Secrets of Louisville: Food & History Walking Tour in NuLu
Overview
Available languages
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 6 local eateries and enjoy 8 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, and a Prohibition-era Hot Brown gravy.
You'll also enjoy tastings of barrel-aged craft beer and a refreshing alcoholic slushy featuring Kentucky's beloved Ale8 soda.
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
Mocktail options available for non-drinkers and under-21 guests
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.
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
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.
Thomas Edison Butchertown House
Learn about Thomas Edison's time in Louisville, and the Southern Exposition's impact on the city.
What‘s Included
Authentic Kentucky cuisine served at multiple stops, equivalent to a full lunch
Small group for a more personalized experience
Taste bourbon balls, Kentucky-style fried chicken, Hot Brown gravy, sorghum BBQ sauce, and more
Fun & knowledgeable local guides
Barrel-aged craft beer and 2 refreshing alcoholic slushies (mocktails also available)
Gratuities
Transportation
Options
Premium Bourbon Upgrade Ticket
Premium Bourbon Pours: Elevate your experience with 4 rare, top-shelf bourbon pours served throughout your tour.
Standard Food Tour Ticket
Food & Drinks: Enjoy delicious drinks and bites paired with fascinating stories from Louisville's checkered past.
Reviews
435 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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!
Fun!
Sara T,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Secrets of Louisville tour was a lot of fun. Our guide Katie was great and the food was delicious. We were soooo full at the end. We also got great recommendations for future meals, bars, tastings and places to go walk off our tour food from Katie and others on the tour. An added benefit!
Restaurant hopping in Louisville!
Navigator23325442416,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Katie was extremely knowledgeable about not only the places we visited but also the neighborhood shops. We added the whiskey pairing and she was able to tell us about all the whiskeys in the area and some outside. It was super fun!
Louisville highlight
Michael C,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience. Enjoyed the food and beverage sampling….actually filled us up by tour’s end. Perfect weather for a walking tour. The ear pieces provided by our great tour guide, Katie, made the day even easier.
Fun and Educational
344neeshap,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The tour leader Ana was great and energetic. I was dissatisfied as a vegetarian at the Nami stop as edamame and kimchi was not a meal in comparison to the wings and dumplings for the others. Something with mushrooms or tofu would have been comparable.
Ok…
Mobile30635140019,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We had 2 dessert bites, 2 appetizer bites, 2 ramkins of slushy, and a beer flight🙄 no real food/drinks were included and we ended up buying beer.
Walk and eat
Brenda J,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Nice walking tour of Nulu. An abundance of food. Beer and alcoholic slushies included. Traveling with a group of four. Only one could eat dinner that night.
I would go on the tour again for sure!
crystalbR9634TD,,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was so much fun! Definitely arrive hungry, there are lots of delicious food and drinks to try. Katie was a fabulous tour guide. Would highly recommend this tour.
Great Food and History Tour
Alex S,,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on this tour. Our guide Christina was awesome. She was very energetic, funny, and knowledgeable about the neighborhood. We enjoyed hearing the history of NuLu while tasting and drinking Kentucky favorites. I highly recommend this tour.
From US$139.00
Want a private experience? Upgrade to a private tour
Related Experiences
Operated by Louisville Food Tours