About this Experience
What you'll do:
Uncover the secrets of Kentucky bourbon on the world’s only walking bourbon food tour.
Go beyond the barrel to dive into bourbon’s storied history – and learn all the stories they won’t tell you on a Kentucky Bourbon Trail distillery tour! As the sun sets over the vibrant NuLu neighborhood, you’ll visit award-winning restaurants, hidden speakeasies, rooftop terraces, and cozy tasting rooms.
Why we love it for your party:
Trace the origins of bourbon whiskey from its roots in the Appalachian foothills to today’s thriving bourbon scene
Unlock bourbon’s versatility and depth through paired bites, pours, and cocktails
Try modern re-interpretations of classic Louisville bourbon cocktails such as the Old Fashioned and the Mint Julep
Sample bourbon’s full range of versatility, including clarified, fat-washed, river-aged, wheated, infused, and finished bourbons
Land a few coveted tables at some of the most celebrated eateries in town, including restaurants by Michelin Star and James Beard-winning Chefs
About this experience partner:
Locally owned and operated, Louisville Food Tours is the #1 rated tour company in Louisville, telling stories about Louisville one bite at a time since 2022. Born from a love of food, bourbon, and Louisville, we can't wait to share our hometown with you!
Additional information:
Distance: 1.5 miles
Duration: 3 hours
Food Stops: 4 stops
Capacity: 12
Time: 5 – 8 PM, Wed-Fri
Accessibility: 21+, wheelchair friendly
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LocationLouisville, KY
600 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40202, USALouisville, KY
Frequently Asked Questions
How much food will we be eating on this tour?
You’ll enjoy 6 paired dishes, comprising a full dinner. The tour is designed to leave you feeling satisfied, but not stuffed!
How much alcohol will we be drinking on this tour?
We’ve designed the portions and food pairings to give you a nice warm “Kentucky Hug” without leaving you feeling overly intoxicated. In total, you will be drinking 5 delicious half-sized cocktails and 2 half-pours of bourbon.
Will we be visiting bourbon distilleries on this tour?
We will visit a bottle shop and tasting room, but we will not be visiting bourbon distilleries on this tour! Most distilleries close early, and we’ll be venturing out around dinnertime. Plus, we’re going beyond the barrel to explore bourbon outside of the distillery – and diving into the stories they don’t tell you on distillery tours. Our guided bourbon food tour is a perfect complement to a Kentucky bourbon trail distillery visit! If you’d like to plan a distillery visit before your tour, both Rabbit Hole and Angel’s Envy distilleries are within walking distance of the tour’s starting point.
