Louisville Legends: Downtown Derby City Food and History Tour

5.0
(32 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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!

What's Included

Learn the stories behind Louisville’s fascinating history and the legends who shaped it
Taste iconic Louisville dishes and desserts including the Hot Brown, Derby Pie, and Modjeskas
Explore historic Whiskey Row and Museum Row with an expert guide.
Photos taken by your personal photographer/tour guide throughout your experience
Transportation
Guide Gratuity
Horse racing (but feel free to wear your Derby Hat anyway)

Meeting and pickup

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.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Meet your tour guide at the foot of the Pepsi Plaza tower, and head to your first stop for a Kentucky-created dish paired with a barrel-aged craft brew.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Next, we'll stop for Kentucky-style fried chicken with a bourbon twist and an authentic Mint Julep along Museum Row, where the distilleries along Main Street give way to the many incredible museums in Louisville.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Stop for a chocolate bourbon truffle and another Louisville original confection at Art Eatables, the world's first bourbon-certified chocolatier.

    Admission ticket free
  • (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!

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We'll stop for a Hot Brown - Louisville's famous hot sandwich - paired with Louisville's official cocktail along historic Whiskey Row, where Louisville’s bourbon legacy was born.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    At our final stop, we'll enjoy Louisville's most famous dessert, a delicious slice of Derby-Pie®.

    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
Supplied by Louisville Food Tours

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Half-day Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Likely to Sell Out
Small Group
Food & Drink
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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