Frankfort Kentucky Bourbon Trail River Tour

This tour is the perfect way to travel the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. You will participate in a river tour that gives you a birds eye view of the water that birthed bourbon. Along your river tour, expert guides will spin tales of the story of bourbon, the men and women who created it and the "then and now" of where bourbon takes us.
After leaving the river, we will travel back to the distillery, where you will go on the "Old Taylor Tour". Take a walk through bourbon history alongside E.H. Taylor Jr., the man who revolutionized the industry. From the Old Taylor House; to the OFC Building and OFC Fermenter #7, nicknamed “Old Taylor”; and finally to Warehouse C, you will see both the remnants and still-standing structures of what Taylor built, learn about his desire for perfection and purity in the bourbon making processes, and how he helped craft the industry as it is today.

Tour route includes stairs and there is a lot of walking involved. Comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended.

Meeting Point

101 Riverboat Lndg

101 Riverboat Lndg, Frankfort, KY 40601, USA

As of August 9, 2024: You will meet for the tour at the Frankfort Boat Club Head Boat, located at 101 Riverboat Landing, in downtown Frankfort, Kentucky. This is located behind the Paul Sawyier Public Library directly below the 2nd Street Bridge, also known as "The Singing Bridge".

What to expect:

Duration: 4 hours

Buffalo Trace Distillery

113 Great Buffalo Trce, , Frankfort, 40601-2091, