The 15 Best Kentucky Bourbon Trail Tours

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 Louisville bourbon day around three distilleries from a long list of options. Hotel pickup, transport, tastings, and tours are arranged for you, with guides such as Vladimir and Christian frequently leading the day. Expect 6 to 13 hours, changing schedules, no included lunch, and distillery choices based 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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2.Bourbon History Tour

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

Join Kentucky River Tours at 4:00 pm for a private 90-minute boat ride from Frankfort. Captain Nathan, Captain Allison, or another captain leads you through bourbon, Prohibition, river, and local history. You’ll pass Daniel Boone and Rebecca’s monument, enjoy bottled water or soda, and return to the dock.

“Had a great time. Lots of historical facts about the town and the river. Different type of tour experience.”

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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, Allison, or Annie. Taste bourbon, cocktails, cheese, dinner-sized pairings, and dessert at local restaurants, hear the less-polished side of Kentucky bourbon history, and finish on a rooftop overlooking downtown.

“Very informative and interesting. Really enjoyed the information around bourbon. Excellent food and drink. Would absolutely recommend it.”

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4.Bourbon Distillery & Horse Farm Tours

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

Choose Louisville, Lexington, or Bardstown, then let Travel the Trail arrange three distillery stops, two tours with tastings, and one formal tasting. Your private guide, often Rob, Bob, Lee, Mr. Young, or A.J. Holley, drives you in comfort. Add a horse farm visit for a classic Kentucky day.

“Rob was an excellent tour guide. He was very informative and went out of his way to ensure we had a good time. We toured 3 different distilleries, and he made sure we knew what was unique about each one.”

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5.Bourbon Boat Tour in Frankfort with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · from $49

Spend 2 to 3 hours on the Kentucky River with captain Darrell, tasting selected bourbons while passing Buffalo Trace, Lock and Dam #4, Daniel Boone’s grave, old distillery sites, and the Kentucky State Capitol. Soda, water, snacks, and a mobile ticket are included.

“The bourbon tastings and bourbon history was on point. Awesome boat ride. Daryl was an excellent orator of bourbon history.”

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6.Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ Food Tour

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

Spend about four hours tasting Nashville BBQ, Tennessee spirits, and local beer with a guide such as John, Ray, Bob, or Emily. The 14-person maximum keeps the outing personal. You visit Central BBQ Capitol View, Corsair Distillery, and New Heights Brewing, with transport, water, ice, and tastings included.

“Bob is our tour guide. He did a fantastic job. Very personable and professional. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to experience some really good barbecue and various beverages.”

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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 around three distilleries, with tasting or tour fees, lunch, bottled water, and private air-conditioned transport included. Guides such as Cindy, Jerry, Stan, and Jim have helped groups adjust schedules, add stops, and learn the bourbon trade along the way. Pickup is available from your chosen location.

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8.Private Tour and Seance at the House on Bourbon

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

Meet near 908 Bourbon Street, walk to Psychic Medium Marie’s old Bourbon Street house, hear its ghost stories, and take part in tarot-based spiritual readings. Wine and water are provided. The experience lasts about one to three hours and is for adults 18 and older.

“He being able to pin point whom speaks to me the most from the other side. Bringing up some points/words that are associated with the person/feeling when ui was thinking of him or how I felt about the topic during the seance. Surprisingly on the mark.”

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

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

Spend about 5 to 8 hours touring Churchill Downs and one or more Kentucky distilleries such as Maker’s Mark, Buffalo Trace, or Woodford Reserve. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and admission arrangements are included. Guides such as Francesco, Vladimir, Belkis, and Georg have earned praise for flexible, personal service, but schedules can change with distillery availability.

“There was not enough time between tours we barely made it until to makers mark almost missed the tour. Also could of used more time at church hill downs”

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10.Saint Augustine: Bourbon History and Tasting Experience

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

Spend one hour at Saint Augustine Distillery with an English-speaking Certified Bourbon Steward. Follow bourbon from grain to barrel, learn how Florida’s climate shapes aging, taste premium spirits, and take home a tasting glass. Guides such as Larry, Nelson, and Melody are praised for clear, personable teaching. You must be 21 or older and bring photo ID.

“Really interesting content. Well explained for the novice or experienced Bourbon drinker. Melody was very personable and fun. Great value for the money- special treats (more than the other tours) it was a fun group experience.”

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11.Private Guided Food, Bourbon & History Walking Tour

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

Spend about three hours with a private guide from Louisville Food Tours, pairing Kentucky food, bourbon, cocktails, and local history. Depending on your booking, you may explore Bardstown Road and Cherokee Triangle, Whiskey Row, NuLu, or Butchertown. Expect small bites, alcohol, and plenty of stories, with guide Laci praised for engaging storytelling.

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

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12.B&C Bourbon Experience Tour

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

Choose about three Louisville-area distilleries from names such as Buffalo Trace, Four Roses, Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark, and Evan Williams. B&C provides hotel pickup, air-conditioned luxury transport, tastings when available, and guides such as Belkis, Danys, and Koffi. Plan on 6 to 8 hours, plus lunch money and some time on the road.

“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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13.Buffalo Trace Distillery: Whiskey Tasting Experience

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at Buffalo Trace Distillery London for a 45-minute tasting in Covent Garden. You’ll hear how bourbon is made, taste Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Sazerac Rye, and Bourbon Cream, then finish with a Buffalo and Ginger pour. Martin, Eliza, Nas, and other guides are praised for making the session friendly and easy to follow.

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

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

Spend about 10 hours with Pegasus visiting Stitzel-Weller, Kentucky Artisan Distillery, and Three Boys Farm Distillery. Susan may handle your driving, while Ross, Three Boys’ owner-distiller, leads a barrel tasting. Transportation, water, soft drinks, and distillery fees are included. Lunch is planned separately and paid on the day.

“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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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. Expect pickup, luxury transportation, English, Spanish, and German guide service, and a changing mix of distilleries such as Buffalo Trace, Jeptha Creed, Wild Turkey, and Woodford Reserve. Jorg is one named guide. Lunch is not included.

“Our guide was an extremely friendly and adaptive whiskey enthusiast. Our itinerary was impacted due to floods and our tour guide created a new one for us which allowed us to visit multiple extra distilleries. The experience was one of a kind and was a highlight of our trip. 10/10 would book see you at the wedding”

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