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What to do and see in Louisville, Kentucky (KY): The Best Tours
Each year, horse enthusiasts hoof it to Louisville and Churchill Downs, the legendary home of the Kentucky Derby. In addition to equestrian endeavors and bluegrass roots, Louisville boasts a range of exciting attractions the whole family can enjoy. Stroll through Central Park, in the historic district, to people-watch and get a real feel for the city. Visit other nearby parks for hiking, biking and fossil finding. Baseball fans will love the Louisville Slugger Museum, a celebration of the sport's legends. The museum is easy to spot, just look for the humongous bat that leans against the building.
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1. Doctor K's Lethal Injection - Escape Room Mission
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Clocks, locks and secret passages Fully themed escape room experience Your team has 60 minutes to find the hidden asset and escape You'll need your wits, teamwork & a lot of critical thinking Get your team's score on the leaderboard
Inclusions: Fully themed mission escape experience
Exclusions: Food and drink
Reviewed By mellaniehunter
My family and I really enjoyed this group activity! It was really challenging and entertaining, not to mention a surprise moment that had us doubled over laughing.???? If we’d had our missing team member there, we would’ve made it in time because we were sooooo close. We’ll definitely go back again soon!
2. Bourbon Barrel Tours from Louisville - Frazier Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Come along with Miller Transportation as we explore America’s native spirit, Bourbon. This 4-hour all inclusive experience includes luxury transportation from downtown Louisville to one distillery along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, a distillery tour, tasting, light refreshments and admission to the Frazier Museum, the official start of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail where you can explore the new "Spirit of Kentucky" exhibit.
Inclusions: Your tour purchase includes everything to make your experience a once in a lifetime opportunity., Snacks, Bottled water
Exclusions: Gratuities
3. Blue Jeans Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This is a unique retail experience to have a custom pair of jeans designed just for you! We hand pick our denim and have many styles and embellishments to choose from. The only limitation is your imagination!
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes
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4. Makers Mark or Bardstown or Willett or Barton1792 or HeavenHill or other
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Experience tour to two traditional bourbon distilleries. Enjoy the tour and don't worry about anything. Your guide leads you to two iconic distilleries and You select two distilleries, depending on availability, where you can learn about the bourbon production process and taste some special Bourbon (+21 years). Please contact the operator If you want to include a three Distillery starting at $ 29.99 (Bulleit, Willett, Heaven Hill, 1792 Barton or other) please send a message with the name of the distillery you want to visit and your email. Note: - Minimum of two people required per tour. - You can customize your tour considering the initial scope - We depend on the availability of distillers
Inclusions: Bottled water , Air-conditioned , vehicle, Admissión Tickets (02 distilleries), We pick up all travelers in their respective hotels ( Downtown Louisville )
Exclusions: Snacks, Lunch, Three Distillery starting at $ 29.99
Reviewed By lisah1058
Well after getting an email from trip advisor that our tour was canceled the day before we were coming to Louisville, I thought our trip was going to be a bust. I talked to Nick from this private tour company, and he found some availability for us on a bourbon tour and for another tasting. He spent close to an hour with me on the phone while he was checking on tour possibilities for us for the very next day! I cannot express my appreciation enough for all of his help! Oh and he did it free of charge!!!! You can believe the next time we plan on doing any tours in Louisville, we will be looking him up to help us. Hopefully farther in advance then the evening before!????Thanks again Nick for all your help!!
5. Bourbon Distillery & Horse Farm Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 51 reviews
Travel the Trail Tours strives to have efficiently planned tours, with reserved tour times, using comfortable vehicles. Our driver/guides are all friendly and knowledgeable and will add to your enjoyment of your time in Bourbon Country.
Inclusions: All guided transportation, distillery tour/tasting fees, and lunch are included in our fees.
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Reviewed By jasonmendelsohn
Lee Buckner is by far the best! Awesome Attitude. Always on Time. Know Distilleries, Cares about our experience. We were referred to him two years ago, and had a blast then. Just returned from our second tour with him. Once again awesome. If you want a guide who is happy, smart, on time and cares about your experience. Lee Buckner and TravelTheTrail is a MUST. Personalized Tours - I planned this with Lee, and Loved It.
