Walking tours are among the most popular tourist activities in the Derby City, and it’s easy to see why. You get to see Louisville’s major landmarks, learn about the city’s history and culture from a knowledgeable tour guide, enjoy the outdoors when the weather is nice, get some much-needed exercise, and maybe even set a new record for the number of steps in a day. But it gets even better. Nowadays, these tours are becoming more and more creative.
Instead of a leisurely stroll through historic neighborhoods (so blasé), prepare yourself instead for an immersive experience that caters to a wide variety of interests, from ghost hunting to gourmet dining. The most popular Louisville walking tours today are:
- Ghost Walks: You can take a spooky nighttime ghost walk and find out why Louisville is sometimes called America’s Most Haunted Neighborhood. These tours are a hit, especially around Halloween, but they’re available year-round for anyone who likes a good scare. The Victorian Ghost Walk is a special ghost tour that’s only offered one weekend a year. Amateur actors mingle with the tourists and hide in strategic spots along your route to make the scare more realistic!
- Food Walks: Foodies rejoice! Food walking tours take you on a culinary journey through the city’s best eateries. In Louisville, these tours often include tasting local favorites like Hot Browns, bourbon balls, and Derby Pie, while learning about the city’s food culture and history.
- Cocktail Walks: If you’re more of a drink connoisseur, a cocktail walk might be your style. These tours take you through historic bars and speakeasies, where you can sample expertly crafted cocktails while soaking in the atmosphere of Louisville’s vibrant nightlife.
And one of Louisville’s latest walking tour niches provides a solution to our vacation photo problem. Imagine a walking tour of Louisville, where you visit its historic landmarks, and you learn about the city from your tour guide — who also happens to be a professional photographer! It’s called a Louisville Photoshoot Walking Tour. You stroll through the city, soaking in the sights, and every time you come across a stunning backdrop or historical mansion, you get to pause and strike a pose or two. No more awkward selfies or asking waiters to take your picture. Instead, a professional photographer is there with you and your compadres to capture the moment, making sure you’re actually in your vacation pictures and looking your best. Instead of taking home a T-Shirt and a refrigerator magnet, your Louisville souvenir will be a set of are Instagram-worthy, professional photos that you’ll cherish forever.
We don’t offer a Louisville Photoshoot Walking Tour package yet, but we do have two other special walking tour packages that you can add to your room when you make your reservation:
- Our Historic Louisville Tour Package includes a walking tour of Old Louisville courtesy of Louisville Historic Tours, two tickets to the Conrad Caldwell Historic House Museum, and dinner for two at the place of your choosing (up to $100).
- Our Louisville Ghost Tour Package comes with two tickets to Louisville Historic Tour’s America’s Most Haunted Neighborhood tour, a copy of David Dominie’s best seller, “Ghosts of Old Louisville“, and dinner for two at your choice of eatery (up to $100).
So, next time you’re in Louisville, don’t just see the sights—be part of them. Let the city’s beauty and history be the backdrop to your own personal adventure, and come home with photos that you’ll cherish for years to come. After all, you’re the star of this show—make sure you’ve got the pictures to prove it!
