Food tour + Paddleboarding on the Ohio River

Board & Bites: Stand-Up Paddleboard + Food Tour Adventure

Enjoy a paddle Boarding adventure on the Ohio River followed by a walking Food & History Tour.

Join Louisville Food Tours and Endless Summer Paddle for an unforgettable experience that combines the thrill of paddle boarding on the scenic Ohio River with a fun and delicious food and history tour through Louisville. It’s the perfect way to spend a beautiful day outdoors while experiencing the best of Louisville!

QUICK DETAILS

  • Activity: 1.5 hours of paddle boarding + 3-hour food tour
  • Duration: 8 AM – 2:30 PM, or 10 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Food Stops: 4-6 stops for local dishes & drinks
  • Capacity: 12 per tour
  • Schedule: Every Saturday, May-Sept
  • Accessibility: 12+, not wheelchair friendly
Stand Up Paddleboarding on the Ohio Riverin Louisville Kentucky with Endless Summer Paddle

The perfect Summer Day in Downtown Louisville

This tour is the perfect blend of outdoor adventure and food! You’ll start your day with a beautiful paddle boarding session on the Ohio River and then refuel on a walking food tour in either NuLu or Downtown.

Over the course of your half-day adventure, you’ll enjoy …

  • 1.5 hour paddle-boarding tour on the scenic Ohio River with Endless Summer Paddle
  • 3-hour guided walking food tour with Louisville Food Tours in either NuLu or Downtown Louisville
  • Delicious bites representing Louisville’s culinary heritage
  • Refreshing drinks (cocktails or mocktails)
  • A full day of fun in the sun

What to Expect

During your half-day adventure, you’ll enjoy a beautiful paddle boarding session on the Ohio River and then refuel with a 3-hour walking food & history tour!

1.5 Hour Paddle

Take in scenic views from the Ohio River

Food & Drinks

Make 4-6 stops for bites & drinks that tell the story of Louisville.

Small Group

This tour is capped at 12 people.

Walking

1.5 Miles of flat walking. Wear comfy shoes!

Explore the Ohio River & NuLu or Downtown

After your scenic paddleboarding adventure on the Ohio River, you’ll head to either NuLu, Louisville’s trendiest neighborhood, or historic Downtown. Each food tour will take you on a culinary journey through the story of Louisville!

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FAQ’s About This Tour

Take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions about the Board & Bites Paddleboard & Food Tour Adventure.

All levels of paddle boarding experience are welcome on this tour. You will need to be able to sit or stand on a paddleboard, balance, and swim. This tour requires a moderate level of fitness and is not wheelchair friendly. For the walking food tour portion of this adventure, you will be walking about 1.5 miles over the course of 3 hours.

Please dress for your paddle boarding adventure (bathing suit, sun cover, sunscreen, hat) and bring a change of clothing and comfortable walking shoes for your food tour.

Both! This is a co-hosted tour. You will book directly with Endless Summer Paddle. After your paddle, you’ll head over to meet your food tour guide in either Downtown (8am paddle) or NuLu (10am paddle) and we’ll take it from there!

You’ll be eating quite a bit – which is great, because you’ll be pretty hungry after your paddle boarding adventure! You will be eating enough for a filling, multi-course lunch.

In addition to the food, there are a total of 2-3 small alcoholic drinks on this tour. We always have mocktails available for anyone who’d prefer.

Yes! We’ll make sure you get some delicious non-alcoholic drinks to sip and enjoy. Even without drinking, you’ll have a great time, enjoy a beautiful paddle out on the Ohio River, eat plenty of delicious food and enjoy fascinating stories about Louisville’s history.

The tour begins at Endless Summer Paddle’s Ohio River headquarters, 1501 Marinas Edge Way, Dock E, Louisville, KY.

After your paddle, you’ll drive yourself to the start of your food tour. Your confirmation email will have all the details you need to find your guide!

Transportation is not provided, so please plan accordingly. The drive from the SUP tour to the food tour takes about 5 minutes.

On the NuLu tour (10AM paddle), we are easily able to accommodate vegetarians and individuals with nut allergies. For other food allergies or dietary restrictions, we will do our best but you may miss out on eating at some stops that don’t offer anything on their menu to fit your needs. (For instance, this is a particularly difficult tour to adjust for gluten free guests.) Please indicate your food restrictions when you book your ticket.

Yes! However, the paddleboarding experience is limited to 12+ for safety purposes. However, children of all ages are welcome to join our NuLu or Downtown food tours, and children 2 and under do not need a ticket.

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