Louisville

Secrets of Louisville: 3hr NuLu Food & History Walking Tour

4.9(476 reviews)
3hFree cancellation

Description

Explore vibrant NuLu & historic Butchertown with locally-owned Louisville Food Tours on the original Nulu food tour to taste the flavors of Louisville! Over the course of 3 immersive hours, you'll visit local eateries and enjoy delicious bites that showcase Louisville's culinary heritage. Dishes include biscuits & gravy with roots in the foothills of Appalachia, Kentucky-style fried chicken, a Louisville BBQ dish, bourbon balls, a Prohibition-era Hot Brown gravy, and barrel-aged craft beer. As you wander through the historic streets of two of Louisville's oldest neighborhoods, you’ll uncover the stories behind the city’s rich history, visit a historic home once occupied by Thomas Edison, sample a unique confection inspired by a Victorian actress, and trace the paths of the immigrants who shaped Louisville. This tour typically sells out. Reserve your spot early and come hungry!

Highlights

  • Ristoranti
  • Tour storici
  • Esperienze culinarie
  • Piccolo gruppo
  • Privati e di lusso
  • Cibo e bevande
  • Tour a piedi
  • Tour di mezza giornata
  • Weather Dependent - Low

What makes this experience special

Language guide

Inglese

Transfer included

Raduno al punto d'incontro

What's included

Included

  • Taste bourbon balls, Kentucky-style fried chicken, Hot Brown gravy, and more
  • Authentic Kentucky cuisine served at multiple stops, equivalent to a full lunch
  • Small group for a more personalized experience
  • Fun & knowledgeable local guides
  • Bourbon barrel-aged craft beer tasting

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Transportation

Itinerary

  1. 1

    We'll begin in NuLu Marketplace, to try a a dish with surprising Kentucky origins!

    Admission included
  2. 2

    The NuLu District is Louisville’s trendiest neighborhood. Historic brick buildings painted with vibrant murals line the streets, art galleries and eclectic shops feature locally made goods, and hip local restaurants & bars pour craft beer and bourbon. This food tour explores the history of Louisville, NuLu, and Kentucky cuisine. You’ll taste Kentucky classics like bourbon balls and fried chicken and try out a few local brews and spirits.

    Admission included
  3. 3

    Learn the ridiculous origin story of 2 of Louisville's most bizarrely nicknamed alleys.

    Admission included
  4. 4

    Learn about Thomas Edison's time in Louisville, and the Southern Exposition's impact on the city.

    Admission included
  5. 5

    Try two Kentucky confections from this historic candy shop, including a Louisville original named after a Victorian-era actress.

    Admission included

Meeting point

Si prega di arrivare 15 minuti prima dell'orario di inizio del tour. Incontra la tua Guida all'ingresso del parcheggio del NuLu Marketplace, sotto il gigantesco murale del cavallo.

Useful information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour can accommodate vegetarian options. Please notify us in advance at least 24h before the tour start time if you have any dietary restrictions or will not be drinking beer..
  • This is an all ages, family-friendly tour. Children under the age of 2 are welcome to join this tour free of charge without a ticket.
  • Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, but please note that this tour covers roughly 1.5 miles of walking.
  • Please note that the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
  • Tours run in rain, shine, or snow unless weather becomes severe or constitutes a dangerous situation.
  • Louisville Food Tours is proudly locally owned and operated!

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available
  • More than 1 day before100% refund
  • Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

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  • Giovane3-20 anni
  • Adulto21-99 anni
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Available options

  • Standard Food Tour Ticket

    Food & Drinks: Enjoy delicious drinks and bites paired with fascinating stories from Louisville's checkered past.

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