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Queer Louisville: Kentucky LGBTQ+ Walking Tour with Cocktail

5.0(10)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Louisville Food Tours
Queer Louisville: Kentucky LGBTQ+ Walking Tour with Cocktail

About this activity

Come out with us and explore the Queer stories of Louisville’s past! Get to know the gays of Glitterball City on this 1.5-hour walking tour.

Uncover the stories that shaped the city’s LGBTQ+ community as you stroll along Bardstown Road and historic Cherokee Triangle in the heart of the Highlands, Louisville’s gay-borhood. Along the way, we’ll stop at a beloved local bookstore and cultural cornerstone of the neighborhood that champions diverse voices and Queer literature, before finishing the experience where so many Queer stories unfold: inside one of Louisville’s best gay bars.

From a trailblazing Black Prohibition-era drag performer to the poets, authors, rebels, and activists who carved out space in the Bluegrass State, you’ll discover how Louisville became a beacon of resilience, creativity, and celebration – and how Kentucky’s Queer story defies stereotypes.

What's included

  • ✓In-person English Guide
  • ✓Alcoholic Beverages

Not included

  • ✕Gratuities
  • ✕Transportation

Meeting and pickup

  • Meet on front of the mural painted on the side of Big Bar, at 1652 Lucia Ave

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Louisville Food Tours is proud to be locally owned and operated.
  • Participants must be 21+

Cancellation policy

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

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