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The 15 Best Bourbon Tours in Louisville

29 tours  ·  from $65 a head

Whiskey Row downtown, and the famous rickhouses an hour south. The 15 below sort the walking tours from the full Trail days, priced with the distillery count spelled out.

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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Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghost Tour w/Cocktail - The Belle of Louisville and the Ohio River
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Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghost Tour w/Cocktail

2.Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghost Tour w/Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 192 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65Best value

Walk 1.5 miles through downtown Louisville with guides such as Hannah, Amanda, Regina, and Jeremy, hearing stories of murder, Prohibition, slavery, fires, and hauntings. The tour includes an audio headset, a cocktail at a haunted bar, and stops near Whiskey Row, the Seelbach Hotel, the Belle of Louisville, and Jefferson Square.

“Christina was very knowledgeable and kind! It was a nice blend of dark history and ghost stories! She was an expert at storytelling!”

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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 $199Top rated

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 & 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

5.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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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

6.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

7.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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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

8.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

9.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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Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, Pappy & Co. and Rabbit Hole Bourbon Tour - Rabbit Hole shows a newer side of bourbon
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Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, Pappy & Co. and Rabbit Hole Bourbon Tour

10.Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, Pappy & Co. and Rabbit Hole Bourbon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $275

Spend a full bourbon day with Mint Julep Experiences, visiting Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, Rabbit Hole, and Pappy & Co. A guide such as Dan handles the driving, tastings, timing, and local lunch, with admission fees and bottled water included.

“Such a fun day from start to finish! Everything went so smoothly and effortlessly thanks to our driver, Dan. He was amazing—so personable, knowledgeable, and entertaining. The 45-minute drives between distilleries flew by with his fun banter and interesting facts all about Kentucky. Truly the best!”

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Iconic 3 Distillery Bourbon Experience - Four Roses starts with a guided tasting
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Iconic 3 Distillery Bourbon Experience

11.Iconic 3 Distillery Bourbon Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $900

Spend 8 to 9 hours touring Four Roses, Woodford Reserve, and Buffalo Trace with private Kentucky pickup, guided tastings, lunch, and bottled water. The tour serves up to 12 people and features the hard-to-book Trace Tour. Guide Cali has earned praise for clear bourbon stories and an easy pace.

“Our guide was Cali. He did a fabulous job telling about the area and bourbon history. Enjoyed each of the distilleries we toured. Generous samples at all. Had a delicious lunch and never felt rushed. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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Woodford Reserve, Kismet Thoroughbred Farm & Whiskey Thief - Whiskey Thief and the barrel-to-glass tasting
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Woodford Reserve, Kismet Thoroughbred Farm & Whiskey Thief

12.Woodford Reserve, Kismet Thoroughbred Farm & Whiskey Thief

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $275

Spend a full day with Mint Julep Experiences visiting Woodford Reserve, Whiskey Thief Distilling Co., and Kismet Thoroughbred Farm. Expect bourbon tastings, barrel samples, a fixed-menu lunch, horse-country views, and a comfortable ride with guides such as Dan, Neil, Brian, or Cindy.

“It was amazing! Neil was a fantastic guide and I learned so much about the horse racing industry, and the bourbon industry. Loved it, and the beautiful state of Kentucky. Highly recommend it, and ask for Neil! Super comfortable bus and great driver!”

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James B. Beam, Heaven Hill and Lux Row Bourbon Tour - Heaven Hill puts tasting first
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James B. Beam, Heaven Hill and Lux Row Bourbon Tour

13.James B. Beam, Heaven Hill and Lux Row Bourbon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $275

Leave Louisville at 8:15 a.m. for James B. Beam, Heaven Hill, and Lux Row, with tastings, distillery admissions, lunch, water, and air-conditioned transport included. Guides such as Kenny, Neal, and Dan add bourbon know-how and local stories to a small-group day capped at 22 people.

“Dan did great! Great experience and a must do if you are coming to visit Louisville. Seamless and very comfortable travel!”

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Angel's Envy, Stitzel-Weller and Kentucky Artisan Bourbon Tour - Starting at Angel’s Envy
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Angel’s Envy, Stitzel-Weller and Kentucky Artisan Bourbon Tour

14.Angel’s Envy, Stitzel-Weller and Kentucky Artisan Bourbon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $275

Spend about nine hours visiting Angel’s Envy, Stitzel-Weller, and Kentucky Artisan Distillery with Mint Julep Experiences. Your guide handles the driving, tastings, admissions, lunch, water, and bourbon stories. Guides such as Dan, Ron, Cindy, Jerry, Travis, and Gary have earned special praise for their warmth and local insight.

“An immersive, engaging experience full of tours, tastings, and travel! Cindy and Jerry were amazing guides—knowledgeable, funny, kind, and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our time, and I don’t even really like bourbon.”

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Ky Bourbon Tours: Include Buffalo Trace and other 2 distilleries - What each possible stop adds
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Ky Bourbon Tours: Include Buffalo Trace and other 2 distilleries

15.Ky Bourbon Tours: Include Buffalo Trace and other 2 distilleries

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $159

Spend 6 to 8 hours touring Kentucky bourbon country from Louisville. Buffalo Trace is included, while two additional stops are chosen from distilleries such as Woodford Reserve, Four Roses, Jim Beam, or Maker’s Mark. Your driver handles the roads, timing, and changing ticket availability.

“Had a great time! Vladimir was an excellent host for the day! You can also spend the night in Louisville and catch a Louisville Bats game if you are a baseball fan.”

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