Private Tour of Kentucky's Small Batch Bourbon Distilleries
Touring a local bourbon distillery is a must-do when visiting Louisville. With included transportation, there's no need to designate a driver - you can concentrate on enjoying your friends!
Visit three small-batch Kentucky bourbon distilleries
Comfortable transfers between each: No need to designate a driver
Private tour, exclusively for your party: A personalized experience
Go behind the scenes at the distilleries and taste straight from the barrel
Private Kentucky Bourbon Trail Tour
Come discover why Mint Julep Experiences is the leading expert on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail - with nearly 20 years of experience, over 1 million guests served, and more than 5,000 5-star reviews!
This 9 hour adventure includes 3 distillery visits with guaranteed tasting/tour reservations, a local lunch, private transportation and expert Tour Leader.
Once booked, your dedicated Mint Julep Experience Coordinator will reach out to confirm and plan your itinerary based on your desired distillery route!
Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, Pappy & Co. and Rabbit Hole Bourbon Tour
Come discover why Mint Julep Experiences is the leading expert on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail - with nearly 20 years of experience, over 1 million guests served, and more than 5,000 5-star reviews!
On this tour you will indulge in a premium tasting of exclusive bourbons at historic Buffalo Trace Distillery, enjoy a tour & tasting at Rabbit Hole Distillery, experience a tour & tasting at Bulleit Distillery, and savor a delicious meal at a locally loved spot.
Iconic 3 Distillery Bourbon Experience
Sip Kentucky Tours makes creating a once in a like time experience easy. We have done all the hard work by packaging the best Bourbon tour with the 3 most iconic distilleries Kentucky has to offer. We have thought of every detail from luxury transportation to an authentic, hearty lunch between stops to keep you energized. Our guides are all Bourbon lovers and know how to deliver 5 star experiences.
By scheduling your tour with Sip Kentucky you will be pampered from pick up to drop off.
James B. Beam, Heaven Hill and Lux Row Bourbon Tour
Come discover why Mint Julep Experiences is the leading expert on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail - with nearly 20 years of experience, over 1 million guests served, and more than 5,000 5-star reviews!
Join Mint Julep Experiences for this Friday bourbon tour, which includes guided transportation, 3 distillery stops for tours and tastings, and a local lunch. Guests will enjoy lunch at a local favorite, a tour and tasting at Lux Row, a Connoisseur tasting at Heaven Hill, and a tour with tastings at James B. Beam Distilling Co.
Woodford Reserve, Kismet Thoroughbred Farm & Whiskey Thief
Come discover why Mint Julep Experiences is the leading expert on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail - with nearly 20 years of experience, over 1 million guests served, and more than 5,000 5-star reviews!
Join Mint Julep Experiences for this ticketed tour combining The Kentucky Bourbon Trail with Kentucky’s Horse Country for a full day of adventure! The itinerary includes guided transportation, a horse farm tour at Kismet Thoroughbred Farm, 2 distillery experiences at Woodford Reserve and Whiskey Thief, and a local lunch!
Full Day Private Bourbon Tour
Explore the heart of Kentucky's rich bourbon heritage with SIP Tours on our exclusive private tour of the world-renowned Kentucky Bourbon. This personalized journey offers an immersive experience into the craftsmanship and history behind America's native spirit.
Tour Highlights:
Custom Itinerary: Tailored to your preferences, visit iconic distilleries such as Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve, Bulleit, and more.
VIP Access: Enjoy exclusive tastings, behind-the-scenes tours, and meet master distillers who share their expertise and passion for bourbon making.
Scenic Landscapes: Traverse picturesque Kentucky countryside known for its rolling hills and historic distillery architecture.
Details:
Embark on a memorable journey through Kentucky's Bourbon Country with SIP Tours, where every sip tells a story of tradition, craftsmanship, and Southern hospitality.
Private Bourbon Country Day from Louisville – Up to 12 Guests
Bourbon Country, Chauffeured.
NB Executive Shuttle provides private, door-to-door transportation through Kentucky’s Bourbon Country. Your vehicle is reserved exclusively for your party and arranged around your pickup location, timing, passenger count, and requested destinations.
