• Whiskey Row - Start the tour with a cocktail at a speakeasy hidden beneath Whiskey Row, taking a step back into the Prohibition era.
• Old Forester Distilling - Visit Old Forester Distillery on Whiskey Row, uncovering tales of the ghosts that haunt this historic area, and enjoy a stop at a nearby pub for snacks and a bourbon cocktail.
• Seelbach Hotel - Discover the story of the famous bootlegger who inspired The Great Gatsby and explore Louisville’s connection to F. Scott Fitzgerald, along with the adventures of mobster Al Capone during his time in Louisville. Additionally, learn about a grisly murder whose victim’s spirit still lingers in this glamorous hotel near the lively 4th Street Live.
• Omni Louisville Hotel - Travel back to a Prohibition-era speakeasy and 1920s-style bowling alley to enjoy a Jazz Age cocktail and some delightful treats.
• The Galt House Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham - Conclude the food and cocktail tour by admiring Louisville’s skyline from above the city while enjoying a final drink and a delectable dessert.

• Fun & knowledgeable guides
• Spine-tingling ghost stories
• Fascinating untold tales from Louisville’s Prohibition past
• Small group for a more personalized experience
• Delicious Prohibition-era cocktails (mocktails available on request)
• Small bites served at multiple stops

• Gratuity
• Transportation
• Actual ghosts

Travel back in time to the days of clandestine speakeasies and explore Louisville’s intriguing Prohibition history on this walking food and cocktail tour.

During this lively journey, participants will enjoy expertly crafted Prohibition-era cocktails accompanied by delicious small bites. As the tour progresses, the true and scandalous history of Prohibition will be revealed, featuring notorious bootleggers, whiskey distillers, mobsters, the Louisville roots of the Great Gatsby, and even an axe-wielding temperance advocate—all intertwined with eerie ghost stories that have left an indelible mark on the city’s storied past.

Knowledgeable guides will whisk participants away to the era of hidden bars and underground festivities, where Prohibition failed to dampen Louisville’s spirit. This engaging experience blends culinary treats and cocktails with spine-chilling ghost tales and a cast of vibrant characters from Louisville’s bootlegging history. Participants will depart with a taste of history—and perhaps a chill down their spine.

• This tour is 21+ and infants are NOT allowed per Kentucky law.
• Mocktail options available for non-drinkers, please message us to let us know.
• Please note that the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations’ availability, weather, and other circumstances.
• Suitable for all fitness levels, but please note that this tour covers roughly 1.5 miles of walking.
• Tours run in rain, shine, or snow unless weather becomes severe or constitutes a dangerous situation.
• This tour can accommodate vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free options. Please notify us in advance at least 24h before the tour start time if you have any dietary restrictions.
• Louisville Food Tours is proudly locally owned and operated.

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