NuLu District: Louisville Food and History Tour
4.9
255 Ratings
Louisville
Embark on a culinary adventure through Louisville's vibrant NuLu District. Discover the history, culture, and flavors of Kentucky through a guided food tour featuring local dishes and iconic landmarks.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • East Market District - 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, see a historic home once occupied by Thomas Edison, as well as try out our local brews and spirits.

What's Included
  • Lunch included
  • Tasting of craft beer
  • Enjoy bourbon slushies
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The NuLu District stands as one of the most stylish areas in Louisville. Historic buildings adorned with vibrant murals spread along the lanes, art exhibitions and diverse boutiques showcase locally created products, and modish local eateries & pubs offer craft beer and bourbon.

This culinary expedition narrates the tale of Louisville, NuLu, and Kentucky through its gastronomy. You’ll sample Kentucky and Appalachian staples like bourbon balls and fried chicken, explore a historical residence once inhabited by Thomas Edison, savor a peculiar sweet treat influenced by a Victorian-era actress, track the legacy of German immigrants in Louisville, and more.

The excursion includes 6 food points (please arrive with an appetite) and alcohol (this is Bourbon City, after all)!

Location
636 E Main St
East Main Street
Meet us outside on the corner of Clay and Main. Don't enter Goodwood (just yet).
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lynn_b
Jun 15, 2024
Great! - We had a nice afternoon on this tour. Cathy was very informative. The intermingling of the history as it related to the food was nicely done! Recommend!!
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Crystalre5378mq
Jun 14, 2024
Delicious Food and Great History Tour - The tour was wonderful, and our guide Cathy was incredibly knowledgeable, funny, and welcoming. We were really full at the end and tried a great variety of foods, all delicious: bourbons, beer cheese & pretzel, biscuit and gravy “flight,” pulled pork patty, derby bar, hot fried chicken, and candies from Muth’s (caramel/marshmallow “madjeska” and bourbon ball). I decided not to have the liquor, and there were accommodations made for alternative drinks for me. Another guest was vegan, and every effort was also made to accommodate her. Loved that we learned so much history, got to tour a little bit of NuLU, and even learn about some of the local architecture. It was also a great idea to provide and ear pierce for every guest so that we could hear Cathy’s stories and history very easily. Everything was so well executed, and we would highly recommend!
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S9500nukathys
Jun 9, 2024
Worth the money! - Wonderful tour with lots of food, drink, and history! Beautiful area! Loved the pretzel bread and beer cheese and the pizza the best! Regina was an awesome tour guide! Well worth the money!
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Coastal64867399971
Jun 8, 2024
NuLu Food Tour - Cathy did an amazing job with our tour. She was knowledgeable, funny and friendly. I would highly recommend the tour. You will leave full.
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84blaked
Jun 8, 2024
Fun tour - Cathy did an amazing job! Super fun and informative with tons of food.. would definitely go again or share with others..
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Jürgen
Jun 8, 2024
Only way to discover town - Very nice tour with lots of interesting insights … clearly nothing I’d have learned without. Food was great and had good variety. Thanks to Christina for the experience
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M1541dxingridm
Jun 4, 2024
Thank you! - Very informative, delicious, and scenic. We all enjoyed the tour and the guide. He was very informative. Thank you, Jeremy.
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Aaronhn345ye
Jun 2, 2024
Great time. Loved the food and whole experience - Christina was the best. We signed up for the opportunity to taste all the great food but the stories on the history of Louisville completed the experience. My wife and I had a wonderful time and would highly recommend.
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H172vwamandai
May 26, 2024
Wide variety of flavors and drinks. Hit all the spots. - Every place was different. Great tour to go on early in the trip. I'm not sure I would have tried so many different places on my own. I was impressed the tour guide name tags had her pronouns.
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Dreamer34652393224
May 26, 2024
Great way to tour NuLu. Highly recommend. - Wonderful afternoon walking tour in NuLu with our host, Cathy. Great food and drinks and learned a lot about the local history of Louisville. Appreciated mentions of our sometimes painful past as a way to remember our roots and how much we still have to do. Food was phenomenal. Definitely come hungry! Drink choices were superb, too, and both food and drink included things I never would have tried on my own. And who could say no to a tour that included a bourbon slushee!
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