Historic Walking Tour of Victorian Louisville: Food, Bourbon, History & Architecture

Discover Louisville’s Stories on a Scenic Food & History Tour Through Louisville’s Victorian Highlands.

Duration

3 Hours

About

Take a leisurely stroll through the historic Highlands, a neighborhood brimming with tree-lined avenues, Victorian mansions, and quirky charm. This scenic walking tour pairs delicious local food with captivating stories of Louisville’s rich and colorful past.

As you explore Louisville’s oldest and most storied streets, you’ll taste dishes inspired by Kentucky’s culinary heritage. You’ll visit locally owned and beloved spots, including a cozy Irish pub, a European-style brown bar, and a farm-to-table restaurant showcasing seasonal produce. You'll also...

• Try a reimagined Hot Brown in Muhammad Ali’s former boxing gym
• Sip bourbon in Louisville’s oldest bar

-Visit the iconic entrance of Cave Hill Cemetery, final resting place of Louisville's legends

-Trace the footsteps of immigrants who shaped the city

-Admire opulent Victorian homes and historic architecture framed by lush greenery near stunning Cherokee Park

What's Included

• 4 Delicious dishes representing Louisville's heritage
• Bourbon tasting in Louisville's oldest bar
• 2 cocktails and 1 craft beer showcasing local and regional flavors
• The unfiltered history (and glamour) of two of Louisville's most historic neighborhoods
• Jokes that we proof-tested on other people first, probably
• Audio headset (the better to hear our guide - and those jokes)

What's Not Included

• Transportation
• Gratuities for your guide

Accessibility

• 1.5 Miles of flat walking
• Wheelchair friendly
• This tour is 21+ *(Note: a family-friendly and/or dog-friendly version of this tour may be booked as a private tour, please email [email protected] for more information)*
• Due to our set menu and our restaurant partner's policies, we are unable to accommodate most food preferences and some allergies.

Where to Park

You will find plenty of free street parking in the area. We recommend parking on a side street such as Morton or Highland, NOT on busy Baxter Ave. You'll meet your guide on the sidewalk outside of the Irish pub at 956 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY 40204 and the tour will end next door. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before the tour start time.

What to Bring

• Suitable shoes for walking

• Water bottle

• Sunscreen

• Umbrella (Just in case)

• Photo ID

• Your appetite. You will not leave this tour hungry!