Historic Walking Tour of Victorian Louisville with Food & Bourbon

4.9
(214 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover Louisville’s Victorian Charm — With Local Food, Drinks & No Crowds!

Escape the crowds in Old Louisville and experience a side of the city most visitors miss. Just five minutes from downtown and NuLu, the Highlands is a local’s favorite, home to Louisville’s iconic Victorian architecture and “restaurant row”. Brimming with with tree-lined avenues, opulent Victorian mansions, and quirky charm, this hidden gem is over 50 years older than Old Louisville — and far more delicious!

You’ll stroll tree-lined streets lined with colorful murals and grand historic homes, hear fascinating stories of immigrants, icons, and innovators, and enjoy generous tastings of signature Louisville flavors at beloved local eateries you’d never find on your own.

Unlike Old Louisville’s large group walking tours (no food, no drinks, no fun), this small-group experience includes everything you came to Louisville for: bites, bourbon, history, charm, and no hassle!

What's Included

Admire Victorian-era architecture in a neighborhood 50 years older than "Old Louisville"
Led by an expert local guide
4 Delicious dishes representing Louisville's culinary heritage on Restaurant Row
Taste a Hot Brown-inspired dish at Muhammed Ali's former boxing gym
Bourbon tasting at the city's oldest bar, plus craft beer & cocktails
Dessert and cocktail at a farm-to-table restaurant to end your tour
The unfiltered history (and glamour) of Louisville's most historic neighborhoods
Gratuities
Transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
O'Shea's

Meet your guide on the sidewalk in front of the Irish pub at 956 Baxter Avenue. We recommend parking on a side street such as Morton or Highland, and NOT on busy Baxter Ave. (Note: There are two pubs with the same name in Louisville - ensure you are going to the one on Baxter, not Main!)

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Louisville

    Stroll the lush, tree-lined avenues of the Original Highlands and Cherokee Triangle as you see some of the oldest homes in Louisville. This neighborhood predates "Old Louisville" by over 50 years!

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • Cave Hill Cemetery (Pass by)

    We will pass by the entrance to beautiful Cave Hill Cemetary, the final resting place of Muhammed Ali, Colonel Sanders, and other notable Louisvillians

    Admission ticket free
  • Cherokee Triangle (Pass by)

    This beautiful historic neighborhood is brimming with Victorian mansions, charm, and tree-lined streets.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Original Highlands

    Welcome to Restaurant Row! We will stop at 5 locally owned establishments for food, drinks, and stories. Bourbon tasting at the city's oldest bar; a Hot Brown-inspired treat at a gym where Muhammed Ali once trained; a farm-to-table treat topped with Kentucky's favorite southern sweet sauce, and more.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Architecture Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Underground Tours
Dinner
Small Group
Food & Drink
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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