Louisville Legends: Downtown Derby City Food and History Tour
Eat your way through Louisville’s foodie "bucket list" with locally-owned Louisville Food Tours! Stroll down Whiskey Row and Museum Row tasting the dishes that define Derby City, including the famous Hot Brown sandwich, the original Derby Pie, chocolate bourbon truffles and modjeskas - paired with iconic Bourbon City drinks.
Along the way, your guide will bring Louisville’s history to life with stories of the legends who shaped the city. As you walk past 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 discover Louisville's thriving culinary scene.
Whether you're sipping a Mint Julep or savoring a sweet Modjeska, this tour is the ultimate way to discover the flavors and history of Derby City—just come hungry and ready to explore!
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Louisville Legends: Downtown Derby City Food and History Tour
What's included in Louisville Legends: Downtown Derby City Food and History Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
Frazier History MuseumPass-by Only
Pass through Museum Row, where the distilleries along Main Street give way to the many incredible museums in Louisville.
Inclusions
- Learn the stories behind Louisville’s fascinating history and the legends who shaped it
- Sip on quintessential Louisville drinks, including the Mint Julep, Old Fashioned, & barrel-aged beer
- Taste iconic Louisville dishes and desserts including the Hot Brown, Derby Pie, and Modjeskas
- Explore historic Whiskey Row and Museum Row with an expert guide.
- Transportation
- Guide Gratuity
- Horse racing (but feel free to wear your Derby Hat anyway)
- 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.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before the tour start time. You'll meet your guide at the foot of the Pepsi Plaza tower in front of the KFC Yum! Center. Free parking in this area is rare, so it's easiest to walk or Lyft. There are plenty of metered street parking and paid parking garages nearby.