Choose a premium crossover for up to 4 guests, a full-size premium SUV for up to 6, or an executive van for up to 12.
Before service, NB reviews requested distilleries, reservation times, lunch preferences, travel distances, and route compatibility with the lead traveler. Guests may request up to three distillery stops, with lunch when time allows. Final stops depend on availability and confirmation.
Tours, tastings, admission tickets, meals, and gratuity are not included unless expressly confirmed. Your chauffeur provides clear communication, discreet service, and comfortable transportation from first pickup to final return.
Trusted since 2015.
Louisville 3-Hour Bourbon Trolley Tour with Distillery & Tastings
Explore the heart of bourbon country on a 3-hour guided trolley tour through Louisville visiting six unique bourbon destinations. Enjoy exclusive access to tasting rooms and tour a bourbon distillery. This small group tour, capped at 12 guests, is Louisville's most unique bourbon tour. As you roll through vibrant neighborhoods like NuLu and Butchertown in a climate-controlled historic trolley, you'll enjoy 6 bourbon pours, 2 exclusive craft cocktails, and 6 bourbon-infused samples. Plus, your ticket includes a 24-hour LouHop pass so you can keep exploring downtown. This tour is perfect for both bourbon newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts.
- Duration: 3 hours
- 5 stops including a distillery tour and tasting rooms
- 6 bourbon pours, 2 bourbon cocktails, and 6 bourbon-infused spice, sauce, and sweet samples
- Exclusive access and custom crafted experiences not found elsewhere
- Trolley: 24-hour LouHop pass included
- Take-Home Gifts: Louisville Icons Tote bag & bourbon-smoked spice blend
Queer Louisville: Kentucky LGBTQ+ Walking Tour with Cocktail
Come out with us and explore the Queer stories of Louisville’s past! Get to know the gays of Glitterball City on this 1.5-hour walking tour.
Uncover the stories that shaped the city’s LGBTQ+ community as you stroll along Bardstown Road and historic Cherokee Triangle in the heart of the Highlands, Louisville’s gay-borhood. Along the way, we’ll stop at a beloved local bookstore and cultural cornerstone of the neighborhood that champions diverse voices and Queer literature, before finishing the experience where so many Queer stories unfold: inside one of Louisville’s best gay bars.
From a trailblazing Black Prohibition-era drag performer to the poets, authors, rebels, and activists who carved out space in the Bluegrass State, you’ll discover how Louisville became a beacon of resilience, creativity, and celebration – and how Kentucky’s Queer story defies stereotypes.
Buffalo Trace, Pappy & Co., and Kentucky Artisan Bourbon Tour
Come discover why Mint Julep Experiences is the leading expert on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail - with nearly 20 years of experience, over 1 million guests served, and more than 5,000 5-star reviews!
This Sunday bourbon tour includes guided transportation, 2 distillery stops for tours and tastings, a local lunch, and a special shopping experience at Pappy & Co. (when available). Guests will enjoy a local brunch, tasting at Buffalo Trace, and a tour and tasting at Kentucky Artisan Distillery - home to Jefferson's Reserve.
Woodford Reserve, Castle & Key, and Stitzel Weller Bourbon Tour
Come discover why Mint Julep Experiences is the leading expert on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail - with nearly 20 years of experience, over 1 million guests served, and more than 5,000 5-star reviews!
This Friday bourbon tour includes guided transportation, three distillery stops for tours and tastings, and a local lunch. Guests will experience Kentucky distillery tours with a tour and tasting at Woodford Reserve, a tour and tasting at Castle & Key, and a premium tasting at Stitzel Weller. Explore the heart of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail on this expertly crafted adventure.
Private Kentucky Bourbon Trail - The Outlaws and Inlaws Tour
Sipping in the South was born from a bold idea: bourbon deserves more than a bus ride, a stamp in a book, and a cookie-cutter, self-guided checklist.
We’re the local experts who take the trail less traveled, carefully curating intimate, exclusive experiences for mixed and novice groups. Pick your one must-visit distillery and we build the day around it, selecting the best each stop has to offer including a fun mixology class.
