Bourbon Distillery Tour Transportation in Louisville
Louisville, United States

Bourbon Distillery Tour Transportation

Outty Ranking 54 5.0 · 5 traveler reviews6 hoursFrom $1875

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54/100

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Is Bourbon Distillery Tour Transportation worth booking?

Bourbon Distillery Tour Transportation is a 6-hour experience in Louisville, United States, from $1875 per person. It scores 54 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look, based on a 5/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
54 / 100
Rating
5/5 (5)
Duration
6 hours
From
$1875 per person

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

What you get

    About this experience

    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.

    What's included

    Included

    • Private transportation

    Not included

    • Not all distilleries require a paid tour. Some have cocktail bars and can stop by anytime.

    What you'll see and do

    1. We specialize in Custom Bourbon Tours and taking your group where they want to go. There are many options and experiences to choose from and we are happy to guide you through this so that you decide what is right for your group. There are also some great food experiences to compliment the day of customized Bourbon Distillery Tours. Most days last 6-10 hours based on what experiences and distilleries that you choose. Below are just some of the distilleries located in the Frankfort, Ky area. There are many more in the Bardstown area such as Jim Beam, Heaven Hill, Willett, Bardstown Bourbon Company, Lux Row, Preservation Distillery, Limestone Branch, and Maker's Mark.

      60 minutes here · Admission included

    2. Buffalo Trace Distillery

      Access the gift shop for the ability to purchase the day’s allocation, tour(if available), tasting, and gift shop.

      60 minutes here

    3. Whiskey Thief Distilling Co.

      Taste straight from the barrels and hand bottle anything that you like.

      60 minutes here · Admission not included

    4. Castle & Key Distillery

      They offer tours or just stop by and shop, sip, enjoy the beautiful grounds, and shop.

      45 minutes here · Admission not included

    5. J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery

      Shop, tastings, and very unique blending experience. Highly recommend.

      60 minutes here · Admission not included

    6. Wild Turkey Distillery

      Tours and Tastings are available. Fantastic cocktail bar with beautiful scenic views. There are bottles that are only available at the distillery in the shop.

      60 minutes here · Admission not included

    7. Woodford Reserve Distillery

      Located near the beautiful horse farms in Versailles, Ky, Woodford Reserve Distillery is definitely worth the stop. They offer tours and tasting experiences. There is also a cocktail bar and they sometimes have special bottles that are only available at the distillery.

      60 minutes here · Admission not included

    8. Glenns Creek Distillery

      Glenn's Creek Distillery is one mile past Castle and Key. They operate in the former Old Crow Distillery. It's a smaller operation and a great stop for true bourbon lovers. They offer tours/tastings or just a quick tasting in the shop and can purchase bourbon that is only available at the distillery. It is a great stop for sure.

      30 minutes here · Admission not included

    9. Four Roses

      Four Roses Distillery offers tours and tastings. They have a great visitor center, shop, and bar. They have very good allocations available in the shop.

      30 minutes here · Admission not included

    10. Jeptha Creed

      Jeptha Creed Distillery is owned by 2 women, a mother and daughter. It's a smaller distillery and has a great bar and game area. Great place to hang out, have a cocktail, play games, or just relax in a rocking chair.

      30 minutes here · Admission not included

    11. Bulleit Distilling Co Visitor Experience

      Bulleit Distilling offers tours and tastings. They have a very nice shop and cocktail bar.

      30 minutes here · Admission not included

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Louisville

    We are happy to pick you up at your home, hotel or Air B&B at the time you want. We will text you when we arrive to let you know exactly where we are parked outside of your pickup address.

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.

    Ends at

    We are happy to pick you up at your home, hotel or Air B&B at the time you want. We will text you when we arrive to let you know exactly where we are parked outside of your pickup address.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 6 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Bluegrass Executive Transportation and Bourbon Tours

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    4 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    2 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Value for money

    1 mention

    Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

    Organization

    1 mention

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Traveler reviews

    5 verified traveler reviews for Bourbon Distillery Tour Transportation. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Michelle L · April 2025

    Amazing day on the Bourbon Trail

    We had a fantastic experience with Bluegrass Executive Transportation! Chris helped us plan a perfect day visiting six distilleries in the Frankfort area. Our driver, Casey, was outstanding—professional, prompt, and knowledgeable about bourbon and local history. He made great suggestions throughout the day and kept everything fun and easygoing. We always felt safe, and he was patient and shared plenty of laughs with us as the bourbon kicked in. Highly recommend and would definitely book again!

