Louisville Tours & Activities 2025

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 27.50

March through November, daily; limited dates in the off-season! Impressive Victorian mansions and quirky residents have earned national attention for Old Louisville, where bourbon barons, racetrack royalty, and titans of tobacco settled in the 1800s. This narrated walk comes from books by David Dominé, who often guides groups himself. Tales involve personal experiences and neighborhood gossip. The New York Times recommends this as the first thing to do during a visitor's "36 Hours in Louisville." You'll also learn about A DARK ROOM IN GLITTER BALL CITY, David's next book—out in October 2021! Specializing in "America's Most Haunted Neighborhood," we depart from the corner of Fourth and Ormsby, at the transitional edge of the neighborhood. If you love old architecture and spooky history, this is the tour for you! If you do not like an up-and-coming neighborhood with a diverse racial make up, this tour is not for you! If you can't go 2 hours without a bathroom, this is not for you!

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 22.00

Get ready to mark this off your bucket-list! Experience Churchill Downs Racetrack, the most well-known racing venue in the world. Kentucky Derby Museum includes daily historic walking tours, two levels of family-friendly interactive permanent & temporary exhibits, “The Greatest Race,” a 360-degree immersive sound and visual experience that’ll get your heart racing and emotions soaring, and a chance to meet the Museum's resident Thoroughbred and companion pony. You will also have access to the Gift Shop, Kentucky fare in the Derby Cafe, and much more!

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 25.00

March through November, daily; limited dates in the off-season! Our tours include more than St. James Court. We see twice as much as other neighborhood walking tours, visiting Ormsby Avenue, Park Avenue cottages, Floral Terrace, the Witches' Tree, and Millionaires Row. Bourbon barons, racetrack royalty, and titans of tobacco settled here in the 1800s. Today, impressive Victorian mansions and quirky residents have earned national attention for Old Louisville. Author David Dominé often guides groups himself. The New York Times recommends his tours as a MUST during a visitor's "36 Hours in Louisville." Learn more in A DARK ROOM IN GLITTER BALL CITY, David's next book—out in October 2021! Narrated walks depart from the transitional edge of the neighborhood. If you love old houses, this is the tour for you! If you do not like an up-and-coming neighborhood with a diverse racial make up, please stay home. If you can't go 90 minutes without a bathroom, this is not for you!

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 215.99

Experience a unique sightseeing tour and/or Taste to 03 traditional bourbon distilleries (Kentucky there are more than 20 distilleries). Take the stress out of going on your own by booking a excellent tour. Enjoy the tour and don’t worry about anything. Your visit three iconic distilleries where you can learn about the bourbon production process and taste some special Bourbon (+21 years). We offer you the list of 18 distilleries, you must choose 03 so we depend on the availability of the distilleries. Remember you booking is 03 distilleries (Tour and/or Taste) NOTE: You can add the fourth distillery at your tour. Please send message to the company after your reservation Please note: - Minimum of two people required per tour - We depend on the availability of distillers and vehicle - The tour start time may vary depending on the number of distilleries to visit. - Send us the 3 distilleries you want to visit -The distilleries have different opening hours and days

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 139.00

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 6 local eateries and enjoy 8 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, and a Prohibition-era Hot Brown gravy. You'll also enjoy tastings of barrel-aged craft beer and a refreshing alcoholic slushy featuring Kentucky's beloved Ale8 soda. 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!

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 179.00

Step back in time to the era of hidden speakeasies to enjoy ghostly tales and Louisville's fascinating Prohibition history on this walking food & cocktail tour. On your spirited adventure, you'll savor handcrafted Prohibition-era cocktails paired with delectable small bites. Along the way, you'll unravel the salacious true history of Prohibition including ruthless bootleggers, Whiskey distillers, mobsters, the Louisville origins of the Great Gatsby, and even an axe-wielding temperance supporter - interwoven with chilling ghost stories that have left their mark on the city's checkered past. Our expert guides will transport you to the days of secret bars and underground revelry, where Prohibition couldn't dampen the spirits of Louisville. This immersive experience combines culinary delights and cocktails with spine-tingling ghost stories and a host of colorful characters from Louisville's bootlegging past. You'll leave with a taste of history - and perhaps a shiver down your spine.

