Historic Charm Tour: Food & History in the Victorian Highlands

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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Language
English
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Experience Louisville's Highlands, savor Kentucky flavors, and uncover tales of the past. Explore storied streets, dine in historic spots, and sip bourbon on a captivating walking tour.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Discover Louisville’s stories on a food & history tour through Louisville’s historic Highlands, a neighborhood of tree-lined avenues, opulent Victorian mansions, and quirky charm. This scenic walking tour blends delicious local food with fascinating stories from Louisville’s rich and colorful past.


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. All of this unfolds against the stunning backdrop of lush greenery and historic architecture near Cherokee Park.

What You Get

2 Craft Cocktails & 1 Beer showcasing local and regional flavors
Personal Audio Headsets so you won’t miss a single detail
The unfiltered history (and glamour) of two of Louisville's most historic neighborhoods
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Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with severe food restrictions or multiple food allergies
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

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Louisville

Explore the Original Highlands and Cherokee Triangle as you see some of the oldest homes Louisville has to offer.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

Cave Hill Cemetery (Pass By)

We will pass by the entrance to beautiful Cave Hill Cemetary, the final resting place of Muhammed Ali, Colonel Sanders, and other notable Louisvillians

Cherokee Triangle (Pass By)

This beautiful historic neighborhood is brimming with Victorian mansions, charm, and tree-lined streets.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

O'Shea's Irish Pub, Baxter Avenue, Jefferson County Kentucky, United States, US, 40204

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Meet your guide on the sidewalk in front of the Irish pub at 956 Baxter Avenue. We recommend parking on a side street such as Morton or Highland, and NOT on busy Baxter Ave. (Note: There are two pubs with the same name in Louisville - ensure you are going to the one on Baxter, not Main!)
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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