Downtown Derby City Food and History Tour of Louisville

Eat your way through Louisville’s most iconic flavors with locally-owned Louisville Food Tours! Stroll down Whiskey Row and Museum Row tasting the dishes that define the city such as the famous Hot Brown sandwich, the original Derby Pie, and chocolate bourbon truffles. Along the way, your guide will bring Louisville’s history to life with stories of bourbon barons, baseball legends, and Derby traditions. As you walk past towering 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 uncover the immigrant influences that shaped Louisville’s food scene. Whether you're sipping a Mint Julep or savoring a sweet Modjeska, this tour is the ultimate way to experience the flavors and history of Derby City—just come hungry and ready to explore!

Meet your tour guide at the foot of the Pepsi Plaza tower.

We'll begin the tour on historic Whiskey Row, where Louisville’s bourbon legacy was born, and the city’s immigrant roots shaped its rich culinary traditions.

Pass through Museum Row, where the distilleries along Main Street give way to the many incredible museums in Louisville.

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!

• 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.

• Downtown Derby City Food and History Tour of Louisville
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• Taste quintessential Kentucky dishes and desserts including the Hot Brown, Derby Pie, and Modjeskas
• Learn the stories behind Louisville’s fascinating history and the legends who shaped it
• Sip on iconic Louisville drinks, including bourbon cocktails and barrel-aged beer.
• Explore historic Whiskey Row and Museum Row with an expert guide.

• Transportation
• Guide Gratuity

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Louisville Food Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at America/New_York.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 10 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.