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Louisville Legends: Downtown Derby City Food and History Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

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!

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

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Learn the stories behind Louisville’s fascinating history and the legends who shaped it

Sip on quintessential Louisville drinks, including the Mint Julep, Old Fashioned, & barrel-aged beer

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)

What To Expect

1

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 Not Applicable
2

Frazier History Museum

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 Not Applicable

Options

Food & Drink Pairings

Food & Drinks Included: Food paired with three half-size iconic Louisville drinks: barrel-aged beer, a Mint Julep, and an Old Fashioned.

Food Included (No Drinks)

Food Included, No Drinks: Your tour includes filling tastings of delicious Louisville bucket-list foods, served with water to drink.

Reviews

4.96

27 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • The Food Highlights of Louisville!

    Jeffery F,

    Aug 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This tour is perfect! The guide, Cathy, was knowledgeable, personable, and fun. The restaurants were great and with the bourbon upgrade, we were enabled to enjoy the full Louisville experience. 5 out of 5!

  • Hope you’re hungry!!!

    Laura S,

    Jul 20, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Come hungry! We have done a lot of food tours and these portions were HUGE! The food choices were AMAZING and exactly what we wanted to experience the taste of Louisville! Cathy (with a C) was a FANTASTIC guide! Very knowledgeable, accommodating and funny! We had a great time and would 10/10 recommend!

  • Recommend!

    Jodie T,

    Apr 28, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Cathy was a great guide! She was informative and fun to hang with. The tour is a nice mix of sampling food, drink and hearing Louisville's rich history!

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4.96
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