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Call us today at 502-583-1433 or email info@mintjuleptours.com.

Food + Bourbon Experiences

Experience Louisville through the creations of top Kentucky chefs. From progressive evening dining experiences to boozy brunches to behind-the-scenes viewing of Secrets of Bluegrass Chefs.

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Personalized & Premium Custom Tours

Work with an Experience Coordinator to hand-craft a one-day or multi-day custom itinerary. Custom Tours may include behind-the-scenes exclusive access, straight-from-the-barrel tastings, cocktail mixology classes, cooking demos and more.

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Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Tours & VIP Transportation

We combine deep expertise, long-term partnerships and complete hospitality services to help you experience the richness of Bourbon Country with distillery tours and premium tastings.

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Book A Bourbon Tour Today!

Explore the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® on a guided tour, visiting three distilleries in the day. Transportation included so you can enjoy the experience!

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Experience Kentucky's Picturesque Horse Country

Experience Kentucky’s famed Horse Country, where legendary horse farms and historic attractions offer a glimpse into equestrian heritage. Visit iconic sites like Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, and explore the heart of thoroughbred country year-round.
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Progressive Dinners, Boozy Brunches and more!

Experience Louisville through the creations of top Kentucky chefs. From progressive evening dining experiences to boozy brunches to behind-the-scenes viewing of Secrets of Bluegrass Chefs.

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Personalized & Premium Custom Tours

Work with an Experience Coordinator to craft a one-day or multi-day custom personalized itinerary. Custom Tours are available 7-days a week and give guests exclusive access not available on public tours.

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Bourbon Tours

Explore the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® on a guided tour, visiting three distilleries in the day. Transportation included so you can enjoy the experience!

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Experience Kentucky's Horse Country

Visit Kentucky’s most famous Horse Country attractions, legendary horse farms & race tracks
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Featured Experiences & Tours

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Public Tours

Enjoy a seamless, fully-guided bourbon tour—all pre-planned for ease
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Private Tours

Reserve your date, private vehicle, and choose your distilleries—leave the rest to us
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Custom Tours

Tailor a custom itinerary with
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KY Bourbon Trail

Your all-inclusive ticket
to the Kentucky
Bourbon Trail
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KY Derby Week
Experience Kentucky Derby Week in Louisville with tours and special events
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Holiday Tours

Celebrate the season with tours to Bardstown, Paristown Village, and Buffalo Trace
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Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Tours & More

From handcrafted custom travel itineraries to public and private tour offerings, Mint Julep Experiences is Kentucky’s premier destination management company for the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, legendary horse farms, historic Kentucky landmarks and the Commonwealth’s rich culinary scene.

Based in Louisville, the Mint Julep Experiences team of bourbon experts, veteran tour guides and city concierges do it all to help you or your group explore the living history of Kentucky in comfort and style. Regional transportation through Louisville, Bardstown, Lexington, Northern Kentucky, Cincinnati, Nashville, Franklin and more!

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Southern Hospitality with a Twist of Mint

Kentucky’s Most Trusted Tour Provider

As one of Conde Nast Traveler’s “Best Guided Drinking Tours in America,” the one-of-a-kind, family-owned tour company offers transportation and event planning services for hassle-free ventures for any group size, including corporate outings and V.I.P. excursions with transportation.

“Our tour with Mint Julep made our day so relaxing and carefree”

Tara C.

“I can’t imagine how our time could have been any better.”

Marilyn J.

“I did this for my husband but ended up loving every minute and learning to enjoy bourbon!”

Mary D.

“The Mint Julep KY Bourbon Trail Experience was one of the BEST vacations that our group of 10 have ever been on.”

Mike W.

“This group should come with a warning label, something to tell that a person will lose a week of work being distracted by happy memories and planning future trips back.”

Jeff M.

“I HIGHLY, highly recommend Mint Julep Tours when looking to book a bourbon trail trip.”

Sabrina A.

“If you want to see the Bourbon Trail but don’t have to work about planning, coordinating, or driving, then go with Mint Julep!”

Art B.

“Unreserved 5-star review for our experience with Mint Julep Tours. If a sixth star was possible Phil and his tour would deserve it.”

William G.

“Leaving the driving to someone else is the only way to go!”

Gary M.

“Informative, engaging and just plain FUN!”

Joni T.

17 Years of Excellence & Counting

Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame

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Showing our Local Pride & Support

Member of Many Fine Kentucky Organizations

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