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Louisville Bourbon and Whiskey Tours: Our Top 15

28 tours  ·  from $152 a head

Louisville is where the Bourbon Trail starts, with Whiskey Row downtown and the big distilleries an hour out. These 15 tours compare the stops and who drives.

Bourbon Tour (03) : Buffalo Trace, Woodford, Four Roses, Wild Turkey, Other - Choosing a route from Louisville
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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 Louisville bourbon day around three available distilleries, such as Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve, Four Roses, Maker’s Mark, or Wild Turkey. Hotel pickup, transport, tours, and tastings are included, though the exact route depends on reservations. Guides such as Vladimir and Cristian have earned strong praise, while pickup details and meal planning need close attention.

“Vladimir was very friendly and informative. Initially we were told that the tour of Buffalo Trace wasn't available; however, Vladimir surprised the group on the day of, and managed to get tickets for the Buffalo trace tour.”

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Beyond the Barrel: NuLu Walking Bourbon & Food Pairing Experience - The bottle shop adds a useful bourbon lesson
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Beyond the Barrel: NuLu Walking Bourbon & Food Pairing Experience

2.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, pairing bourbon and craft cocktails with five food stops. Guides such as Cathy, Allison, Anna, and Annie add local bourbon history, while the small group keeps the evening personal. Mocktails and dietary accommodations are available with advance notice.

“It was a lot of fun, the tour took us to wonderful spots I never would have found on my own. The drinks, the food and the company were all great! Cathy is a fun and really knowledgeable tour guide! This is a tour not to be missed.”

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Bourbon Distillery & Horse Farm Tours - Choosing between Louisville, Lexington, and Bardstown
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Bourbon Distillery & Horse Farm Tours

3.Bourbon Distillery & Horse Farm Tours

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

Spend about nine hours with Travel the Trail, choosing three distilleries in Louisville, Lexington, or Bardstown. Your guide, such as Rob, Bob, Lee, or A.J. Holley, handles bookings, driving, tours, tastings, lunch, and a horse farm visit if requested. Expect a relaxed private day, with some outdoor walking.

“Rob was a fantastic host. He talked the perfect amount and conversation was not strained. We really enjoyed him. The places we toured were fantastic. Two of them we would have never toured had it not been for you. Plus we also did a chocolate/bourbon pairing which was cool to do something different. If I could award 10 stars i would.”

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Bourbon & Derby: Makers Mark OR Buffalo trace + Churchill Down - Maker’s Mark brings the craft into focus
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Bourbon & Derby: Makers Mark OR Buffalo trace + Churchill Down

4.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 visiting Churchill Downs and one or more Kentucky distilleries, such as Maker’s Mark, Buffalo Trace, or Woodford Reserve. Your guide handles transportation and check-in, while you focus on bourbon production, tastings, racing history, and the practical business of getting between far-flung stops.

“Our driver Onel was excellent. We did have an issue at four roses but it was nothing to do with the tour and more to do with an external issue that forced us to stay longer and we missed the tour at bulleit because of it. Otherwise everything was great”

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Louisville: Private Guided Food, Bourbon & History Walking Tour - Cave Hill Cemetery and the Original Highlands flavors
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Louisville: Private Guided Food, Bourbon & History Walking Tour

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

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

You’ll join a private Louisville Food Tours guide for small bites, bourbon, cocktails, and local stories across Bardstown Road, Cave Hill Cemetery, Whiskey Row, NuLu, and Butchertown. Depending on your booked time, you may sample Hot Brown-inspired food, fried chicken, beer cheese, biscuits, bourbon balls, and Modjeska while learning about Muhammed Ali, Colonel Sanders, Prohibition, and Louisville’s markets.

“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 - Buffalo Trace gives the day its clearest bourbon lesson
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B&C Bourbon Experience Tour

6.B&C Bourbon Experience Tour

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

B&C Bourbon Experience takes you from Louisville to three selected Kentucky distilleries in an air-conditioned vehicle for about six to eight hours. You can request Buffalo Trace, Four Roses, Jeptha Creed, Evan Williams, Jim Beam, Stitzel-Weller, or Maker’s Mark, subject to availability. Guides including Belkis, Danys, and Koffi help with timing, tickets, and transfers.

“Excellent trip! Communication was fantastic and we got to hit 4 distilleries! Danys was a great driver and very knowledgeable. Thanks for a great trip!”

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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

7.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. Expect behind-the-scenes access, barrel tastings, Jefferson’s Reserve, bottled water, and a planned lunch stop. Susan has driven the route, while Ross leads tastings at Three Boys Farm.

