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Louisville Legends: Downtown Derby City Food & History Tour

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  • Distance: 1.5 miles
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Food: 6 Tastings at 4 stops
  • Capacity: 12
  • Time: 11 & 11:30 AM, Wed-Sat
  • Accessibility: All ages, wheelchair & stroller friendly

Take a delicious walk through the heart of downtown Louisville and explore the dishes and legends that shaped Bourbon City. As you stroll along historic Whiskey Row and Museum Row, you’ll taste must-try Louisville foods like the iconic Hot Brown, Derby Pie™, Modjeskas, bourbon truffles, and more. Along the way, uncover the stories of Louisville’s most iconic figures—from Muhammad Ali to Louisville Slugger and the Kentucky Derby—on a tour that’s part history, part foodie bucket list, and all Louisville!

  • Taste 6 quintessential Louisville dishes and desserts
  • Explore historic Whiskey Row and Museum Row with an expert guide
  • Learn the stories behind Louisville’s fascinating past, and the legends who shaped it
  • Upgrade your ticket to include 3 iconic Louisville drinks, including bourbon cocktails and barrel-aged beer

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    • The Ultimate Louisville Foodie Bucket List Tour

    Explore Louisville’s culinary heritage and taste famous Louisville creations such as Derby Pie, Modjeskas and and the legendary Hot Brown. Upgrade your ticket to 3 perfectly paired iconic Kentucky cocktails for the ultimate Louisville historic tour!

    Where

    Meet at the KFC Yum! Center Pepsi Plaza, 1 Arena Plaza
    Louisville, KY 

    When​

    Wednesdays – Saturdays, 11 & 11:30 AM

    Cost​

    Tickets from $109

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    What to Expect

    This historic Louisville walking tour includes 5 stops for food & drinks. Here’s what else to expect:

    Photos

    Think of our guides as your personal photographers.

    Food

    Come hungry – 6 tastings are included with your ticket!

    Small Group

    Our public tours max out at 12 people for a more personalized experience.

    Audio Headset​

    To help hear your expert guide, even from a distance.

    Walking

    1.5 Miles. Wear comfy shoes!

    RESERVE YOUR SPOT

    Enhance Your Tour: Drinks Package ($35)

    Make your Downtown Derby City Tour even more unforgettable! Add on three iconic Louisville drinks with half-sized pours that pair perfectly with your food tastings.

    Included in your upgrade:

    🍺 Barrel-Aged Craft Beer: a Kentucky brew aged in bourbon barrels for rich notes of toffee, vanilla, and caramel

    🌿 Honey Mint Julep: a sweet twist on the Kentucky Derby’s signature cocktail

    🥃 Old Fashioned: Bourbon City’s official cocktail and the king of cocktails, invented right here in Louisville gift for birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions.

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    FAQ’s About This Tour

    Take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions about this tour:

    You’ll be eating the equivalent of a full, hearty meal. Consider this tour your lunch (and maybe plan for a late, or small, dinner). All of the food is included with your ticket!

    That depends on the ticket you book! If you opt for our Food Included base ticket, you’ll be served water at each stop. If you choose to upgrade to our Drinks Package for $35, you’ll enjoy half-sized pours of a barrel-aged craft beer, a Mint Julep, and an Old Fashioned.

    We chose to make the drink upgrade optional for this tour because the Louisville Legends: Downtown Derby City Tour is designed to be all ages and family friendly. Also, because if you’re not from Kentucky, 11AM might be a lil early to start drinking! Making the alcohol an optional upgrade also helps make tickets more affordable for folks on a tighter budget, since booze is always the most expensive part of our menus.

    You’ll end your tour about a block from where you began.

    We will not be visiting bourbon distilleries on this tour! If you’d like to plan a distillery visit before or after your tour, there are several within walking distance. We recommend Old Forester Distillery!

    Yes! This tour is family friendly, all-ages, and kids are welcome to join. Please note that there will be a LOT of standing, walking, and listening – you know your little ones best. Children under age 2 are welcome to join for free and do not need a ticket.

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