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Historic Walking Tour of Victorian Louisville with Food & Bourbon
(230) Reviews
Original Highlands
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Escape the crowds in Old Louisville and experience a side of the city most visitors miss. Just five minutes from downtown and NuLu, the Highlands area is a local’s favorite, home to Louisville’s iconic Victorian architecture, the inventor of the Disco ball, and vibrant “Restaurant Row”. Brimming with with tree-lined avenues, opulent Victorian mansions, and quirky charm, this hidden gem is over 50 years older than Old Louisville — and far more delicious!
In the Original Highlands and Cherokee Park neighborhoods, you'll stroll tree-lined streets lined with colorful murals, blooming flowers, and grand historic homes; hear fascinating stories of immigrants, icons, and innovators; p ass the fina...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admire Victorian-era architecture in a neighborhood 50 years older than "Old Louisville"
Led by an expert local guide
4 Delicious dishes representing Louisville's culinary heritage on Restaurant Row
Taste a Hot Brown-inspired dish at Muhammed Ali's former boxing gym
Bourbon tasting at the city's oldest bar, plus craft beer & cocktails
Dessert and cocktail at a farm-to-table restaurant to end your tour
The unfiltered history (and glamour) of Louisville's most historic neighborhoods
Gratuities
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
O'Shea's Irish Pub
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!)
Return
Itinerary
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Louisville
Stroll the lush, tree-lined avenues of the Original Highlands and Cherokee Triangle as you see some of the oldest homes in Louisville. This neighborhood predates "Old Louisville" by over 50 years!
2 hours
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Cave Hill Cemetery
We will pass by the entrance to beautiful Cave Hill Cemetary, the final resting place of Muhammed Ali, Colonel Sanders, and other notable Louisvillians
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Cherokee Triangle
This beautiful historic neighborhood is brimming with Victorian mansions, charm, and tree-lined streets.
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Original Highlands
Welcome to Restaurant Row! We will stop at 5 locally owned establishments for food, drinks, and stories. Bourbon tasting at the city's oldest bar; a Hot Brown-inspired treat at a gym where Muhammed Ali once trained; a farm-to-table treat topped with Kentucky's favorite southern sweet sauce, and more.
Historic Walking Tour of Victorian Louisville with Food & Bourbon
(230) Reviews
Original Highlands
About
Escape the crowds in Old Louisville and experience a side of the city most visitors miss. Just five minutes from downtown and NuLu, the Highlands area is a local’s favorite, home to Louisville’s iconic Victorian architecture, the inventor of the Disco ball, and vibrant “Restaurant Row”. Brimming with with tree-lined avenues, opulent Victorian mansions, and quirky charm, this hidden gem is over 50 years older than Old Louisville — and far more delicious!
In the Original Highlands and Cherokee Park neighborhoods, you'll stroll tree-lined streets lined with colorful murals, blooming flowers, and grand historic homes; hear fascinating stories of immigrants, icons, and innovators; p ass the fina...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admire Victorian-era architecture in a neighborhood 50 years older than "Old Louisville"
Led by an expert local guide
4 Delicious dishes representing Louisville's culinary heritage on Restaurant Row
Taste a Hot Brown-inspired dish at Muhammed Ali's former boxing gym
Bourbon tasting at the city's oldest bar, plus craft beer & cocktails
Dessert and cocktail at a farm-to-table restaurant to end your tour
The unfiltered history (and glamour) of Louisville's most historic neighborhoods
Gratuities
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
O'Shea's Irish Pub
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!)