The Kentucky Bourbon Trail® is a great intro, but it’s only features a select group of distilleries that pay to be listed — but did you know, some of Kentucky’s best experiences aren’t even on their map!
We go beyond the map to hidden gems, private tastings and unforgettable moment including great food.
Every tour begins with our Bourbon 101 Social — a hands-on experience that teaches you how to nose and sip like a pro. Because when you understand bourbon, everything else gets better.
And yes — we even save 30 minutes for rare finds at local liquor stores.
Paddle and Explore: Downtown Louisville River Tour
Expert-Guided Exploration: Embark on a paddleboarding journey led by seasoned guides, unraveling Louisville's history and landmarks along the serene Ohio River.
Exclusive Views: Immerse yourself in unparalleled vistas of downtown Louisville, gliding past iconic landmarks including the Big Four Bridge and waterfront park.
Beginner-Friendly Experience: Start your adventure with a tailored paddleboarding lesson, ensuring comfort and confidence for all skill levels.
Personalized Captures: Commemorate your excursion with personalized snapshots against Louisville's picturesque skyline, curated by your knowledgeable guide.
Bourbon Distillery Tour Transportation
We offer customized bourbon distillery tour transportation and help you build the perfect day for your group. There are tour experiences, tastings, cocktail bars, and great food. With so many choices, it’s essential that we talk about them and make sure that you and your group have the perfect day.
There are 2 groups of distilleries. First, the distilleries to the south are Jim Beam, Four Roses Bottling and Warehouse, Heaven Hill, Willett, Lux Row Distillers, Bardstown Bourbon Company, Preservation Distillery, Log Still Distillery, Makers Mark, and Limestone Branch.
To the east towards Frankfort and Lexington, there is Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve, Four Roses, Wild Turkey, Bulleit, Glenn’s Creek Distillery, Whiskey Thief Distilling Company, Castle & Key, Jeptha Creed, and J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery. Whiskey Thief Distilling lets you taste straight from the barrels. You can also hand-fill your own bottle. You can make your own blend at J. Mattingly.
Bourbon Wine Tour In Kentucky
This tour requires 8 passengers to book. This tour is all about you! We customize the itinerary based upon your preferences and availability of the distilleries.
Have an awesome time with your friends at truly memorable distilleries and learn about Kentucky’s rich history in bourbon with a full-day bourbon tour. We will pick you up at your hotel or bed and breakfast and take you for a full day of fun and learning. We provide the water, soda, and light snacks during the day so you don’t get tired! You’ll receive a guided tour or tasting at three distilleries, depending on availability. If you have an absolutely must-see distillery, you may want to check now to see if they have availability. Otherwise, leave it to our experts in fun and bourbon to plan it for you.
Craft Bourbon Kentucky’s Hidden Distilleries Experience
Up to 5 Kentucky distilleries in one day • Tastings • Hidden craft gems • Private transportation • Local bourbon expert guide.
• Visit up to five carefully selected Kentucky distilleries in one day (depending on availability and your preferences).
• Discover hidden craft distilleries
• Tastings at each distillery, guided by the distillery’s own professionals.
• Distillery tours available upon request and depending on schedule availability.
• Private transportation and Customized itinerary
• Smart itineraries designed by area — maximizing distillery time and minimizing time on the road.
• Lunch stop available at distillery restaurants or local Kentucky favorites (at your own cost).
• Dedicated bourbon expert guide sharing local stories, bourbon knowledge, and Kentucky culture.
• Personalized attention before and during the tour via email or phone.
• Water included during the journey.
Relaxed. Authentic. Pure Kentucky bourbon.
The Bourbon Bites Tour
The Kentucky You Came For
Private Kentucky Bourbon Trail for the Expert by the Expert
A Bourbon Tour for the expert by the expert. We visit 3 distilleries plus visit a members only social lounge. If you are a bourbon expert looking for a real bourbon experience where you taste fantastic bourbons and sip award winners. this is the tour for you. We put the big dog bourbons head to head against the underdogs. We will introduce you to good bourbons, maybe a master distiller or a master blender and take an in-depth look into the industry. See bourbon in its natural habitat, distilleries, liquor stores and right from the barrels.
