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Kentucky Bourbon Trail Tours: The 15 Best Days Out

47 tours  ·  from $17 a head

The famous rickhouses sit an hour apart on back roads, which makes the driver the whole question. These 15 tours compare how many distilleries you actually get into, what the tasting includes and whether lunch is in the price.

Bourbon Tour (03) : Buffalo Trace, Woodford, Four Roses, Wild Turkey, Other - Four Roses and Woodford Reserve: two very different openings
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Bourbon Tour (03) : Buffalo Trace, Woodford, Four Roses, Wild Turkey, Other

1.Bourbon Tour (03) : Buffalo Trace, Woodford, Four Roses, Wild Turkey, Other

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 592 reviews · 6 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $189Our pick

Build a three-distillery bourbon day from more than 15 Kentucky options, including Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve, Four Roses, Maker’s Mark, and Wild Turkey. Hotel pickup is available in downtown Louisville. Guides such as Vladimir and Christian have earned praise, but schedules and distillery choices depend on availability.

“This was an amazing tour! We got to see 3 different distilleries in 3 pretty different parts of Kentucky. Our guide Cristian was awesome. You could tell he was an expert because he knew all the best photo spots. Overall going with this tour was one of the best decisions.”

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Bourbon History Tour - A private cruise with local stories
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Bourbon History Tour

2.Bourbon History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · from $45Top rated

Join Kentucky River Tours at 4 p.m. for a 90-minute private boat ride from Frankfort. Captain Nathan, and sometimes Captain Allison, share stories of bourbon, Prohibition, the river, and Daniel Boone. Bottled water, soda, and Ale-8-One are provided, but alcohol is not served.

“Friendly, and very knowledgeable we learned something new . now want to do the other tours that are longer and cost more”

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Beyond the Barrel: NuLu Walking Bourbon & Food Pairing Experience - A modern Louisville cocktail at a Michelin-starred chef’s restaurant
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Beyond the Barrel: NuLu Walking Bourbon & Food Pairing Experience

3.Beyond the Barrel: NuLu Walking Bourbon & Food Pairing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $199

Spend about three hours walking one mile through Louisville’s NuLu district with guides such as Cathy or Allison. Taste bourbon, craft cocktails, cheese, dinner-size food pairings, and dessert, ending at a rooftop bar. This is a food-and-history tour, not a distillery visit.

“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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Bourbon Distillery & Horse Farm Tours - The horse farm addition changes the feel of the day
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Bourbon Distillery & Horse Farm Tours

4.Bourbon Distillery & Horse Farm Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · from $179

Travel from Louisville with a private guide such as Rob, Lee, or A.J. Holley, choosing three distilleries in Louisville, Lexington, or Bardstown. Two stops include tours and tastings, while the third offers a formal tasting. Add lunch and a horse farm visit for a full day in Kentucky.

“OMG, what a fun and educational tour. They accommodated my request to visit a horse farm for my granddaughter; she was thrilled. Bob was so knowledgeable about the area and the bourbon trail. We had a wonderful experience and would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Louisville.”

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Bourbon Boat Tour in Frankfort with Tasting - Boarding at Riverboat Landing in Frankfort
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Bourbon Boat Tour in Frankfort with Tasting

5.Bourbon Boat Tour in Frankfort with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · from $49

Spend 2 to 3 hours on the Kentucky River with Kentucky River Tours, learning how the waterway shaped bourbon production. Your captain, including guides such as Darrell, points out Buffalo Trace, Lock and Dam #4, Daniel Boone’s grave, the State Capitol, and former distillery sites while serving bourbon, snacks, soda, and water.

“Very informative, beautiful river! Had a very good time and made new friends! Tasted several bourbon’s that I had not had before.”

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Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ Food Tour - Corsair Distillery and the working side of whiskey
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Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ Food Tour

6.Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $175

Spend about four hours tasting Nashville barbecue, whiskey, and craft beer with a guide such as Ray, Bob, John, or Caleb. Visit Central BBQ, Corsair Distillery, and New Heights Brewing Company in a small group of up to 14, with transportation, water, and tastings included.

“Great tour, but it was more distillery tours than BBQ. The one BBQ we had wasn’t a BBQ joint at all, but a brewery that served a BBQ sandwich. It was a great tour, but I specifically signed up for BBQ, not knowing this.”

