Secrets of Louisville: 3hr NuLu Food & History Walking Tour
Overview
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3 hours
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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!
Additional Info
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!
What To Expect
We'll begin in NuLu Marketplace, to try a a dish with surprising Kentucky origins!
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.
Options
Premium Bourbon Upgrade Ticket
Premium Bourbon Pours: Elevate your experience with 4 rare, top-shelf bourbon pours served throughout your tour.
Standard Food Tour Ticket
Food & Drinks: Enjoy delicious drinks and bites paired with fascinating stories from Louisville's checkered past.
What‘s 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
Gratuities
Transportation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
464 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
You learn a lot of...
Romi G,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00You learn a lot of history about Kentucky. The food choices are delightful. Enjoyed the different places we stopped at ended on a special treat.
Worse food tour ever.
Sightseer44282512579,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I paid $288 for two people. I can tell you it was not worth this price, not even close. First stop was a brewery. We were suppose to get a Kentucky Common beer, they didn’t have that. They serve a generic lager that was loaded with sulfur dioxide, a common fault with lagers that aren’t aged long enough. We got a pretzel also. Second stop was the real loser. Suppose to be biscuits and gravy. The biscuits were the size of a dime and very stale. The dipping sauces were cold and bland. Third stop was for fried chicken; this was pretty good. Four item was served at the chicken location. Two pieces of candy, whip-de-do. Fifth location was ice cream, not very good. Tour guide tried too hard to be funny, she wasn’t. Don’t waste your money on this tour.
Great experience
Heather P,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Cathy was fantastic. Great stories and customer service. Kept tour going. Food was delicious and a great introduction to Kentucky food.
Great time great food
Kim S,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00christina was an awesome guide. We had a great time and great food. Heard some good history along the way.
NULU Food and History Tour
Q2417UJlauras,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cathy was a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide whose positive energy set the tone for our tour. It was our first food tour, and won’t be our last!
awesome
Z2163LKmonicaw,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cathy was awesome! I booked for 6 of us and she was great to work with. The food was good and the tour was very educational.
Great afternoon in Louisville
P7810ZRstevem,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great afternoon learning about some of the history of Louisville as told by our wonderful tour guide “Christina” and how that history has influenced the food of not only that area but also the world.
Ho hum
maryfaithroell,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00I was really looking forward to this tour, but unfortunately it did not live up to expectation. For the price I expected more food and not to have to pay for our drinks. The biggest disappointment was the Kentucky Fried Chicken. It was a typical chicken tender that you can season with Nashville Hot Chicken seasoning. Though the biscuit flight was good, it was the only homage to the Hot Brown and it was just okay. I won’t post our guides name but she was just blah.
Louisville Food Tour - Went solo and had a blast!
erinsA6850LK,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Allison was a great tour guide. Really bubbly and friendly personality. The food stops were great. Would have loved to do the whiskey pairing but I chose not to add that in. It looked good though!
Great Experience. Enjoyed it all!
B6006PFdaniellec,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! Our guide Christina was so knowledgeable and passionate about louisville and NuLu! The tour provided great stops for traditional Kentucky foods. Walked through neighborhoods and really got a feel for the town. Christina suggested places to go and things to do while we were visiting. Hands down one of the best tour companies. They used microphones and we each got a headset so we could hear everything. Would absolutely use this tour company again!
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