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Louisville Legends: Downtown Derby City Food and History Tour

Location Louisville, Kentucky, USA
$149.00
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Overview

Eat your way through Louisville’s foodie "bucket list" with locally-owned Louisville Food Tours! Stroll down Whiskey Row and Museum Row tasting the dishes that define Derby City, including the famous Hot Brown sandwich, the original Derby Pie, chocolate bourbon truffles and modjeskas - paired with iconic Bourbon City drinks.

Along the way, your guide will bring Louisville’s history to life with stories of the legends who shaped the city. As you walk past cast-iron facades and historic buildings, you’ll trace the city’s evolution from a small river town to a bourbon powerhouse.

Stop for a photo with the world’s largest baseball bat at the Louisville Slugger Museum, stand beneath the gleaming gold statue of David in front of a quirky hotel/art museum, and discover Louisville's thriving culinary scene.

Whether you're sipping a Mint Julep or savoring a sweet Modjeska, this tour is the ultimate way to discover the flavors and history of Derby City—just come hungry and ready to explore!
Louisville Legends: Downtown Derby City Food and History Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

  • Explore historic Whiskey Row and Museum Row with an expert guide.
  • Taste iconic Louisville dishes and desserts including the Hot Brown, Derby Pie, and Modjeskas
  • Sip on quintessential Louisville drinks, including the Mint Julep, Old Fashioned, & barrel-aged beer
  • Learn the stories behind Louisville’s fascinating history and the legends who shaped it
  • Horse racing (but feel free to wear your Derby Hat anyway)
  • Guide Gratuity
  • Transportation

Meeting point
Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before the tour start time. You'll meet your guide at the foot of the Pepsi Plaza tower in front of the KFC Yum! Center. Free parking in this area is rare, so it's easiest to walk or Lyft. There are plenty of metered street parking and paid parking garages nearby.
Return details
Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before the tour start time. You'll meet your guide at the foot of the Pepsi Plaza tower in front of the KFC Yum! Center. Free parking in this area is rare, so it's easiest to walk or Lyft. There are plenty of metered street parking and paid parking garages nearby.

  • Meet your tour guide at the foot of the Pepsi Plaza tower. (pass by)
  • We'll begin the tour on historic Whiskey Row, where Louisville’s bourbon legacy was born, and the city’s immigrant roots shaped its rich culinary traditions. (pass by)
  • Pass through Museum Row, where the distilleries along Main Street give way to the many incredible museums in Louisville. (pass by)
  • As you eat and drink your way up Museum Row, you'll stop for a photo in front of the world’s largest bat at the Louisville Slugger Museum! (pass by)

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Louisville Food Tours is proudly locally owned and operated!
  • This tour is all-ages and family friendly. Children 2 and under are welcome to join without a ticket.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Louisville Legends: Downtown Derby City Food and History Tour

    Location Louisville, Kentucky, USA
    $149.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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