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 15.00

The Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour is a guided tour of the largest contiguous collection of Victorian Mansions in the United States! Designed by a prominent local architect and historian, this tour focuses on the history and architecture of this nationally recognized historic preservation district. The tour begins and ends in Central Park's comfortable, temperature-controlled, Frederick Law Olmsted-designed Visitors Center. Every ticket purchase supports the nonprofit Old Louisville Neighborhood Council, which protects this historic district of Victorian mansions and its streetscapes. Thank you for supporting Historic Preservation! Persons under 17 are free when accompanied by family.

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 129.00

Discover Louisville’s stories on a food & history tour through Louisville’s Restaurant Row in the historic Highlands! This historic neighborhood is full of tree-lined avenues, opulent Victorian mansions, and quirky charm. On your scenic walking food tour, you'll enjoy delicious local treats paired with fascinating tales from Louisville’s rich and colorful past, as well as highlights of the Victorian architecture near Cherokee Park. As you explore Louisville’s oldest and most storied streets, you’ll savor dishes inspired by Kentucky’s culinary heritage. Along the way, you'll visit locally owned and beloved spots, including a cozy Irish pub and a farm-to-table restaurant showcasing seasonal produce. You'll enjoy a reimagined Hot Brown in Muhammad Ali’s former boxing gym and sip bourbon in Louisville’s oldest bar. You'll stop at the iconic entrance of Cave Hill Cemetery, the final resting place of Louisville’s legends, and trace the footsteps of the immigrants who shaped the city.

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 27.50

March through November, daily; limited dates in the off-season! Impressive Victorian mansions and quirky residents have earned national attention for Old Louisville, where bourbon barons, racetrack royalty, and titans of tobacco settled in the 1800s. This narrated walk comes from books by David Dominé, who often guides groups himself. Tales involve personal experiences and neighborhood gossip. The New York Times recommends this as the first thing to do during a visitor's "36 Hours in Louisville." You'll also learn about A DARK ROOM IN GLITTER BALL CITY, David's next book—out in October 2021! Specializing in "America's Most Haunted Neighborhood," we depart from the corner of Fourth and Ormsby, at the transitional edge of the neighborhood. If you love old architecture and spooky history, this is the tour for you! If you do not like an up-and-coming neighborhood with a diverse racial make up, this tour is not for you! If you can't go 100 minutes without a bathroom, this is not for you!

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 65.00

Step into the past on a haunting journey through the true story of the "Graveyard of the West". As the sun sets and the city’s vibrant façade fades, you'll uncover the sinister secrets and chilling tales that lurk beneath the city's storied streets. One part ghosts, one part grisly history, this guided 1.5-hour walking tour through downtown unveils the darkest corners of Louisville’s gruesome past, where the echoes of bygone eras whisper tragic tales of the forlorn, the oppressed, the betrayed, and the ruthless. From a ghost that still haunts a glamorous hotel to the tragic riots of Bloody Monday, you’ll trace the cursed footsteps of criminals, mobsters, bootleggers, enslavers, and murderers in the city streets they once roamed – and the spirits whose souls never left. For thrill-seekers, true crime fans, and lovers of the macabre, this dark history & ghost tour is a journey into the stories that lie beneath Louisville’s charming exterior. Dare to listen to the shadows with us.

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 179.00

Uncover the secrets of Kentucky bourbon! Go beyond the barrel to dive into bourbon's storied history - and learn all the stories they won't tell you on a Kentucky Bourbon Trail distillery tour. Visit award-winning restaurants, scenic rooftop bars, and intimate tasting rooms in NuLu. Trace the origins of bourbon whiskey from its roots in the Appalachian foothills to today's thriving bourbon scene, and leave with a profound understanding of bourbon's cultural importance in Louisville, Kentucky and beyond. Unlock bourbon's surprising versatility and depth of flavor through paired bites, pours, and cocktails, and land a few coveted tables at some of the most hard-to-book restaurants in town, including by James Beard winning and Michelin starred Chefs. Perfect for both bourbon newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts, this guided walking tour offers an experience that you won't find at any bourbon distillery. Reserve your spot early to experience the world's only walking food & bourbon tour!

