Secrets of Louisville: 3hr Food & History Walking Tour in NuLu
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore vibrant NuLu & historic Butchertown with locally-owned Louisville Food Tours on the original Nulu food tour to taste the flavors of Louisville! Over the course of 3 immersive hours, you'll visit local eateries and enjoy delicious bites that showcase Louisville's culinary heritage. Dishes include biscuits & gravy with roots in the foothills of Appalachia, Kentucky-style fried chicken, a Louisville BBQ dish, bourbon balls, a Prohibition-era Hot Brown gravy, and barrel-aged craft beer.
As you wander through the historic streets of two of Louisville's oldest neighborhoods, you’ll uncover the stories behind the city’s rich history, visit a historic home once occupied by Thomas Edison, sample a unique confection inspired by a Victorian actress, and trace the paths of the immigrants who shaped Louisville.
This tour typically sells out. Reserve your spot early and come hungry!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour can accommodate vegetarian options. Please notify us in advance at least 24h before the tour start time if you have any dietary restrictions or will not be drinking beer..
This is an all ages, family-friendly tour. Children under the age of 2 are welcome to join this tour free of charge without a ticket.
Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, but please note that this tour covers roughly 1.5 miles of walking.
Please note that the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
Tours run in rain, shine, or snow unless weather becomes severe or constitutes a dangerous situation.
Louisville Food Tours is proudly locally owned and operated!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
We'll begin in NuLu Marketplace, to try a a dish with surprising Kentucky origins!
The NuLu District is Louisville’s trendiest neighborhood. 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. This food tour explores the history of Louisville, NuLu, and Kentucky cuisine. You’ll taste Kentucky classics like bourbon balls and fried chicken and try out a few local brews and spirits.
What‘s Included
Taste bourbon balls, Kentucky-style fried chicken, Hot Brown gravy, and more
Authentic Kentucky cuisine served at multiple stops, equivalent to a full lunch
Small group for a more personalized experience
Fun & knowledgeable local guides
Bourbon barrel-aged craft beer tasting
Gratuities
Transportation
Options
Standard Food Tour Ticket
Food & Drinks: Enjoy delicious drinks and bites paired with fascinating stories from Louisville's checkered past.
Premium Bourbon Upgrade Ticket
Premium Bourbon Pours: Elevate your experience with 4 rare, top-shelf bourbon pours served throughout your tour.
Reviews
445 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Outstanding!!
Mark C,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great food experience in Louisville, KY! If you are looking for a food tour, this is the best! Cathy was amazing and provided so much information!! Really enjoyed out time!
Good, but nothing special.
rphilly,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The tour gave some interesting insights into the history of Louisville. The food and drink we sampled was all good, but did not find anything particularly unique about any of it. Also, the tour description indicated 6 tastings, which we did not have. We actually only had 4 stops, but we did have a taste of 2 places at our last stop. (Muths candy is apparently not open on Sunday so the tour guide had gotten the candy samples ahead of time - which was nice!). The description also says 2 craft beer tastings and we only had 1. The length of the tour was good and there was an ample amount of food. The fee was a little high compared to similar tours in other cities. The group was fun and the size of the group (12) was great. I find that any tour is primarily made by the guide. Cathy was a lovely, friendly person and very knowledgeable. We did feel like she was trying a little too hard some of the time and the tour seemed a bit unorganized.
Our Friday afternoon Louisville Food & History Tour in NuLu was an absolute delight
B2961JXstevenm,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our Friday afternoon Louisville Food & History Tour in NuLu was an absolute delight, thanks to our incredible guide, Katie. She expertly led a group of nine strangers and made us all feel like old friends, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere from start to finish. Katie’s deep knowledge of the area and her infectious enthusiasm brought the history of NuLu and its culinary evolution to life. The tour was a perfect blend of fascinating stories and mouthwatering dishes—from local beer cheese to savory biscuits and gravy. Katie’s ability to connect with everyone truly made the experience feel homey and memorable. If you’re looking for a fun, flavorful, and heartfelt adventure in Louisville, you won’t want to miss this tour!
Great food and history. A really fun afternoon!
Teri K,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a fun way to see NuLu and learn about the interesting history of Louisville. The food stops were delicious. We enjoyed the truthfulness of the history presented by Kathy. No whitewashing here! America's history is a history of humans, their good and not so good attributes. Enjoyed it a lot!
Take the tour!
BSU-ISU,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a fantastic tour with 6 food stops that features some of the unique NuLu cuisine and also includes a tasting for 2 craft beers. Our tour guide Katie was very knowledgeable regarding the food, beer, neighborhood history, and shopping opportunities in this unique Louisville neighborhood. The tour company provides audio devices to assist in hearing, and these are great, especially when walking in the neighborhood so that you don’t miss out on any of the interesting narration due to traffic noise, etc. All restaurants are locally owned businesses, as is the tour company. We can’t wait to book another tour!
So fun
Kim O,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a fun tour. We stopped at places that we normally would have missed. The great stories perfectly complimented the food.
Excellent!
marvf2026,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A must for sampling Louisville food! Christina our tour guide covered a lot of history also. Great food and great tour!!
Great food, drink and history
Dream220023,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour. Cathy is a great and funny storyteller. Highly recommend. Adding the premium bourbon was a fantastic decision.
Dont Miss
tntlax,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Christina was fabulous! So much amazing food and lots of interesting facts of the area. She was able to include, at the last minute, my husband's favorite dessert.
Thanksgiving Weekend NuLu Tour
RhinoLoe,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the Nulu Tour. Cathy was a great guide. Full of information. We learned a lot of history and tid bits. Great food that we probably wouldn't have found on our own. Highly recommend!
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