• Original Highlands - The Highlands is among Louisville’s most historic and unique neighborhoods. Known as the LGBTQ+ hub of Glitterball City, it hosts the annual Louisville Pride Festival and features several of the city’s top gay bars. The tour begins at one of these bars and concludes at another!
• Carmichael’s Bookstore - Visit this cherished local bookstore, a cultural landmark in the neighborhood that supports diverse voices and Queer literature.
• Chill Bar - Conclude your tour at one of Louisville’s premier gay bars, where you can enjoy a cocktail or mocktail, included with your ticket (must be 21+ to enter).

• In-person English Guide
• Alcoholic beverages

• Gratuities
• Transportation

Join the adventure and delve into the Queer history of Louisville! Discover the vibrant LGBTQ+ stories of Glitterball City on this engaging 1.5-hour walking tour.

Learn about the narratives that have influenced the city’s LGBTQ+ community as you wander through Bardstown Road and the historic Cherokee Triangle, located in the heart of the Highlands, Louisville’s gay-friendly neighborhood. During the tour, there will be a visit to a cherished local bookstore, a cultural hub that supports diverse voices and Queer literature, before concluding the journey at one of Louisville’s top gay bars, where many Queer stories come to life.

From a pioneering Black drag performer of the Prohibition era to the poets, authors, rebels, and activists who created a space in the Bluegrass State, you’ll uncover how Louisville emerged as a symbol of resilience, creativity, and celebration – and how Kentucky’s Queer narrative challenges stereotypes.

• Louisville Food Tours is proud to be locally owned and operated.
• Participants must be 21+

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