Louisville
Food Tours
Savor the best of Louisville and Kentucky’s Top Chefs
Let Mint Julep take you on a tasty adventure as we guide you through some of the area’s best restaurants and iconic dishes. Jump on a progressive food tour and cocktail tastings to explore eclectic neighborhoods, hidden gems and top chef’s creations. A Mint Julep tour leader will guide the fun, escorting guests on their dining journey and sharing local insight while they travel.
Secrets of Bluegrass Chefs
Kitchen Theatre at Paristown
Secure your tickets to be part of a live TV audience as you watch a taping of “Secrets of Bluegrass Chefs.” You will see two episode tapings as Kentucky’s top chefs cook with Tim Laird, America's Chief Entertaining Officer and Kevin Harned, WAVE 3 TV Chief Meteorologist. Tapings will take place in Louisville in the Secrets of Bluegrass Chefs Kitchen Theater at Paristown.
Your ticket also includes a champagne cocktail. At the conclusion of the show you will be able to sample the food that the chefs have prepared. Tickets are $85pp.
Boozy Brunch& Bourbon Adventure
This Sunday brunch and bourbon tour includes a classic brunch at one of Louisville's local favorites, The Cafe, which includes your choice of one mimosa, bloody mary, bellini, or mocktail.
Then we journey to Bourbon Country for a tour & tasting at KY Artisan and Bulleit Distilleries.
Departs from the Omni Hotel Downtown Louisville.
Progressive Dinner Series
Le Moo, River House and 80/20 Kaelin's
Hop around Louisville's best restaurants on a progressive dinner! Your 1st stop is an appetizer paired cocktail at Le Moo, 2nd stop is an entree paired cocktail at River House & 3rd stop is a dessert paired cocktail at 80/20 Kaelin's.
Includes: Transportation, 3 Course Dinner, 3 Paired Cocktails, Restaurant Gratuity
Select Thursdays 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Jan 26, Mar 16, May 18, Jul 20, Sep 21
$159 per person
Progressive Dinner Series
Varanese, Copper & Kings and Vincenzo's
Hop around Louisville's best restaurants on a progressive dinner! Your 1st stop is an appetizer paired with a cocktail at Varanese, 2nd stop is an entree paired with a cocktail at Copper & Kings, and a 3rd stop is a dessert paired with a cocktail at Vincenzo's.
Includes: Transportation, 3 Course Dinner, 3 Paired Cocktails, Restaurant Gratuity
Select Thursdays 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Feb 16, Apr 20, Jun 29, Aug 31, Oct 12
$159 per person
Departure Information
All public food tours depart from the Falls City Market in the Omni Louisville Hotel in downtown Louisville at 210 W Liberty St.
*Secrets of Bluegrass Chefs takes places at the Kitchen Theater at Paristown Cafe located at 731 Brent St. Louisville, KY. Guests are responsible for their own transportation to Secrets of Bluegrass Chefs.
Please double-check your confirmation sheet for the exact timing. For help with your booking, call 502-583-1433.
FAQs
Can you accomodate food allergies and dietary restrictions?
Please let us know if there are any food allergies or dietary restrictions in your group in advance. The menu cannot be altered on the day of the tour. Call 502-583-1433 or email info@mintjuleptours.com.
Where do tours depart from?
All public food tours depart from the Falls City Market in the Omni Louisville Hotel in downtown Louisville at 210 W Liberty St. *Secrets of Bluegrass Chefs takes places at the Kitchen Theater at Paristown Cafe located at 731 Brent St. Louisville, KY. Guests are responsible for their own transportation to Secrets of Bluegrass Chefs.
What is included in food tours?
Each food tour inclusions are slightly differently, but most will include transportation, tax and gratuity, food samples and cocktail pairings. Additional food and drinks can be purchased outside of what’s included in the itinerary.