience? Vernon Lanes offers a fantastic setting for team bonding over a few rounds of bowling. Vernon Lanes happens to be one of the oldest bowling alleys in the country, and has a cool retro vibe. They also cater and have a bar onsite, so it’s easy to put together a corporate event here. It’s the perfect spot to unwind after a day of meetings, with a mix of friendly competition and quality drinks in a chic setting.

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Go Golfing

For a fun-filled corporate event, consider taking your team to one of Louisville’s interactive golf venues. These venues offer a great balance of competition, camaraderie, and relaxation—sometimes a little friendly competition can get your team’s energy back up!

Puttshack offers a tech-driven, bar-oriented mini-golf experience with exciting games that are perfect for groups of all skill levels.
Topgolf takes things up a notch with its high-tech driving ranges, which turns actual golfing into one big interactive game.
If your team prefers an indoor option but still enjoys “real golf”, Fiveiron Golf features golf simulators where you can play courses from around the world, all while enjoying drinks and bites in a relaxed, stylish atmosphere.

Front desk at Clayton and Crume in Louisville, Kentucky

Make Something Together

For a creative spin on team-building, consider a hands-on workshop where your group can make something unique.

Maddox & Rose offers candle making workshops, where visitors can create custom scents. You can also add this candle-making experience onto the Secrets of Louisville Food & History Tour in NuLu.
Clayton & Crume offer leather making workshops, which can be added onto our Secrets of Louisville Food & History Tour in NuLu.
Liquor Lab hosts mixology classes where participants can learn to craft their own signature cocktails. You can also add this mixology experience onto the Secrets of Louisville Food & History Tour in NuLu.
Cooking at Millie’s offers group cooking classes, teaching participants how to prepare delicious dishes in a fun and collaborative setting. You can also add this cooking experience to the Phantoms of Prohibition: Ghosts, Cocktails, & Bites Tour.

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With so many diverse options for corporate events, Louisville is the perfect place to mix business with pleasure. Check out Louisville Food Tours to start planning your corporate event today.

About us: we run walking food tours of Louisville, Kentucky. Come with us to experience the story of Bourbon City one bite at a time!

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