Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Tours & VIP Transportation

Mint Julep is a full-service experiential tourism and destination management company. We combine deep expertise, long-term partnerships and complete hospitality services to help you experience the richness of Kentucky culture.

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Secrets of Bluegrass Chefs Elevated Experience

Secure your tickets to be part of a live TV audience as you watch a taping of “Secrets of Bluegrass Chefs” at the Kitchen Theater at Paristown. 2021 dates now available for booking through July, with limited tickets and seating capacity.

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Custom Tours

Work with an experience coordinator to craft a one-day or multi-day custom itinerary in the Bluegrass state. Custom tours are available 7-days a week and give guests exclusive access not available on public tours. Custom tours may include behind-the-scenes exclusive access, straight-from-the-barrel tastings, cocktail mixology classes and cooking demos. You customize your experience!

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Mint on Mellwood

Host your next celebration, fundraiser or corporate event at Mint on Mellwood— our modern industrial events venue located in Butchertown. Complete with a bourbon barrel bar, Kentucky art and spacious windows.

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Bourbon City Cruisers

Bourbon City Cruisers is a sister company of Mint Julep, providing a unique Louisville experience with electric tuk-tuk tours. Cruise the Bourbon City on a sightseeing or cocktail cruise, visiting Whiskey Row, Butchertown and other popular Louisville neighborhoods.

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Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Tours & VIP Transportation

Distillery tours, horse farm visits, Cooperage tours, food tours and more through the Bluegrass State.

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Secrets of Bluegrass Chefs Elevated Experience

Secure your tickets to be part of a live TV audience as you watch a taping of
“Secrets of Bluegrass Chefs” at the Kitchen Theater at Paristown.

Get Tickets

Mint on Mellwood

Host your next celebration, fundraiser or corporate event at Mint on Mellwood— our modern industrial events venue located in Butchertown.

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Bourbon City Cruisers

Electric tuk-tuk tours of Louisville. City sightseeing, cocktail cruises and distillery visits.

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Custom
Tours

Build your own itinerary of distilleries, horse farms and more with the help of our experience experts for any size group.

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Public
Tours

Pre-planned itineraries for crafted Kentucky tours to distilleries, horse farms, breweries, landmarks and foodie experiences.

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Private
Events Venue

Newly renovated Louisville event venue located in Butchertown. Mint on Mellwood allows catering at your choice and is a BYOB venue.

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Experiences

Distilleries

Tour bourbon distillers and taste a variety of craft spirits

Horse Farms

Visit stud farms that are home to Derby winners, nurseries with foals, or training facilities

Culinary

Discover the best local restaurants or go inside kitchens of artisan food makers

Sightseeing

See the State through historic landmarks, colorful murals and charming places

Breweries

Find your new favorite beer and go behind-the-scenes at Louisville's best craft breweries

Wineries

Travel the rolling hills of Kentucky to meet vintners using time-honored techniques to create signature wines

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Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Tours and More

From handcrafted custom tour itineraries to public 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.

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.

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

Let’s Cruise!

Cruise through Louisville on a tuk-tuk sightseeing, cocktail or brews cruise tour. Available daily Wednesday through Sunday.

The eco-friendly tuk tuk vehicles fit six passengers for a leisurely ride around the Bourbon City. There’s no rush in a tuk tuk! Add a cruise around downtown Louisville to your bourbon weekend. Find the best tour for your group focused to sightseeing, urban distilleries and breweries or craft cocktails. Private charters are also available!

Bourbon City Cruisers visits eclectic neighborhoods, local favorites and more. We call it “transportainment.” Tuk tuks are quirky, fun and unlike any other ride you’ve ever taken!

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Our Recent Reviews

Find out why we’re Kentucky’s most trusted tour provider

“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.

“Every member of our group agrees that this was one of the best times we have ever had!!”

Robert S.

“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.

“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.

“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.

12 Years of Excellence & Counting

Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame

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Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Tours & VIP Transportation

Secrets of Bluegrass Chefs Elevated Experience

Custom Tours

Mint on Mellwood

Bourbon City Cruisers

Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Tours & VIP Transportation

Secrets of Bluegrass Chefs Elevated Experience

Mint on Mellwood