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    Louisville Legends: Downtown Derby City Food & History Tour

    Sample iconic Louisville dishes and drinks while exploring historic Downtown with a knowledgeable local guide

    From$129/ person

    Duration

    3 Hours

    Includes

    Food tastings, Drinks, Headset

    Highlights

    Savor Louisville’s culinary heritage on a leisurely 3-hour walking tour of NuLu, Butchertown, Whiskey Row, and Museum Row. Taste classic dishes and cocktails while your guide shares entertaining stories of Derby City’s history and legends.

    1. Visit six eateries showcasing Kentucky favorites
    2. Try dishes like Hot Brown, Derby Pie, Modjeskas and bourbon truffles
    3. Sip Mint Julep, Old Fashioned and bourbon-aged beer
    4. Admire landmarks such as the Louisville Slugger bat and Michelangelo’s David
    5. Use provided audio headsets to hear your guide clearly

    What's Included

    1. Six dishes and desserts
    2. Three signature Louisville drinks or mocktails
    3. Audio headset and guided commentary

    Things to know

    The route covers about 1.5 miles on flat sidewalks and is wheelchair friendly. You must present a valid photo ID to consume alcohol. Menu substitutions for dietary restrictions and allergies are limited; contact the operator in advance.

    Cancellation policy

    Refundable tickets and private tours may be changed, rescheduled, or fully refunded up to 48 hours before the start time. Non-refundable tickets cannot be changed or refunded. Tours operate rain or shine; if the operator cancels due to severe weather you may reschedule.

    Meeting location

    KFC Yum! Center Pepsi Plaza, 1 Arena Plaza Louisville, KY

    Experience provided by Louisville Food Tours
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    Refundable Ticket - Food Included

    $129

    This ticket type is fully refundable up to 48 hours before your tour begins. Food and water is included.

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    Non-Refundable Ticket - Food Included

    $119

    This ticket cannot be refunded or exchanged. Food and water is included.

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    5.0 stars• 2.5K reviews

    Review summary

    5.0
    Excellent
    2.5K reviews•Google 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

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    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!

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    Wendy Berhman

    September 25, 2025

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    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!

    Photo of Wendy Berhman

    Wendy Berhman

    September 25, 2025

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