Explore Kentucky by private vehicle with a horse farm tour, bourbon tasting, and winery stop
8 Hours
Up to 10 people
Private vehicle, tastings, water
Spend 8 hours exploring Kentucky’s Bluegrass region in a private vehicle with an experienced guide/driver. Visit a horse farm, a bourbon distillery, and a local winery with tastings along the way.
Ages 21+ only. The full distillery tour at Buffalo Trace is not included.
Cancel 30+ days before your tour date for a full refund. Cancel 7–29 days before for a 50% refund. Within 7 days, tours are non-refundable.
Yes. The Triple Crown tour is for ages 21+ only.
Yes. Complete the waiver before the day of your tour.
No. The full distillery tour at Buffalo Trace is not included.
Standing on the banks of the Kentucky River in Frankfort, Buffalo Trace Distillery draws visitors into a working landscape of aging warehouses, copper pot stills, and the deep, sweet scent of maturing bourbon. The grounds feel lived-in and genuinely historic, where production has continued for more than two centuries. Buffalo Trace Distillery invites you to walk among the same rickhouses where some of the world's most sought-after spirits quietly rest.
Abe, Bill, Colin, and the rest of the guides here have built a serious reputation for making bourbon tours feel personal rather than transactional. Reviewers consistently highlight how much the guides know, not just about bourbon and distilleries, but about Kentucky history, horse farms, and local culture. That depth of knowledge, paired with a genuinely warm and laid-back approach, is what keeps people coming back for repeat visits and recommending the experience to friends. The private tour format seems to be a big part of what makes this work. Groups can linger at distilleries they love, add stops on the fly, and shape the day around their own interests. Smaller or lesser-known distilleries get just as much attention as the big names, which seasoned bourbon fans especially seem to appreciate. Little touches matter too, like guides carrying purchases, taking photos throughout the day, and even shipping a forgotten item home after the tour. If there is a consistent thread across nearly every review, it is that people leave feeling like they made a friend. Abe in particular draws praise both as a guide and as an attentive, responsive owner in the planning stages. For anyone considering a bourbon trail trip in Kentucky, this outfit clearly delivers a well-organized, memorable day that goes well beyond just driving people between distilleries.
Spectacular adventure! Abe is a top notch guide who was very flexible taking into account our desire to visit smaller distilleries. We especially loved Whiskey Thief. Abe is extremely knowledgeable about the bourbon industry, history of the distilleries and Lexington and surrounding areas. We enjoyed a full day of great tastings, lively conversation, and beautiful views. Never a dull moment! We will be back to tour the breeding farms with Horse and Barrel Tours.
Victoria Tomaryn
February 16, 2026
Spectacular adventure! Abe is a top notch guide who was very flexible taking into account our desire to visit smaller distilleries. We especially loved Whiskey Thief. Abe is extremely knowledgeable about the bourbon industry, history of the distilleries and Lexington and surrounding areas. We enjoyed a full day of great tastings, lively conversation, and beautiful views. Never a dull moment! We will be back to tour the breeding farms with Horse and Barrel Tours.
Victoria Tomaryn
February 16, 2026