Walking Food Tour Downtown Lexington
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Learn about downtown Lexington's captivating history as we take a culinary cruise to five delicious stops all in one afternoon! Discover award-winning eateries, unique foodie items like the buzz button, freshly baked breads from family-owned shops, fresh Kentucky-farmed vegetables, and more! In between bites, learn about colorful characters from Lexington's history and pass through landmarks like Skuller's Clock, The Square, and Phoenix Park.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Triangle Park
Learn the story of RCO Benjamin on the first African-American Heritage marker and hear about past history of the park.
The Square
Hear the history behind these longstanding buildings.
What‘s Included
Lunch
Alcoholic Beverages
Options
Walking Food Tour Downtown Lexington
Reviews
566 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Was hoping for Kentucky style food
cobbLA,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Hi, We loved the experience of walking around the area, hearing about the history, The guide was great. I went with two others and although we liked the food, we thought it would be more Kentucky style like burgoo, something made with bourbon, grits, and derby pie. Instead, we had a salad, a burger, nachos, pizza, Irish bread pudding. So yes, we experienced the food of Lexington just not kentucky style.
Bites of Bluegrass
K1523BYtracye,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My daughter and I had such a fantastic experience on the Bites of Blue Grass food tour! Caroline, our tour guide, truly made the day special—she was incredibly welcoming, engaging, and full of interesting and informative insights that added so much depth to each stop along the way. The food was absolutely delicious, with a great variety of restaurants and menu items that gave us a real taste of the local scene. Every stop felt thoughtfully chosen and unique. The pacing was perfect—we never felt rushed and had plenty of time to relax and enjoy each location, yet everything flowed smoothly and kept a steady rhythm throughout the tour. We’re already looking forward to booking another tour in the future. Highly recommend!
We’ll Have Seconds!
drewt2185,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our second time doing a tour with Bites of the Bluegrass, and it somehow managed to be even better than the first! You definitely get your money’s worth—come hungry because you’ll be eating a lot of amazing food at every stop. What really sets this experience apart, though, is how much you learn along the way. Grace did an incredible job sharing the history of Lexington and the Bluegrass region in a way that’s engaging and fun, not just informational. It feels like the perfect mix of food tour and walking history tour. If you’re on the fence, don’t be—whether it’s your first time or your second like ours, it’s absolutely worth it (even if you’re local like us). I’d do it again in a heartbeat!
You Have To Do This Tour!
Rose L,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic tour, the other reviewers did not lie! We had Elena who was so wonderful. Personable, knowledgeable and a lot of fun. In addition to great food and history we also got quirky stories that made it so much more interesting. The walking was easy, nothing too strenuous. We stopped at five very different places which made it that much more fun. If you are coming to Lexington this is a must do activity!
Worth it.
JulieDills,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved it! A fun afternoon and the food was great. Our tour guide was terrific.
Awesome History & Food Tour of Lexington
621staciel,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best experience with Erin on our Downtown Walking Food &History Tour of Lexington. Erin is very passionate about Lexington and is very knowledgeable about the area and history. Also, the restaurants we stopped at were all delicious. We enjoyed it all.
Great Tour
S8457FNkathleenw,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our party of three enjoyed the history, stories and fun facts along with tasty food as we saw downtown Lexington. We learned many new interesting things about our state.
Downtown Dining and Walking.
F7224UPdavidg,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on a rainy Saturday afternoon but had a great time! Our guide was Grace and she knew EVERYTHING!!! There were five of us on the tour and we were welcomed with hospitality everywhere. The food was terrific!! We enjoyed it so much went on the Distillry tour the following week.
Erin is very experienced...
Stacey L,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Erin is very experienced with the history of Lexington. She does a fabulous job, including everyone in the tour.
Incredible experience
americae2026,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I attended the lipstick & legends tour and learned so much about Lexington! I’m a gluten free vegetarian, and each place we visited was so accommodating. Erin is a phenomenal storyteller. The tour was about 3 hours and very fairly priced.
From US$95.00
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