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 25.00

March through November, daily; limited dates in the off-season! Our tours include more than St. James Court. We see twice as much as other neighborhood walking tours that have copied us, visiting Ormsby Avenue, Park Avenue cottages, Floral Terrace, the Witches' Tree, and Millionaires Row. Bourbon barons, racetrack royalty, and titans of tobacco settled here in the 1800s. Today, impressive Victorian mansions and quirky residents have earned national attention for Old Louisville. Author David Dominé often guides groups himself. The New York Times recommends his tours as a MUST during a visitor's "36 Hours in Louisville." Learn more in A DARK ROOM IN GLITTER BALL CITY, David's true-crime memoir! Narrated walks depart from the transitional edge of the neighborhood. If you love old houses, this is the tour for you! If you do not like an up-and-coming neighborhood with a diverse racial make up, please stay home. If you can't go 90 minutes without a bathroom, this is not for you!

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 300.00

Enjoy a carefully curated adventure through Louisville! Your exclusive private walking tour will lead you on an unforgettable journey filled with mouthwatering flavors, local stories, and a taste of Louisville’s soul. Choose from 3 meticulously crafted itineraries: vibrant NuLu, the Historic Highlands, or Phantoms of the Prohibition on Whiskey Row. As you stroll through each historic neighborhood, you’ll savor an array of mouthwatering dishes, from traditional Appalachian classics to culinary creations you’ll only find right here in Louisville. You'll sip bourbon, craft beer, and enjoy delicious cocktails as you learn the stories of Louisville's past. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, you'll explore Louisville's most beautiful neighborhoods while diving into the city’s history and culinary heritage. Let the tastes and tales of this vibrant city unfold before you as you explore its culinary heritage on your private guided food tour of Louisville.

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 179.99

The tour begins by picking up clients from hotels or Airbnb located in Downtown. The tour includes a visit two famous distilleries: Buffalo Trace is the main distillery to visit, and the second will depend on availability. It should be considered that the tour starts with a minimum of 6 people, we depend on the availability of the distilleries, the start time of the tour may vary, the client will receive the itinerary with all the tour information (tour, time, driver and vehicle assigned) Vehicles are assigned depending on availability. The only thing we want is that you enjoy the tour and don't worry that we will coordinate everything for you. A detailed itinerary with all tour information (driver, vehicle, schedule...) will be provided to you.

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 149.00

Eat your way through Louisville’s foodie "bucket list" with locally-owned Louisville Food Tours! Stroll down Whiskey Row and Museum Row tasting the dishes that define Derby City, including the famous Hot Brown sandwich, the original Derby Pie, chocolate bourbon truffles and modjeskas - paired with iconic Bourbon City drinks. Along the way, your guide will bring Louisville’s history to life with stories of the legends who shaped the city. As you walk past cast-iron facades and historic buildings, you’ll trace the city’s evolution from a small river town to a bourbon powerhouse. Stop for a photo with the world’s largest baseball bat at the Louisville Slugger Museum, stand beneath the gleaming gold statue of David in front of a quirky hotel/art museum, and discover Louisville's thriving culinary scene. Whether you're sipping a Mint Julep or savoring a sweet Modjeska, this tour is the ultimate way to discover the flavors and history of Derby City—just come hungry and ready to explore!

Louisville , Kentucky

From $ 35.00

Bardstown is known for their BOURBON.—but we want to offer experiences that differ slightly and will be fun for the entire group. We take a slight jaunt off the Bourbon Trail and offer an opportunity to craft your own handmade candle as well as enjoy Kentucky Made Wines and Beers. During your experience, you will be given a large variety of scents to choose from to blend into YOUR perfect scented candle. In addition, our large variety of candle vessels offer just the right finishing personalization for your aesthetics. As we embark on the candle making journey you will receive full education on how to label, wick, blend, make and pour your candle. Along the way we offer a variety of candle burning and safety tips that will make all future candle burning even more enjoyable. This will be the activity that everyone will be talking about when they go home.