“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 puts the barrel first
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Bourbon Bites. The Kentucky Bourbon Tours Experience

8.Bourbon Bites. The Kentucky Bourbon Tours Experience

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

Spend 8 to 10 hours touring Kentucky bourbon country from Louisville in luxury transportation with an English, Spanish, or German guide. Depending on availability, your day may include Buffalo Trace, Jeptha Creed, Wild Turkey, Woodford Reserve, Four Roses, Bardstown Bourbon Company, or smaller producers. Jorg is one named guide associated with the tour.

“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 brings a modern point of view
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Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, Pappy & Co. and Rabbit Hole Bourbon Tour

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

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

Spend a full day touring four Louisville-area bourbon stops with a guide and air-conditioned transport. You will taste at Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, and Rabbit Hole, enjoy a fixed-menu local lunch, and browse Pappy & Co. The small group can reach 22 people, and driver Dan has been praised for making the road time lively with Kentucky facts.

“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 - Woodford Reserve Explains the Five Sources of Flavor
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Iconic 3 Distillery Bourbon Experience

10.Iconic 3 Distillery Bourbon Experience

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

Spend 8 to 9 hours on a private Louisville bourbon tour for up to 12 people, visiting Four Roses, Woodford Reserve, and Buffalo Trace. You get guided tastings, distillery tickets, lunch, bottled water, and Kentucky pickup. A guide such as Cali may lead the day, though guide assignments can vary.

“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, where the barrel becomes the tasting room
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Woodford Reserve, Kismet Thoroughbred Farm & Whiskey Thief

11.Woodford Reserve, Kismet Thoroughbred Farm & Whiskey Thief

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

Leave downtown Louisville at 8 a.m. for Woodford Reserve, Whiskey Thief, and Kismet Thoroughbred Farm. You’ll taste handcrafted bourbon, sample up to five barrel selections, meet horses, and eat a local lunch. Guides such as Dan, Neil, Brian, and Cindy have helped make this a warm, informative day in the Kentucky countryside.

“A "must do" tourist experience if you are in the Louisville area. A perfectly timed day trip: the stud farm in the morning , lunch, and 3 Bourbon distilleries, each different in its own way, in the afternoon. Our van was clean and roomy and our guide was excellent. You'll get to see pieces of Bluegrass up close and in the distance.”

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James B. Beam, Heaven Hill and Lux Row Bourbon Tour - Heaven Hill and the premium tasting hour
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James B. Beam, Heaven Hill and Lux Row Bourbon Tour

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

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

Spend about nine hours touring three Kentucky bourbon names with Mint Julep Experiences. From Louisville, an air-conditioned vehicle takes you to James B. Beam, Heaven Hill, and Lux Row for tours and tastings, with lunch, water, admission, and a guide included. Guides such as Kenny, Neal, and Nelson are praised for stories and practical tips.

“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 - Stitzel-Weller adds the historic note
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Angel’s Envy, Stitzel-Weller and Kentucky Artisan Bourbon Tour

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

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

Spend about nine hours exploring three Louisville-area distilleries with Mint Julep Experiences. You’ll tour Angel’s Envy, taste at historic Stitzel-Weller, and visit Kentucky Artisan Distillery. A guide such as Dan, Ron, Travis, or Cindy may lead the day, with lunch, water, admission, and air-conditioned transport included.

“Great experience with Mint Julep. Dan was an awesome guide. It was a fun day and good to learn about the history of bourbon and KY.”

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Ky Bourbon Tours: Include Buffalo Trace and other 2 distilleries - What the day feels like on the road
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Ky Bourbon Tours: Include Buffalo Trace and other 2 distilleries

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

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

Spend 6 to 8 hours touring Buffalo Trace and two additional Kentucky distilleries selected by availability. Pickup covers downtown Louisville, with transport, bottled water, local driving, and possible lunch included. Drivers such as Vladimir, Summer, and Verenice have earned praise for prompt service and helpful local guidance.

“It was a good time. We went to 3 distilleries and met some nice people along the way. Our driver was very prompt and got us to our destinations on time.”

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Private Louisville Bourbon Tour (Groups of 2-11) Old-Fo & More - What the $459 price really covers
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Private Louisville Bourbon Tour (Groups of 2-11) Old-Fo & More

15.Private Louisville Bourbon Tour (Groups of 2-11) Old-Fo & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $459

Spend about nine hours with your private group and a friendly designated driver, visiting three Louisville-area distilleries chosen from ten options. You may tour Old Forester, Peerless, Angel’s Envy, Michter’s, Rabbit Hole, and more. Tastings, parking, bottled water, and snacks are included. Lunch costs extra.

“We had a fantastic time on our tour. It was personalized to our interests and maximized some of the fun things we had no idea existed during times with a little break. Highly recommend!”

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