An expert guide will meet you at the first stop and you’ll travel in one of our luxury vehicles from restaurant to restaurant. You’ll learn about Kentucky history and Louisville’s dynamic culinary scene while you ride. You return to the first stop at the end of the night with a newfound love of food in Kentucky.
The cost is $119 plus taxes and fees and includes three courses paired with cocktails and guided transportation. Pick the food tour theme below that’s your favorite or do all four!
Louisville Food Tours in the Southern Supper Series
Smokin’
Tour Date: April 25
Destinations: River House, 8UP, The Hub
This Louisville food tour is all about smoke! Kentucky chefs will take the ‘smokin’ theme into consideration for each dish and matching cocktail. Smoked meats and smoke-infused ingredients are on the menu, so join us for a smokin’ meal.
Sauced
Tour Date: May 23
Destinations: Bourbon Barrel Foods, Portage House, Varanese
Sometimes the sauce makes the dish! Top Louisville chefs give their saucy takes on the theme for this progressive food tour. Kentucky-made soy sauce and more are on the list, so dig in!
Southern Fried
Southern FriedTour Date: July 18
Destinations: Harvest, Volare, 80/20 at Kaelin’s
Crunchy, golden brown and savory Southern Fried dishes make up the menu for this local restaurant tour. You might try fried chicken or even a fried dessert paired with a cocktail with a fried garnish during your meal!
As Seen On Top Chef
As Seen On Top ChefTour Dates: June 13, Sept. 12, Oct. 17
Destinations: Butchertown Grocery, Old Stone Inn, Milkwood
When “Top Chef” came to Kentucky last year, they highlighted some of Louisville’s best chefs. We’ve created a food tour inspired by the show visiting some of those chefs’ restaurants and seeing some of the places as seen on Top Chef: Kentucky!
Customize Your Foodie Adventure
Build your own Louisville food tours with the help of our experience coordinators! The possibilities are endless. Design your day to try fried chicken, biscuits, bourbon balls, or any other classic Kentucky treat!
Request a Custom Food Tour
About the Author – Rachel Nix
Rachel Nix has been Director of Marketing at Mint Julep since 2017. Her extensive bourbon education includes becoming an Executive Bourbon Steward through the Stave & Thief Society and graduating from Woodford Reserve’s Bourbon Academy. She is a Certified Tourism Ambassador and enthusiastic advocate for her adopted hometown of Louisville. When she’s not promoting Mint Julep’s portfolio of southern experiences, she can be found walking her dog or enjoying a drink on a Germantown patio.
