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.
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“Although distilleries close early on Sundays, the driver took me around right on schedule, so I was able to enjoy ourselves.”
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.
“This was more of an educational / historical tour by no means a ghost tour with tales of hauntings, etc.”
Taste bourbon in NuLu with five restaurant pairings, cocktail flights, and a sunset rooftop Mint Julep in Louisville. Small group, 3 hours.
“How warm and friendly our guide was and how much information she was able to share. The places we visited were fun and the food was delicious!! Each place was a totally different vibe and the drinks mimicked them. Our group was small which was so nice getting to know new people.”
Private Kentucky tour: choose Bardstown, Lexington, or Louisville for 3 bourbon distillery stops, tastings, lunch, and optional horse farm.
“It was a wonderful day. If doing in the winter remember to dress warmly as many of the tours have portions that are outside.”
A small-group Louisville day pairing **Churchill Downs** prebooked admission with a guided bourbon distillery stop, plus pickup and tastings.
“Probably our favorite distillery tour! The one note about the Churchill Downs museum/tour was that there were no horses at that time which we weren’t aware of so keep that in mind when hoping to check out the track. However the museum tour and video were great.”
Private 3-hour Louisville food and bourbon walk with Ali and Sanders, Whiskey Row stories, and Kentucky tastings at Goodwood.
“Really great food tour. Enjoyed every stop, the signature cocktails, and the great storytelling by Laci. I would recommend!”
Choose three bourbon distilleries near Louisville with air-conditioned pickup, English/Spanish guides, and tastings at each stop for $219.99 pp.
“Just got done with our tours today and we had a great time. We went to Four Roses, Buffalo Trace and Jim Beam. Jim Beam was our favorite distillery tour. Belkis was such a great tour guide, she was very knowledgeable, professional and just a beautiful person. Thank you for a great day, I highly…”
Private Louisville bourbon day trip to three small-batch distilleries with barrel tastings, guided tours, and door-to-door pickup.
“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!”
A full Louisville day of bourbon tastings: barrel-proof pours at Whiskey Thief plus big names like Buffalo Trace, Woodford, and Maker’s Mark.
“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!”
A small-group Louisville bourbon day with Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, Rabbit Hole, and Pappy & Co., plus lunch and tastings 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!”
Private Louisville bourbon tour with Buffalo Trace, Four Roses, and Woodford Reserve guided tastings, lunch, and Kentucky pickup.
“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.”
Louisville’s Woodford Reserve, Whiskey Thief, and Kismet Thoroughbred Farms in one guided day with tastings, lunch, and A/C transport.
“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…”
Louisville bourbon trail with James B. Beam, Heaven Hill, and Lux Row. Guided tastings, lunch, A/C transport, and admission included for $275.
“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…”
Louisville bourbon tour with Buffalo Trace plus up to two more distillery tours and tastings, guided by a local driver for $159.
“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.”
Tour Angel's Envy, Stitzel-Weller, and Kentucky Artisan in Louisville with tastings, lunch, and admission included on an AC ride.
“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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