The entire day is designed to hunt for bourbon and fill a suitcase to take home. With private transportation and a personal guide, our concierge-style tours go beyond the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
This tour is all inclusive for up to 8 persons including: tickets, transportation, lunch, dinner reservations, cigar stop and a few special touches.
Louisville Food Tour with 5 Local Authentic Tastings
Downtown Louisville has a rhythm all its own, where river air carries the sweet, oaky scent of aging barrels and cast-iron facades on historic Whiskey Row tell the story of bourbon pioneers. This tour ditches the tourist haunts and gets straight to what makes Louisville tick: its food.
As we wander Museum Row and the riverside, you'll indulge in spirit-infused chocolates revealing deep notes of Kentucky's finest bourbon, bite into a Short Rib Grilled Cheese with braised short ribs, gruyère, provolone and caramelized onions on toasted homemade brioche, and dip warm pretzels into zesty beer cheese, a regional staple with deep Kentucky roots.
Because we keep groups to a maximum of 12 guests, it feels like exploring with a friend who knows all the best spots. We'll also stop at a family-run dairy churning premium ice cream since the 1800s, and pause for our Secret Dish, a savory, melted tribute to this city's legendary comfort food tradition!
Louisville Bourbon Walking Tours
Come discover why Mint Julep Experiences is the leading expert on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail - with nearly 20 years of experience, over 1 million guests served, and more than 5,000 5-star reviews!
This immersive walking tour visits three iconic distilleries in NuLu, blending rich history, behind-the-scenes access, and curated tastings at every stop. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll sample signature pours and unique expressions while learning how mash bills and barrel aging influence flavor. Between stops, the guide shares Prohibition-era lore, architectural highlights, and modern bourbon culture that shaped Louisville. Suitable for both bourbon enthusiasts and curious newcomers, the relaxed, walkable route finishes with local partner perks and insider recommendations.
B&C Private Bourbon Trail
Our VIP Experience offers the perfect way to explore Kentucky's bourbon culture with comfort, style, and personalized service. This exclusive experience includes visits to three iconic destinations: Buffalo Trace, Whiskey Thief Distillery, and Maker’s Mark, each offering a unique perspective of bourbon history and craftsmanship.
Enjoy your day in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver, allowing you to relax and focus on creating unforgettable memories. Your experience also includes lunch at a local restaurant, so you don’t have to worry about planning your meal — we take care of the details.
From the rich heritage of Buffalo Trace, to the unique strain from the barrel experience at Whiskey Thief, and the legendary red-wax tradition of Maker’s Mark, this itinerary combines history, flavor, and authentic Kentucky charm.
Choose our VIP Bourbon Experience for a seamless, comfortable, and memorable bourbon journey where every detail is designed to provide an exceptional experience.
2-hr Day or Night PRIVATE Haunted Old Louisville Walk (1-15 pp)
As seen in the HBO ORIGINAL Murder in Glitterball City!
Step back in time and uncover the haunted history of one of America's largest and most beautiful Victorian neighborhoods on this private walking tour of Old Louisville.
Available seven days a week from morning to evening, this private tour is ideal for family reunions, corporate outings, student groups, conventions, and special events. With pricing starting at just $15 per person for groups of 20, it's also one of Louisville's best values for private group experiences.
Home to hundreds of grand mansions built by Louisville's wealthiest families in the 1800s, Old Louisville provides the perfect backdrop for history, architecture, and mystery.
Led by an expert local guide, this private tour includes the same spine-tingling stories featured on our award-winning evening ghost tours while visiting landmarks such as the Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, the legendary Witches' Tree, Central Park, and Millionaires Row.
Tour and Bourbon Tasting at KMAC Contemporary Art Museum
Visitors can expect to be immersed in a unique art environment while they are led through the flavors of our of featured bourbon, RD1.
Seasonal Cooking and Entertaining with The Mischief Maker
This is an intimate, host-led dining experience centered on seasonal cooking, thoughtful presentation, and the art of gathering. The experience can take place in the host’s private home or at the guest’s own home or Airbnb. Guests enjoy a beautifully prepared brunch or dinner while learning how menus are shaped by season and place, with an emphasis on relaxed, elegant entertaining rather than a formal cooking class.