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15 Best Louisville Whisky Tours

The ones worth booking.

The 15 louisville whisky tours worth raising a glass to. A short list of the distillery tours and tastings travellers rate highest here, with the prices, run times and who pours them.

15 Best Louisville Whisky Tours

Bourbon Tour (03) : Buffalo Trace, Woodford, Four Roses, Wild Turkey, Other - Picking Your Distilleries: The Part That Shapes Everything
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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

From Louisville, taste at iconic Kentucky distilleries with guided tours and hotel pickup, with optional add-ons for a fuller bourbon day.

Most Popular 4.5

“Tour operator helped me select the right experience for us. We ended up visiting Bulleit, Woodford and Buffalo Trace - great combination. Vladimir was an excellent host and we enjoyed his descriptions and history of the area.”

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Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghost Tour w/Cocktail - Earpieces, Guide Energy, and the Pace You Should Expect
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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

A 90-minute Whiskey Row dark history and ghost tour in Louisville with audio headsets and a haunted-bar cocktail.

4.5

“Hannah was very entertaining and you could tell she really enjoyed giving tours. She had some interesting stories to share. The only thing I would recommend is calling our drink orders in so they would be ready when we arrived.”

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Beyond the Barrel: NuLu Walking Bourbon & Food Pairing Experience - Bottle Shop Tasting: Cheese Plate, Bourbon Notes, And Rare Bottle Browsing
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Beyond the Barrel: NuLu Walking Bourbon & Food Pairing Experience

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

Sip bourbon and eat your way through Louisville’s NuLu on a 3-hour small-group walk with tastings, craft cocktails, and five food stops.

5.0

“Our guide Cathy was very good, knowledgeable about the subject and enthusiastic about it too! The food was amazing, and of course, the bourbon was very, very good!”

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Bourbon Distillery & Horse Farm Tours - Choosing your Kentucky pocket: Louisville vs Lexington vs Bardstown
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Bourbon Distillery & Horse Farm Tours

4.Bourbon Distillery & Horse Farm Tours

Private all-day Bourbon and horse farm tour in Kentucky with pre-booked distillery tours, tastings, lunch, and easy transport.

5.0

“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 - Churchill Downs: Greatest Race + 360 Media + Exhibits
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Bourbon & Derby: Makers Mark OR Buffalo trace + Churchill Down

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

Churchill Downs plus Makers Mark or Buffalo Trace bourbon with hotel pickup and prebooked admission. Small-group Louisville trip, 5–8 hours.

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 - Cave Hill Cemetery: Ali, Colonel Sanders, and a Hot Brown-Style Bite
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Louisville: Private Guided Food, Bourbon & History Walking Tour

B&C Bourbon Experience Tour - The flow of the day: how to think about timing
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B&C Bourbon Experience Tour

7.B&C Bourbon Experience Tour

Louisville bourbon tour with pickup and air-conditioned transport. Pick your distilleries, enjoy tastings, and shop with time to spare.

5.0

“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…”

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Private Tour of Kentucky's Small Batch Bourbon Distilleries - Stitzel-Weller Distillery: behind the scenes with an elevated tasting
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Private Tour of Kentucky’s Small Batch Bourbon Distilleries

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

Private bourbon trail from Louisville visits 3 small-batch distilleries with tastings, barrel samples, 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: the historic icon with floor-by-floor flavor
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Bourbon Bites. The Kentucky Bourbon Tours Experience

9.Bourbon Bites. The Kentucky Bourbon Tours Experience

Bourbon Bites in Louisville hits 20 Kentucky distilleries in one long day with guided pickup and barrel-proof tastings. No lunch included.

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 - Price and What You Really Get for $275
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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

Louisville bourbon tour featuring Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, Rabbit Hole and Pappy & Co., with lunch, tastings, and an AC van.

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 - Four Roses: guided flight tasting and a tasting glass souvenir
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Iconic 3 Distillery Bourbon Experience

11.Iconic 3 Distillery Bourbon Experience

Private bourbon day in Louisville with Four Roses, Woodford Reserve, and Buffalo Trace plus lunch, tastings, and pickup in Kentucky.

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 - Price and what the $275 ticket really buys you
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Woodford Reserve, Kismet Thoroughbred Farm & Whiskey Thief

12.Woodford Reserve, Kismet Thoroughbred Farm & Whiskey Thief

Louisville day trip with Woodford Reserve tasting, Whiskey Thief barrel samples, and Kismet horse farm access, plus lunch and round-trip pickup.

5.0

“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 - Stop 2: Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience and a Focused Connoisseur Tasting
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James B. Beam, Heaven Hill and Lux Row Bourbon Tour

Ky Bourbon Tours: Include Buffalo Trace and other 2 distilleries - Buffalo Trace: the anchor stop that sets the tone
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Ky Bourbon Tours: Include Buffalo Trace and other 2 distilleries

Angel's Envy, Stitzel-Weller and Kentucky Artisan Bourbon Tour - Stop 1 at Angel’s Envy: guided tasting with a creative twist
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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

A 9-hour Louisville bourbon tour visiting Angel’s Envy, Stitzel-Weller, and Kentucky Artisan with tastings, lunch, and expert guiding.

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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