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Private Kentucky Bourbon Trail Tour - Stop one: Woodford Reserve and classic bourbon country
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Private Kentucky Bourbon Trail Tour

7.Private Kentucky Bourbon Trail Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $1,017

Build a private Kentucky Bourbon Trail day with Mint Julep Experiences. Your group visits three distilleries with reservations, lunch, bottled water, and private transport. Guides such as Cindy, Jerry, Stan, and Jim help shape the route around your interests, from Woodford Reserve to Buffalo Trace.

“Chasta and team made our tour so easy and enjoyable. They provided an experience we couldn’t have done on our own. Our driver Neil really personalized our trip through his knowledge of the area and providing facts around the history of Bourbon and the distilleries.”

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Private Tour and Seance at the House on Bourbon - Inside the House on Bourbon Street
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Private Tour and Seance at the House on Bourbon

8.Private Tour and Seance at the House on Bourbon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $175

Join Psychic Medium Marie near 826 Bourbon Street for a 1 to 3 hour French Quarter experience with house history, ghost stories, tarot-based spiritual readings, wine, water, and an optional mojo bag activity. The tone is theatrical, personal, and best suited to adults with an open mind.

“The description was nothing of what we were given. No hour tour and there was no a seance. Also we booked for 8p and were not given our taro card reading until 11p as two other groups were book ahead of ours. There was no reach out to ask if we wanted to keep our time or move it to another day I would not recommend.”

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Bourbon & Derby: Makers Mark OR Buffalo trace + Churchill Down - Maker’s Mark: the most atmospheric distillery choice
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Bourbon & Derby: Makers Mark OR Buffalo trace + Churchill Down

9.Bourbon & Derby: Makers Mark OR Buffalo trace + Churchill Down

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 51 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $180

You’ll visit Churchill Downs and one or two Kentucky distilleries such as Maker’s Mark, Buffalo Trace, or Woodford Reserve. Expect a small group of up to 10, hotel pickup in downtown Louisville, bottled water, bourbon tastings, and a schedule that may change with distillery availability.

“The communication was definitely an issue in the beginning. The start time changed overnight, and we were almost late to the pickup point. My brother and I were the only two in the van, and our driver Francesco was very kind and accommodating. We loved being able to skip the long line at Buffalo Trace, and our driver was at the gift shop waiting to walk us back to the van at the end of the tour (he even carried our box). He drove us to Churchill Downs, and got us set up for our tour, and then waited in the parking lot for us to text when we were…”

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Saint Augustine: Bourbon History and Tasting Experience - Following bourbon from production to bottle
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Saint Augustine: Bourbon History and Tasting Experience

10.Saint Augustine: Bourbon History and Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 1 hour · from $37

Spend one hour at Saint Augustine Distillery learning how Florida bourbon is made, from grain and fermentation to aging. A Certified Bourbon Steward leads the tasting, explains how Florida’s climate shapes the spirit, and serves premium samples. You must be 21 or older, and each person needs a seat.

“Great experience learning about bourbon!! We even got to bottle our own “New Beginning” bourbon. Melody was so smart and good at explaining everything. THANK YOU!! Aka bottle 29 room 29 what’s the next sign!! Do it!!”

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Louisville: Private Guided Food, Bourbon & History Walking Tour - Bardstown Road, Cherokee Triangle, and the local feel
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Louisville: Private Guided Food, Bourbon & History Walking Tour

11.Louisville: Private Guided Food, Bourbon & History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $300

Spend about three hours with a private English-speaking guide, possibly including Laci, as you sample beer cheese, fried chicken, bourbon balls, Modjeska, and other Kentucky favorites. The experience links Louisville food, bourbon, Prohibition tales, Cave Hill Cemetery, Whiskey Row, NuLu, and Butchertown.

“Really great food tour. Enjoyed every stop, the signature cocktails, and the great storytelling by Laci. I would recommend!”

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B&C Bourbon Experience Tour - Choosing your three bourbon stops
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B&C Bourbon Experience Tour

12.B&C Bourbon Experience Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $219

Spend six to eight hours touring three Kentucky bourbon distilleries with B&C Bourbon Experience. Choose from Buffalo Trace, Four Roses, Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark, Evan Williams, Jeptha Creed, or Stitzel-Weller. Pickup, tastings, snacks, and air-conditioned transport are included, with groups capped at 11.

