Beyond the Barrel Bourbon Food Tour

Savor guided bourbon tastings paired with a full dinner while exploring Louisville’s NuLu district.

From$169/ person

Duration

3 Hours

Includes

Bourbon cocktails, Tastings, Dinner

Highlights

Delve into Louisville’s NuLu district on a guided walking tour that pairs Kentucky bourbon with inventive dishes. Taste cocktails, rare pours and a full dinner while uncovering the spirit’s rich history.

Sip four creative bourbon cocktails
Sample rare bourbons in two guided tastings
Enjoy five expertly paired dinner dishes
Stroll one flat mile between restaurants and bars
Learn the cultural story of bourbon in Kentucky

What's Included

Four bourbon cocktails
Two guided rare bourbon tastings
Five paired dinner dishes
Expert local guide

Things to know

Participants must be 21 or older. The route is wheelchair accessible and spans roughly one mile. Tours require a minimum of four paid guests to operate.

Cancellation policy

Refundable tickets may be rescheduled or fully refunded until 48 hours before the tour start. Cancellations within 48 hours, late arrivals, and no-shows are non-refundable. Non-refundable tickets cannot be changed or refunded at any time. Tours run rain or shine. A minimum of four paid guests is required for the tour to operate.

Meeting location

600 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40202

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Beyond the Barrel Bourbon Food Tour

Savor guided bourbon tastings paired with a full dinner while exploring Louisville’s NuLu district.

From$169/ person

Duration

3 Hours

Includes

Bourbon cocktails, Tastings, Dinner

Highlights

Sip four creative bourbon cocktails
Sample rare bourbons in two guided tastings
Enjoy five expertly paired dinner dishes
Stroll one flat mile between restaurants and bars
Learn the cultural story of bourbon in Kentucky

What's Included

Four bourbon cocktails
Two guided rare bourbon tastings
Five paired dinner dishes
Expert local guide

Things to know

Participants must be 21 or older. The route is wheelchair accessible and spans roughly one mile. Tours require a minimum of four paid guests to operate.

Cancellation policy

Review summary

5.0

Excellent

2.5K reviewsGoogle Maps

With a perfect rating across thousands of reviews, this operation clearly knows how to show visitors a great time. The guides consistently earn praise for being knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely entertaining throughout the tour. Allison, Cathy, Greta, Hannah, and Sam all get called out by name for keeping groups engaged with Louisville history, local stories, and even some ghost tales along the way. The food and drink pairings get rave reviews, with multiple people mentioning they were impressively full by the end. The premium bourbon upgrade comes highly recommended for those interested, and the team handles dietary restrictions smoothly. Guests appreciate learning about the city's history while exploring the NuLu area and sampling from multiple excellent restaurants. Whether you're a local looking for a fun date night or a first-time visitor wanting to understand the city, this seems like a reliably enjoyable way to spend three hours exploring Louisville's food scene and culture.

What people are saying

We had an amazing time on the Phantoms and Prohibition tour with Louisville Food Tours on 9/10/25, and Christina was the perfect guide! She was incredibly informative, sharing fascinating stories that brought the city’s rich (and ghostly) history to life. She took us to some truly unique spots we never would have discovered on our own — each one offering delicious bites and wonderfully different vibes. It is a gift to be a successful storyteller, and Christina delivers great stories, knowledge and history with engaging enthusiasm. We did the tour our first day in the city, and it was such an engaging start to a long weekend and perfect introduction to Louisville. Her storytelling, knowledge, and energy made the experience unforgettable. Highly recommend when you visit Louisville!