6. Old Louisville Walking Tour as Recommended by The New York Times!
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
March through November, daily; limited dates in the off-season! Our tours include more than St. James Court. We see twice as much as other neighborhood walking tours, visiting Ormsby Avenue, Park Avenue cottages, Floral Terrace, the Witches' Tree, and Millionaires Row. Bourbon barons, racetrack royalty, and titans of tobacco settled here in the 1800s. Today, impressive Victorian mansions and quirky residents have earned national attention for Old Louisville. Author David Dominé often guides groups himself. The New York Times recommends his tours as a MUST during a visitor's "36 Hours in Louisville." Learn more in A DARK ROOM IN GLITTER BALL CITY, David's next book—out in October 2021! Narrated walks depart from the transitional edge of the neighborhood. If you love old houses, this is the tour for you! If you do not like an up-and-coming neighborhood with a diverse racial make up, please stay home. If you can't go 90 minutes without a bathroom, this is not for you!
Inclusions: Certified Guide
Exclusions: Private transportation
Reviewed By nlaplace
Fantastic experience. David was knowledgeable kept the tour interesting. The houses were beautiful and the stories were fascinating.
7. Germantown Public Beer Walk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 51 reviews
Enjoy Louisville's Ultimate Craft Brewery Tour and Tasting Experience. You will find no better way to explore multiple craft breweries in Kentucky. -3 Craft Beer Establishments -8 oz beer tasting at each stop -Tour Guide -Beer 101 and history knowledge
Inclusions: Tour Guide, 8oz Beer at each stop, Tour of breweries
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Reviewed By KFigg01
Keith was amazing! Celebrates our 10 year anniversary and he did not disappoint. Would definitely come back.
8. Old Louisville Walking Tour as Recommended by The New York Times!
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 129 reviews
March through November, daily; limited dates in the off-season! Our tours include more than St. James Court. We see twice as much as other neighborhood walking tours, visiting Ormsby Avenue, Park Avenue cottages, Floral Terrace, the Witches' Tree, and Millionaires Row. Bourbon barons, racetrack royalty, and titans of tobacco settled here in the 1800s. Today, impressive Victorian mansions and quirky residents have earned national attention for Old Louisville. Author David Dominé often guides groups himself. The New York Times recommends his tours as a MUST during a visitor's "36 Hours in Louisville." Learn more in A DARK ROOM IN GLITTER BALL CITY, David's next book—out in October 2021! Narrated walks depart from the transitional edge of the neighborhood. If you love old houses, this is the tour for you! If you do not like an up-and-coming neighborhood with a diverse racial make up, please stay home. If you can't go 90 minutes without a bathroom, this is not for you!
Inclusions: Certified Guide
Exclusions:
Reviewed By ginoNavarro
Money well spent, David puts alot of effort and passion into this. Must try! Even locals should give it a shot!
9. Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 107 reviews
March through November, daily; limited dates in the off-season! Impressive Victorian mansions and quirky residents have earned national attention for Old Louisville, where bourbon barons, racetrack royalty, and titans of tobacco settled in the 1800s. This narrated walk comes from books by David Dominé, who often guides groups himself. Tales involve personal experiences and neighborhood gossip. The New York Times recommends this as the first thing to do during a visitor's "36 Hours in Louisville." You'll also learn about A DARK ROOM IN GLITTER BALL CITY, David's next book—out in October 2021! Specializing in "America's Most Haunted Neighborhood," we depart from the corner of Fourth and Ormsby, at the transitional edge of the neighborhood. If you love old architecture and spooky history, this is the tour for you! If you do not like an up-and-coming neighborhood with a diverse racial make up, this tour is not for you! If you can't go 90 minutes without a bathroom, this is not for you!
Inclusions: Guided Tour
Exclusions: Private transportation
Reviewed By amosell
It was a very good tour. I learned a lot about the city and it’s history. Don’t hesitate...you will walk away knowing you had a great time.
10. Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 25 reviews
March through November, daily; limited dates in the off-season! Impressive Victorian mansions and quirky residents have earned national attention for Old Louisville, where bourbon barons, racetrack royalty, and titans of tobacco settled in the 1800s. This narrated walk comes from books by David Dominé, who often guides groups himself. Tales involve personal experiences and neighborhood gossip. The New York Times recommends this as the first thing to do during a visitor's "36 Hours in Louisville." You'll also learn about A DARK ROOM IN GLITTER BALL CITY, David's next book—out in October 2021! Specializing in "America's Most Haunted Neighborhood," we depart from the corner of Fourth and Ormsby, at the transitional edge of the neighborhood. If you love old architecture and spooky history, this is the tour for you! If you do not like an up-and-coming neighborhood with a diverse racial make up, this tour is not for you! If you can't go 90 minutes without a bathroom, this is not for you!
Inclusions: Walking tour, Certified guide
Exclusions: Private transportation
Reviewed By Gordon993
Excellent tour of an area I would have missed. David is very knowledgeable and proud of his City. He has many stories about the area in addition to architectural knowledge.
