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Secrets of Louisville Food & History Tour

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Experience Louisville’s story one bite at a time.

This tour offers a delicious introduction to the quintessential foods and drinks that define both Louisville and Kentucky. Stroll through the trendy NuLu and historic Butchertown neighborhoods while sampling famous dishes that originated right here in Louisville— from the foothills of Appalachia to the glitz and glamour of Prohibition-era Louisville. Enjoy tastings from six unique stops and how Louisville’s heritage and history have shaped these iconic foods.

The best way to discover Louisville’s essential flavors – without the hassle of driving around – even if you’re short on time! This tour frequently sells out, so reserve your spot early.

QUICK DETAILS

  • Distance: 1.5 miles, flat
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Food Stops: 6 stops for local dishes & drinks
  • Capacity: 12 per tour
  • Time: 1 and 1:30 PM, Fridays-Sundays
  • Accessibility: Wheelchair and stroller friendly. All ages welcome. Ages 2 and under are free.
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Explore NuLu & Butchertown

The NuLu District is Louisville’s trendiest neighborhoods. Historic brick buildings painted with vibrant murals line the streets, art galleries and eclectic shops feature locally made goods, and hip local restaurants & bars pour craft beer and bourbon. .

Where

Meet at 636 E Main St, Louisville, KY 40202

When​

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 1 PM and 1:30 PM

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Get a Sneak Peek

As you make your way through urban NuLu and historic Butchertown, you’ll unravel the history of Louisville, visit a historic home once occupied by Thomas Edison, and that’s just the tip of the culinary iceberg – so come hungry and curious! Watch this video for a sneak peek.

Nulu, on East Market Street in Louisville Kentucky

What’s This Tour All About?

Is it a food tour or a history tour? The answer, of course, is both! This tour is the perfect blend of tastes and tales.

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

  • 8 Delicious dishes representing Kentucky’s heritage (come hungry)
  • Barrel-aged craft beer tasting and 2 refreshing alcoholic slushies
  • The unfiltered history of two of Louisville’s most historic neighborhoods
  • Jokes that we proof-tested on other people first, probably
  • Audio headset (the better to hear your guide – and those jokes)
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What to Expect

We’ll be making 6 delicious stops! You can also expect…

Food & Drinks

Come hungry & thirsty! (Mocktails also available)

Audio Headset​

The lightweight headset helps you hear us from a distance.

Small Group

Our tours max out at 12 people.

Walking

1-1.5 Miles. Wear comfy shoes!

Premium Bourbon Upgrade

Louisville Food Tours Premium Bourbon Package

Elevate your experience with 3 hard-to-find, top-shelf bourbon pours! You’ll also take home a custom rocks glass, sleek slate coaster, and a set of engraved whiskey stones. The perfect tour enhancement for bourbon enthusiasts and a memorable gift for birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions.

This upgrade package includes:

  • 3 Rare, premium bourbon pours
  • Customized rocks glass
  • Engraved whiskey stones
  • Slate coaster

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FAQ’s About This Tour

Take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions about the NuLu Food & History tour.

You’ll be eating quite a bit – please arrive hungry! In total, you’ll be making 6-7 stops and sampling 8 delicious items. You will be very full by the end of the tour, so plan to skip dinner or eat something light.

In addition to the food, there are a total of 4 small alcoholic drinks on this tour.

Yes! You’ll enjoy some refreshing mocktails, eat plenty of delicious food and enjoy fascinating stories about Louisville’s history.

All ages are welcome to join this tour! That said, there is a lot of walking, standing and listening, and our menu includes some food that contains alcohol. Children under 2 who will be sharing food with their parents do not need a ticket.

This tour ends about a block away from where it begins, and our tour guide will make sure you know exactly where to go to get back to your car.

On this tour, we are easily able to accommodate vegetarians and individuals with nut allergies. For other food allergies, 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 difficult tour to adjust for gluten free guests.) Please indicate your food restrictions when you book your ticket.

Yes, there is one difference. The 1 PM tour visits Muth’s Candies, but the 1:30 PM tour does not. Guests on both tours will enjoy two delicious confections from Muth’s, but the 1:30 PM tour will not have the opportunity to shop inside the store. We recommend that 1:30 tour guests visit Muth’s before the tour to shop for sweet treats and gifts as it will be closed by the time your tour finishes. It’s only a block away from the starting point of your tour!

Yes! Both Angel’s Envy Distillery and Rabbit Hole Distillery are located in NuLu just a few walkable blocks away from the start and end of our tour. Angel’s Envy is open late and will be easiest to visit after the tour is over. Rabbit Hole closes at 5 PM, so you won’t have much time after our tour ends at 4 – I’d suggest visiting before the tour instead. Be sure to book your bourbon distillery tour early to make sure you get a slot, they do book out well in advance!

Unfortunately, not all of our restaurant partners are open during the week. We picked the best restaurants to feature on the NuLu tour, and our tour can only run as often as our wonderful restaurant partners are able to accommodate us.

You’ll find lots of free street parking close to the starting point of the tour!

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