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15 Best Louisville Whisky Tours

The ones worth the trip.

The 15 louisville whisky tours worth clearing a day for. The distillery visits, tasting rooms and behind-the-still tours travellers rate highest, with what each pour costs and who pours it.

15 Best Louisville Whisky Tours

Bourbon Tour (03) : Buffalo Trace, Woodford, Four Roses, Wild Turkey, Other - Getting picked up in Louisville: where to start your bourbon day
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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

Louisville bourbon tour with hotel pickup, guided distillery tours, and tastings at iconic Kentucky brands like Four Roses, Woodford, Wild Turkey, and Buffalo Trace.

Most Popular 4.5

“Driver went to Wild Turkey first instead of Four Roses so we never made it to Four Roses Distillery. Driver needs phone holder on dash instead of setting it on his leg and looking down to navigate. No communication as to what time we needed to return to the van. Driver would just come find…”

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Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghost Tour w/Cocktail - The 90-minute walk, in plain terms (and what to expect at each stop)
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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

Louisville’s Whiskey Row goes dark with a 1.5-mile guided walk, audio headsets, true crime history, and a cocktail at a haunted bar.

4.5

“Tour was very informative on events from early-Louisville and current modern history in downtown area. Hannah touch up numerous gruesome crime and murders that happened in the area. Also included a bit of some paranormal witness ghost sighting that coincide with these events. Hannah provided little mini walkies w/ ear pieces, so that all can…”

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Beyond the Barrel: NuLu Walking Bourbon & Food Pairing Experience - Meeting at The Last Refuge: the Church of Bourbon intro
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Beyond the Barrel: NuLu Walking Bourbon & Food Pairing Experience

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

Taste bourbon in NuLu with five restaurant pairings, cocktail flights, and a sunset rooftop Mint Julep in Louisville. Small group, 3 hours.

5.0

“Cathy did an awesome job sharing history, hosting the group and taking us to great places for food & bourbon. We upgraded the bourbon pour - disappointed in the value. We recommend signing up for the basic tour.”

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Bourbon Distillery & Horse Farm Tours - Two Tour Tastings and One Formal Tasting: What That Means for You
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Bourbon Distillery & Horse Farm Tours

4.Bourbon Distillery & Horse Farm Tours

Private Kentucky tour: choose Bardstown, Lexington, or Louisville for 3 bourbon distillery stops, tastings, lunch, and optional horse farm.

5.0

“The tour was a great value — the guide, Mr Young, was very knowledgable and prompt. We enjoyed the fam and distillery visits. I would highly recommend this adventure.”

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Bourbon & Derby: Makers Mark OR Buffalo trace + Churchill Down - Bourbon Distilleries: Choosing Between Maker’s Mark, Woodford Reserve, and Buffalo Trace
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Bourbon & Derby: Makers Mark OR Buffalo trace + Churchill Down

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

A small-group Louisville day pairing **Churchill Downs** prebooked admission with a guided bourbon distillery stop, plus pickup and tastings.

4.0

“This experience was 5 Stars for our group due to Vladimir. He helped us swap Buffalo Trace for Evan Williams at the last minute. His flexibility was above and beyond expectations. If you get Vlad as your guide, you've won the lottery!”

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Louisville: Private Guided Food, Bourbon & History Walking Tour - Finding your start point and settling into a private flow
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Louisville: Private Guided Food, Bourbon & History Walking Tour

B&C Bourbon Experience Tour - Buffalo Trace Stop: The Barrels, the Warehouse Atmosphere, and the “Science” Angle
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B&C Bourbon Experience Tour

7.B&C Bourbon Experience Tour

Choose three bourbon distilleries near Louisville with air-conditioned pickup, English/Spanish guides, and tastings at each stop for $219.99 pp.

5.0

“My friend and I had an awesome tour with Belkis. She was great to work with. This tour was a fantastic value to get private transportation to 3 different distilleries.”

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Private Tour of Kentucky's Small Batch Bourbon Distilleries - Stop 2: Kentucky Artisan Distillery’s Jefferson’s Reserve Experience
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Private Tour of Kentucky’s Small Batch Bourbon Distilleries

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

Private Louisville bourbon day trip to three small-batch distilleries with barrel tastings, guided tours, and door-to-door pickup.

5.0

“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 - Buffalo Trace: Prohibition resilience and historic warehouses you can see
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Bourbon Bites. The Kentucky Bourbon Tours Experience

9.Bourbon Bites. The Kentucky Bourbon Tours Experience

A full Louisville day of bourbon tastings: barrel-proof pours at Whiskey Thief plus big names like Buffalo Trace, Woodford, and Maker’s Mark.

4.5

“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 - Bulleit Distilling Co.: Bold and Spicy, Plus a Proper Tour
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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

A small-group Louisville bourbon day with Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, Rabbit Hole, and Pappy & Co., plus lunch and tastings included.

5.0

“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 - Price and What You Actually Get for $900
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Iconic 3 Distillery Bourbon Experience

11.Iconic 3 Distillery Bourbon Experience

Private Louisville bourbon tour with Buffalo Trace, Four Roses, and Woodford Reserve guided tastings, lunch, and Kentucky pickup.

5.0

“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 - Woodford Reserve: a classic bourbon tasting with real craftsmanship
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Woodford Reserve, Kismet Thoroughbred Farm & Whiskey Thief

12.Woodford Reserve, Kismet Thoroughbred Farm & Whiskey Thief

Louisville’s Woodford Reserve, Whiskey Thief, and Kismet Thoroughbred Farms in one guided day with tastings, lunch, and A/C transport.

5.0

“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…”

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James B. Beam, Heaven Hill and Lux Row Bourbon Tour - Stop 1: James B. Beam Distilling Co. and the classic bourbon starting point
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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

Louisville bourbon trail with James B. Beam, Heaven Hill, and Lux Row. Guided tastings, lunch, A/C transport, and admission included for $275.

5.0

“We had a very pleasant day visiting these distilleries. I didn't want to go to Lux Row as I was unfamiliar with it, but it turned out to be my favorite. Getting to taste the mash and see all the processes up close was a plus. Kenny, the tour guide, and Nelson, the driver, could…”

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Ky Bourbon Tours: Include Buffalo Trace and other 2 distilleries - Woodford Reserve and Four Roses: where tickets (and priorities) can get tricky
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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

Louisville bourbon tour with Buffalo Trace plus up to two more distillery tours and tastings, guided by a local driver for $159.

4.0

“The tour at Buffalo trace went great no issues at all. However, the driver for the tour company told us that some of us would not be able to go on the next tour because there were not enough spots available and to check our email for details. We were the only two that were…”

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Angel's Envy, Stitzel-Weller and Kentucky Artisan Bourbon Tour - Stitzel-Weller: A Historic Distillery With Straightforward Tasting Time
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Angel’s Envy, Stitzel-Weller and Kentucky Artisan Bourbon Tour

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

Tour Angel's Envy, Stitzel-Weller, and Kentucky Artisan in Louisville with tastings, lunch, and admission included on an AC ride.

4.5

“Dan (driver) was unbelievable. All of The Mint Julep Team was outstanding and the price point was extremely fair. Our entire group had a blast. I’ll be back!”

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