    Response from the operator: Wow! Thanks so much, Michelle! Casey and I really appreciate all the kind words and review very much. We are so glad you all had a great time and look forward to next time. Thank you for your business.

    via Tripadvisor

    ashear0611 · January 2025

    Highly recommend!

    Amazing experience from start to finish! Chris was super helpful in planning our trip and very responsive. Casey was an awesome driver and every recommendation was a hit with our group!

    Response from the operator: Thanks so much, Amber. I am so glad you all had a great time with Casey. We really appreciate all the kind words, your business, and review very much! See you next time!

    via Tripadvisor

    homert66 · November 2024

    Best Bourbon Tour Guide & Transportation

    Sorry for the long review, but it is worth the read! My wife & I just returned from 4 days in Kentucky doing bourbon tours for our anniversary. We called Bluegrass Executive Transportation to enquire about their services during our trip. Working with Chris was hands down the single best decision we made on this trip. He is a great communicator and extremely knowledgeable about all things Kentucky! From the best bourbon tours to dining to hotels, you name it, and this guy has a wealth of knowledge. We spent 4 days with Chris, and he was always professional. His goal was to ensure we had a great experience and got the absolute most out of our trip. He handled everything from our airport transfers to daily pickups and taking us on bourbon tours. He provided us with recommendations for dining between tours and even sent us all of the restaurant menus; I mean, this guy goes above and beyond. We definitely plan to return to Louisville and plan to use his services. We would give Bluegrass Executive Transportation & Bourbon Tours 10 Stars if google would allow it. Thanks for everything Chris!

    Response from the operator: Truly at a loss for words. Thank you so much for all of that, Homer. I am so glad you all had a great time and so did I. What a fun several days! I really appreciate your business, this review, and your recommendations. I can’t wait to see you all next time!

    via Tripadvisor

    Terry_H · May 2024

    Highly recommend!

    Had a great experience with Bluegrass Executive Transportation. Our driver was professional, flexible with our itinerary and accommodating. We will use them again! Highly recommend.

    Response from the operator: Thank you, Terry. We really appreciate your business and this review very much! So glad you all had a great day and look forward to next time.

    via Viator

    KOCallaghan915 · November 2023

    Amazing!

    We utilized Bluegrass tours for the bourbon trail on a 40th birthday weekend. Absolutely incredible people and service! When we come back to Louisville, we will only book with Bluegrass. We had a blast. Planning was easy from start to finish and everything was on time. Have recommended to others and highly recommend!

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for the kind words and recommendation! So glad you all had a great time. We really appreciate your business and look forward to next time!

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    6 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    2
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Why this scores 54

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)85
    Review evidence (18% weight)26
    Booking momentum (14% weight)19
    Value for money (12% weight)0
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)56
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Bourbon Distillery Tour Transportation: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Louisville.

    How much does Bourbon Distillery Tour Transportation cost?

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    Prices start at $1875 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Louisville usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Bourbon Distillery Tour Transportation take?

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    Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Louisville is not rushed.

    Is Bourbon Distillery Tour Transportation worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 54 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 5 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Louisville, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Bourbon Distillery Tour Transportation?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Bourbon Distillery Tour Transportation suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Bourbon Distillery Tour Transportation?

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    Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Louisville can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Louisville and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Bourbon Distillery Tour Transportation start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Louisville within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Louisville?

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    Louisville runs bourbon distillery tours and tastings along the Urban Bourbon Trail, Churchill Downs and Derby Museum visits, Louisville Slugger factory tours and river cruises. On Outty we rank every Louisville experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour, ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!, Secrets of Louisville: 3hr NuLu Food & History Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Louisville?

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    April to June and September to November. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Louisville?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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