Highlands Historic Charm: Food, History & Architecture Tour
Discover Louisville’s stories on a food & history tour through Louisville’s Restaurant Row in the historic Highlands! This historic neighborhood is full of tree-lined avenues, opulent Victorian mansions, and quirky charm. On your scenic walking food tour, you'll enjoy delicious local treats paired with fascinating tales from Louisville’s rich and colorful past, as well as highlights of the Victorian architecture near Cherokee Park.
As you explore Louisville’s oldest and most storied streets, you’ll savor dishes inspired by Kentucky’s culinary heritage. Along the way, you'll visit locally owned and beloved spots, including a cozy Irish pub and a farm-to-table restaurant showcasing seasonal produce.
You'll enjoy a reimagined Hot Brown in Muhammad Ali’s former boxing gym and sip bourbon in Louisville’s oldest bar. You'll stop at the iconic entrance of Cave Hill Cemetery, the final resting place of Louisville’s legends, and trace the footsteps of the immigrants who shaped the city.
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What's included in Highlands Historic Charm: Food, History & Architecture Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Louisville
Explore the Original Highlands and Cherokee Triangle as you see some of the oldest homes Louisville has to offer.
Cave Hill CemeteryPass-by Only
We will pass by the entrance to beautiful Cave Hill Cemetary, the final resting place of Muhammed Ali, Colonel Sanders, and other notable Louisvillians
This beautiful historic neighborhood is brimming with Victorian mansions, charm, and tree-lined streets.
Inclusions
- Delicious dishes representing Louisville's culinary heritage on Restaurant Row
- The unfiltered history (and glamour) of two of Louisville's most historic neighborhoods
- Bourbon tasting at the city's oldest bar
- Led by an expert local guide
- Taste a Hot Brown-inspired dish at Muhammed Ali's former boxing gym
- Craft Cocktails & Beer showcasing local and regional flavors
- Gratuities
- Transportation
- 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
- Not recommended for travelers with severe food restrictions or multiple food allergies
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet your guide on the sidewalk in front of the Irish pub at 956 Baxter Avenue. We recommend parking on a side street such as Morton or Highland, and NOT on busy Baxter Ave. (Note: There are two pubs with the same name in Louisville - ensure you are going to the one on Baxter, not Main!)
