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Louisville is a remarkable city, steeped in legend and lore. For an up-close-and-personal experience of the city’s more paranormal side, we’d recommend booking a Viator experience called the Old Louisville Ghost Tour . On this guided, interactive walking tour, participants will take a closer look at some of the city’s most impressive — and haunted — Victorian mansions, some of which date back to the early 1800s. The particular neighborhood that you’ll tour is rich in haunted lore, and you may just have to experience some of it for yourself. So whether you consider yourself a history buff or a ghost-hunting pro, you’ll agree that this is one of the most unique things to do in Louisville, Kentucky . Let’s get started, shall we?

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What are your thoughts on this guided walking tour of Louisville? Do you agree that it’s one of the most unique things to do in Louisville, Kentucky? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below — we’d love to hear from you! To learn more about the tour, including rates and availability, be sure to head on over to Viator and book your Old Louisville Ghost Tour .

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3 of the Best Bourbon Trail Tours from Louisville

Sample some of the world’s finest bourbon whiskey on three of the best bourbon trail tours in Louisville.

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Louisville is perhaps most famous for its sporting and fried-chicken related endeavors. Bardstown however, just outside of Louisville, is home to the yearly Kentucky Bourbon Festival because around a quarter to a third of all bourbon whiskey is made in Louisville and its surroundings. Which is why Louisville’s Bourbon Trail tours are extremely popular with visitors to the ‘Ville’. Most of the bourbon distillery tours in Louisville depart from the city center and offer the opportunity to learn about the whiskey making process. And of course, it’d be no fun if there weren’t plenty of opportunities to sample the end product along the way.

Buffalo Trace, Woodford, Four Roses and Wild Turkey Bourbon Trail Tour

Many a household name brand of bourbon happens to hail from the wider Louisville area of Kentucky. With over 15 different distilleries opening their doors to curious visitors along the Bourbon Trail, it’s tempting to try as many as possible. This half-day tour will get you to three distilleries, where you’ll learn more about the creation of whiskies such as Maker’s Mark, Wild Turkey and Woodford, among others. There’s also an option to add a fourth distillery to your itinerary, for an extra fee. Tours from downtown Louisville run daily. From $250 per person.

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Bourbon Distillery Tours and Tastings on the Bardstown Bourbon Trail

The small city of Bardstown, roughly 45 minutes south of central Louisville, has a long history of whiskey production dating back to the late 18 th century. It makes for the perfect Louisville bourbon tour, thanks to its various distilleries, bourbon museum and long-standing taverns. This excursion, which generally only runs on Thursdays, tours one distillery then provides tastings and two others, while leaving all the driving to your guide so that you can sample as much whiskey as you’d like. From $385 per person.

Bourbon Distillery & Horse Farm Tours

In addition to the bourbon trail, the Kentuckian countryside around Louisville is well known for its farms where pedigree racehorses are bred and trained. Travel the Trail Tours runs this extremely popular full-day excursion from Louisville that neatly combines tours and tastings at three distilleries, such as Woodford Reserve and Jim Beam, with lunch and a horse farm tour. It’s the ultimate Kentucky tour and is available daily throughout the year, apart from a brief break in January. From $413 per person.

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My wife and I took this fun tour of Louisville, Ky. and our tour guide, Joey, was off the hook. EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT!!  This is a GOT TO DO experience. Well worth the time and money.

Our guide Joey, did not disappoint. Very knowledgeable and with a sense of humor.  Great value!

I've been on a number of the city bus type tours and this tour is up there with the very best of them.

The trolley tour was great!! Joey was funny and so knowledgeable about Louisville and its history. I would highly recommend it to anyone. I had a terrific time.

What a great way to spend 75 minutes! Drew, our tour guide, was knowledgeable, gracious and very informative. Even as a native Louisvillian, I still learned many things that I did not know.

I wish every city we visit would offer orientation tours like this one.  Good job!

We only had 48 hrs to tour Louisville. THIS trolley is the best place to start!

Adam was an exceptional tour guide. He was extremely informative and knowledgeable about Louisville.

My wife and I have taken city tours all over the world and this was one of the best.

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Walking Food Tours of Louisville, Kentucky

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Our walking food tours of Louisville tell the story of Louisville and Kentucky one bite at a time through the lens of delicious local food and drinks. From beer cheese to bourbon balls, Louisville is home to some of the greatest treats in the culinary world. Our food tours explore the history, impact, and flavor of Bourbon City.

NuLu Food & History Tour

On 6 delicious stops through urban NuLu and historic Butchertown, you’ll taste Kentucky and Appalachian classics and learn the history of Louisville.

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Explore the taste, history, and impact of bourbon through expertly paired bites, pours and cocktails designed to unlock bourbon’s depth and versatility.

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Explore the hidden stories of Louisville’s haunted past on Whiskey Row. Trace the footsteps of bourbon magnates and mobsters, discover hidden speakeasies, and learn the shocking truth about Prohibition.

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Stroll through the historic Original Highlands and scenic Cherokee Triangle neighborhoods savoring the story of Louisville and Kentucky along some of the city’s oldest and most iconic streets.

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Celebrate your last fling before the ring with a private walking food tour through the heart of Bourbon City! Enjoy delicious food, sip local libations, and make unforgettable memories with your crew as we take you on a flavor-packed journey through Louisville.

To make sure your bride or groom feels  extra  special, we’ll include a gift and a special drink just for them. And of course, we’ll have some goodie bags for the rest of the party, too!

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