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Lexington Art and Appetizers Walking Tour
4.6
11 Ratings
Lexington
Experience the best of art and food in Lexington with our Art and Appetizers Walking Tour. Explore artists’ studios, discover landmarks, and indulge in delicious appetizers at 21c Museum Hotel.
Experience the best of art and food in Lexington with our Art and Appetizers Walking Tour. Explore artists’ studios, discover landmarks, and indulge in delicious appetizers at 21c Museum Hotel.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Artists’ Attic Inc - Artists’ Attic is a distinctive collective featuring over 20 studio spaces where visitors can observe artists at work, learn about their creative processes, and appreciate the current exhibition. Refreshments will be available to kick off the tour.
- Lexington - The group will then be introduced to the new convention center…
- Artists’ Attic Inc - Artists’ Attic is a distinctive collective featuring over 20 studio spaces where visitors can observe artists at work, learn about their creative processes, and appreciate the current exhibition. Refreshments will be available to kick off the tour.
- Lexington - The group will then be introduced to the new convention center and the recently installed 70ft sculpture “Publisher.”
- Lexington Opera House - The next stop is at New Editions, a premier art gallery in Lexington, followed by insights into the city’s historic Opera House and its resilience through several fires.
- Old Fayette County Court House - The tour will proceed through the downtown art district, showcasing various significant sculptures, historic buildings, murals, and art features. Participants will walk through the restored Courthouse and learn about the importance of ‘Cheapside.’
- 21c Museum Hotel Lexington - The engaging guide will lead an entertaining tour, sharing numerous stories and insider tidbits that guests will enjoy hearing. The tour concludes at the 21c Museum Hotel in the LockBox lounge, where guests will be welcomed with appetizers and have the opportunity to purchase a drink from the bar. Plan to stay and socialize, make new friends, and enjoy the stunning contemporary art surroundings while sipping a cocktail and savoring specially prepared hors d’oeuvres.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Fun and useful handouts
- Friendly professional guide with local insights
- Ample photo opportunities at top stops and attractions
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Fun and useful handouts
- Friendly professional guide with local insights
- Ample photo opportunities at top stops and attractions
What's Not Included
- Gratuities for the Guides
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities for the Guides
- Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information
This enjoyable trip is specially crafted for enthusiasts of art and gastronomy. It commences with a trip to the distinctive Artists’ Attic location, a hub for over 20 artists, before exploring the city center of Lexington. Here, you’ll get to observe and understand the city’s artistic bounty and significant landmarks, all while listening to captivating…
This enjoyable trip is specially crafted for enthusiasts of art and gastronomy. It commences with a trip to the distinctive Artists’ Attic location, a hub for over 20 artists, before exploring the city center of Lexington. Here, you’ll get to observe and understand the city’s artistic bounty and significant landmarks, all while listening to captivating narratives from your spirited guide.
The expedition concludes in the lounge of the 21c Museum Hotel, complemented with appetizers and a chance to order a beverage from the bar. An engaging moment to mingle and develop new acquaintances in the midst of the hotel’s impressive modern art collection and delectable bite-sized eats.
- This tour not available for under 15 years of age
Location
Artists' Attic Inc
West Main Street
Meet inside the building by the elevator. The location is inside "The Square" next to Tony's Restaurant.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(11 Ratings)
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Bluehighwayspilgrim
Aug 21, 2024
This is a great tour for locals too! - This was a wonderful tour through downtown, Lexington and Zack had an amazing amount of insight and background info about the murals, sculptures and galleries we visited. I live here in Lexington and would encourage more locals to do the tour. It’s not just for tourists. Even though I was familiar with many of the installations we visited, I learned a lot and gained different perspectives about each one. Highly, highly recommended!
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Paris122019
Jul 27, 2024
Zach did an outstanding job leading the tour! A wonderful experience! - Zach did an outstanding job leading the tour. What a wonderful experience - we learned so much! Thank you! I would recommend the tour to all.
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Backroadbluegrass
Apr 8, 2024
Experiencing Lexington's Artwork - This experience is so amazing. I really loved discovering the history and background behind some of Lexington's most fantastic artwork. Some pieces really made me ponder and that's perfect!
And the food... it was all sooooo good! Definitely recommend this tour whether you live in Lexington or are just visiting.
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R9981bwlyndab
Apr 8, 2024
Amazing experience - This tour was amazing, the guide was so good at doing the job, she would answer all the questions everyone had, she was full of knowledge. I went back home with a lot of information about Lexington that I didn’t know🤩
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Backroadbluegrass
Nov 4, 2023
Take This Tour! - Really loved this tour, what a great way to explore downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Reasonably priced & a great experience.
The Artist Attic has so many talented creators under the same roof, you may even meet some of them. It was great seeing & getting details on downtown murals. Really enjoyed the rotating art exhibition at 21c hotel.
Bonus! Super tasty appetizers provided at the beginning & the end of the tour!
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Venture287503
Oct 12, 2023
Eureka! - A delightful discovery of Lexington's hidden gems! Kate was very gracious, extremely knowledgeable and quickly brought us up to speed on Lexington's vibrant art scene. Buffy guided us through amazing galleries and explained the backstory of many of the city's impressive murals. Refreshments at 21c were the perfect conclusion to this highly informative and enjoyable tour. We learned so much about this marvelous city and are already planning return trips with others.
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299thato
Oct 7, 2023
Mind Blooming Experience - Informative, Educational and Culturally Relevant. The owner was our guide and it was such an enjoyable experience.
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Deboraw573
Oct 7, 2023
Discover Lexington Art! - I learned so much about my own town while I was entertaining out of town guests! It was wonderful for all of us!
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Laura_h
Sep 30, 2024
Saw art that we would have walked right by if we weren't on this tour. - Would have been nice to know we were having apps before AND after the walk. We would have skipped lunch.
Kind of fuzzy details about the art, etc. Did not even hear about the STAND installation.
Buffy was delightful, kind and friendly.
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Laurahh9338qz
Sep 30, 2024
Wish we skipped lunch - Our tour guide Buffy was a sweet person. She was very likable. We did not see the installation of the STAND. The details of the art and accompanying monologue was a was a little thin. This tour seems overpriced for what it is.
The art galleries at the beginning were interesting. The art in the hotel at the end was magnificent.
The appetizers at the beginning of the tour and at the end of the tour were so plentiful that we could have skipped lunch. Aps at the beginning were homemade. Apps at the end were exactly as pictured.
As it was we had to cancel dinner reservations because we were so full. It would have been nice to know about both appetizers ahead of time so we could have planned out day better.
We loved the city of Lexington. It was our first time there.
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