Bourbon Tour: Discover Kentucky's Hidden Flavors

Explore bourbon’s rich flavors and history on a NuLu walking tour. Enjoy 8-10 paired bites, tastings, and cocktails. Perfect for novices and aficionados.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Last Refuge - Start the tour at the Church of Bourbon, home to one of the world’s largest bourbon collections.
  • Taste Fine Wines & Bourbons - Kick off the tour at a local bottle shop with a guided bourbon tasting and cheese platter. There’s also a chance to purchase rare and premium bottles.
  • Byrdie’s - Experience a modern twist on…
What's Included
  • Dinner
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation
  • Distillery visit
Additional Information

Discover the hidden gems of Kentucky bourbon! Explore beyond the barrel to delve into bourbon’s rich history and uncover the tales not shared on a Kentucky Bourbon Trail distillery tour.
Experience award-winning dining, picturesque rooftop bars, and cozy tasting rooms in NuLu. Follow the journey of bourbon whiskey from its beginnings in the Appalachian…

Location
The Last Refuge
East Market Street
Meet us outside in front of the giant Bob Dylan mural at The Last Refuge. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before your tour begins. There are not many lots or garages in this area, but street parking is typically easy to find (paid meters are free after 6PM).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Wander109697
Oct 3, 2025
Everything about this tour is fantastic! - Cathy was welcoming, fun, and engaging from start to finish. Starting at the Bob Dylan mural was the perfect introduction, and she shared great insights about this amazing city along the way. The food and drinks were perfectly portioned and absolutely delicious. This tour is a must do and it will not disappoint!
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494gerrie
Oct 2, 2025
Memorable! - What a wonderful way to experience great bourbon and great food! A truly memorable experience. Would highly recommend!
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O3365yoerinm
Sep 23, 2025
Unique, fun, VIP experience to check out NuLu - Cathy was phenomenal, flexible, and a lot of fun. Food and drink were all unique and exceptional in quality. My favorite part is going straight in to a restaurant to find staff is expecting us, excited to interact with us, and has already prepared a place. Walking tours are the best - it was a wonderful introduction to NuLu. I'll definitely look for a chance to come back and try another tour.
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Sherpa09705538132
Sep 19, 2025
Such a fun time - We really enjoyed the food and drink tour! Allison was an excellent guide. She has great energy and lots of fun information. She was great to spend the your time with. Highly recommend!
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Dan_s
Sep 18, 2025
Great night - Allison was a fantastic guide—fun, knowledgeable, and great at keeping the group energized. Excellent food, smooth pacing, and awesome local spots. Highly recommend!
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M7003cddans
Sep 18, 2025
Great evening with Allison - Allison was a fantastic guide—fun, knowledgeable, and great at keeping the group energized. Excellent food, smooth pacing, and awesome local spots. Highly recommend!
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D1110ukmichelleb
Sep 15, 2025
Wonderful Experience - Allison is very energetic and enthusiastic to share her love of bourbon and food pairings. She is extremely knowledgeable about the nuances of bourbon in addition to the history behind it. She is well versed and interesting. The stops we made on our tour were beautiful, the pairings were delicious and the tour was exceptional. I would highly recommend this tour for an incredible experience.
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Freedom07381472610
Sep 13, 2025
History, excellent food and cocktails. - Cathy made history come alive during our walking tour. The restaurants offered a variety of foods and styles, all great. We chose to upgrade to the rarer bourbons which included four bourbons in addition to the 5 drinks that came with the basic tour. The upgraded bourbon portions varied by establishment some generous (The Last Refuge) some scant. For me , the additional bourbon was too much. The food was delicious, I especially liked the shrimp and grits @ The Last Refuge, whose restaurant is in a former church gymnasium. Our group size was 9 persons which was pleasant. A great way to sample NuLu!
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Lisakind65
Sep 11, 2025
Abundant food and drinks - This was a great food tour. We visited some higher end restaurants in NuLu that we might have never have even known about-even a Michelin starred chef owned restaurant! The food and drinks were abundant and our guide, Anna was personable and knowledgeable about Bourbon, the restaurants and Louisville.
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C4114hjanitag
Sep 6, 2025
Interesting tour with great food and drinks! - Interesting tour of downtown, key eateries. Venues were interesting with varied cocktail pairings. Alison was obviously well known and regarded by each venue visited. She had great knowledge about bourbon in general but we weren’t keyed in on what bourbon we were drinking which was surprising. I don’t have a big appetite but husband was hungry after the tour. Alison was personable although a bit quirky. We would have appreciated more information about bourbon and a bit less about her personal life that didn’t relate to the food and bourbon.
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From $179
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).