“Do not skip Buffalo Trace. Best distillery tour we have been on. Our tour driver was very knowledgeable and gave us other useful bits on interesting things about the area.”

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Buffalo Trace Distillery: Whiskey Tasting Experience - The opening story explains what bourbon is
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Buffalo Trace Distillery: Whiskey Tasting Experience

13.Buffalo Trace Distillery: Whiskey Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · 45 min · from $26

At Buffalo Trace Distillery London in Covent Garden, an English-speaking guide leads up to 20 adults through bourbon’s story, production, and flavor. You’ll taste Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Sazerac Rye, Bourbon Cream, and Buffalo and Ginger. Martin, Eliza, Anabel, Rhidian, and Nas have all hosted sessions.

“I recently attended a bourbon tasting with my partner, and it was an excellent experience. Although I personally don’t have much connection with whiskies, I truly appreciated the detailed explanation about the origin, production process, and unique characteristics of bourbon. We had the chance to taste Buffalo bourbon, and I was pleasantly surprised by its flavor smooth, subtle, and very easy to drink, with wonderfully balanced notes on the palate. The prices at the shop are quite reasonable, and the quality-to-price ratio is absolutely fair. Many thanks to Martin, our guide on this journey, for making the experience both informative and enjoyable. M&M”

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Private Tour of Kentucky's Small Batch Bourbon Distilleries - Kentucky Artisan shows bourbon in action
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Private Tour of Kentucky’s Small Batch Bourbon Distilleries

14.Private Tour of Kentucky’s Small Batch Bourbon Distilleries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Spend about 10 hours visiting Stitzel-Weller, Kentucky Artisan, and Three Boys Farm distilleries with private transport from Louisville, Cincinnati, Bardstown, or nearby areas. Taste bourbon straight from the barrel, meet Three Boys owner-distiller Ross, and enjoy a flexible day without needing a designated driver.

“Really enjoyed our trip on the bourbon trail. Great choice of stops! Our driver was so friendly and accomodating. We were celebrating a 60th wedding anniversary in the family and what a great way to spend it. Thanks!”

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Bourbon Bites. The Kentucky Bourbon Tours Experience - Whiskey Thief starts the day with bourbon from the barrel
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Bourbon Bites. The Kentucky Bourbon Tours Experience

15.Bourbon Bites. The Kentucky Bourbon Tours Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $209

Bourbon Bites takes you from Louisville into Kentucky’s bourbon country for 8 to 10 hours in luxury transport. You may visit Buffalo Trace, Jeptha Creed, Wild Turkey, Woodford Reserve, Four Roses, Bardstown, or smaller distilleries. Guide Jorg is praised for flexibility, but stops are shared and confirmed close to departure.

“Amazing! This was our first tour of the trip, and Bourbon Bites truly set the bar. Our guide, Jorg, was professional, knowledgeable, and took us to some incredible distilleries in Bardstown. We even had the chance to enjoy lunch at The Bar at Willett — an AMAZING EXPERIENCE from start to finish!”

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New in Kentucky Bourbon Trail Tours

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★ 5.0Bourbon Bites Tour. Hunter the Bourbon Edition.the Rare BottlesFrom $3594 reviews
★ 5.0Private Kentucky Bourbon Trail for the Expert by the Expert4 reviews
★ 5.0Private Louisville Bourbon Trail Transportation – Old Fo & MoreFrom $3994 reviews
★ 5.0Private Bourbon Trail Transportation Package | Lexington RegionFrom $3992 reviews
★ 5.0Private Pick-3 Bourbon Trail Tour | Lexington RegionFrom $4797 reviews
★ 5.0Private Kentucky Bourbon Trail – The Outlaws and Inlaws Tour8 reviews
★ 5.0James B. Beam, Heaven Hill and Lux Row Bourbon TourFrom $27513 reviews
★ 5.0Private Frankfort Bourbon Tour: (Groups of 2-11) Woodford & MoreFrom $4797 reviews
★ 5.0Private Frankfort Bourbon Trail Transportation – Woodford & MoreFrom $3992 reviews
★ 4.0Ky Bourbon Tours: Include Buffalo Trace and other 2 distilleriesFrom $15910 reviews
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