Downtown Lexington Food Tour: History and Culinary Delights

Embark on a captivating journey through downtown Lexington’s history while indulging in a culinary adventure. Discover award-winning eateries, unique foodie items, and fresh local produce.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Triangle Park - Learn the story of RCO Benjamin on the first African-American Heritage marker and hear about past history of the park.
  • The Square - Hear the history behind these longstanding buildings.
  • Old Fayette County Court House - Interesting place to visit. Historic courtyard
  • 115 US-25 - Visiting the historic Skuller’s Clock
  • Lexington Opera House - Visit the Opera house
What's Included
  • Lunch included
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the intriguing history of central Lexington as we embark on a gastronomic journey through five incredible food locations in the course of an afternoon! Experience outstanding restaurants, authentic food treasures like the buzz button, freshly made pastries from local family businesses, farm-to-table vegetables from Kentucky, and…

Location
VisitLEX Lexington Visitors Center
West Main Street
Meet at the Lexington Visitors Center in the historic Courthouse Square.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Greghu5633hf
Sep 21, 2025
A rich variety of foods, spiced with stories of Lexington - I don't know which was better, the food or the commentary from Elena, our guide. We learned about Lexington history, funny trivia, even local geology. We stopped in at five locations that served plenty of good food and drink, each with its own character and atmosphere. And extra interesting is that they select different destinations every day. Which speaks to their local reputation; they must treat the restaurants well. I've just recently started trying to find a local food tour as part of visiting a city, and this one solidified for me that it's a great thing to do. Not because it revealed a unique cuisine, but because it presented a locally curated sampling designed to show the city at its best. And, it never fails, the guide shared great stories, history and more. This tour is highly recommended
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Tammy_s
Sep 15, 2025
Lots of fun. Great food... - Lots of fun. Great food and wonderful way to learn a little about Lexington. Don’t eat before going! You won’t be needing dinner that night.
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Rita_m
Sep 11, 2025
Perfect afternoon - A wonderful way to spend the afternoon. Elena was our guide and she was great. All the food was above our expectations. Lexington did not disappoint. Lots of history, good food and excellent company Would do another food tour on a different day to see and taste other parts of downtown.
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Jeffery
Sep 7, 2025
Excellant guide - Excellant guide, very informative and entertaining. Weather was poor and parking was a challenge but enjoyed the tour and restuarants
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Anita_c
Sep 6, 2025
This was a wonderful way... - This was a wonderful way to discover Lexington. Such and amazing history lesson in addition to the food tour. Grace was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide and we highly recommend the tour.
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Marla
Aug 22, 2025
Must Do! - This is a must do in Lexington! I’m from Kentucky and I learned so much about this beautiful, historic city. Erin is awesome! She’s so fun and knowledgeable. She makes you instantly feel like a friend. I love to do food tours when we travel and this was one of the best. I can’t wait to book another one and bring more friends!
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Missbahamas2000
Aug 18, 2025
Walking, history tour with the bonus of food - This was our first time visiting Lexington and we had a great time learning interesting history that you might not hear about in a book. Our host was wonderful and passionate about the facts she shared. The restaurant choices were amazing! My boyfriend and I would completely recommend!
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Mary_n
Aug 18, 2025
Delightful tour of... - Delightful tour of downtown with delicious “bites”. Very knowledgeable guide who was entertaining and a native of Lexington.
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Jaime_w
Aug 11, 2025
If you are reading the... - If you are reading the reviews..just book! You won’t regret it. Come with an empty stomach. The portions at every stop were filling.
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Pamelach915de
Aug 18, 2025
Food, food, food! - Lots of history and food. Lily was a great guide - professional and knowledgeable. So much food - portions could have been smaller.
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From $95
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).