Thinking about heading to Kentucky for Bourbon Month? We celebrate every September with bourbon-related events and festivals. Here are a few options to enjoy National Bourbon Heritage Month with Mint Julep Experiences:
- Bourbon Tours
- Custom Tours through KentuckyĀ
Bourbon Distillery Tours
Spend a full day in Bourbon Country during Bourbon Month! Let Mint Julep Experiences plan your day from start to finish ā transporting you to three different Kentucky distilleries and grabbing lunch at a local restaurant on a public bourbon tour or custom tour. Your guide will lead the way sharing tons of bourbon knowledge not covered on distillery tours and filling in the blanks between each stop. He or she will take care of all the details ā from timing to distillery admissions and more. You just sit back and enjoy your fully-guided day exploring the Kentucky Bourbon Trail! Our expert team goes above and beyond to ensure your day is fun, educational and hassle-free. Departure times vary depending on the date.
Custom Tours through KentuckyĀ
Horse Farm Tours
Travel to the rolling hills and countryside with Mint Julep Experiences, to the iconic Kentucky horse farms. Visit picturesque thoroughbred and nursery farms. Stroll the grounds, visit the horses in the fields and walk through the stables. You’ll learn about the horse industry in Kentucky, the history and heritage behind the horses and farm owners, and dive into the popular horse racing of Kentucky.
Brewery or Winery Tours
Let Mint Julep Experiences be your guide to Louisvilleās best beer and wine as you spend an afternoon hopping between breweries, taprooms or wineries! Whether youāre a hop-head, passionate about bourbon barrel-aged beers or enjoy the grape-to-glass tasting, thereās something for everyone along the way. You can visit a number of breweries or wineries for tours and tasting flights at each stop. Enjoy insight from your Mint Julep brew guruā or wine connoisseur in between. With sensory experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and brewmaster and wine connoisseur meet-and-greets, youāll learn the craft and commitment behind Louisvilleās finest beers and wines. Brewery and winery tours are all custom at this time.
Louisville City Sightseeing ToursĀ
Go deep into Louisvilleās history and heritage on a Louisville sightseeing tour during Bourbon Month! Tours travel past numerous local sites like Whiskey Row and the cityās Cast Iron District, Falls of the Ohio and its stunning skyline view, historic homes in Old Louisville, landmarks of hometown heroes like Muhammad Ali, and colorful murals in up-and-coming neighborhoods Butchertown and NuLu. Your expert tour leader will share fun facts as you explore sights old and new on this urban adventure. Speciality stops might include a bourbon chocolate tasting at Art Eatables, visiting the Kentucky Derby Museum or a walking tour of Churchill Downs. Louisville sightseeing tours are all custom at this time.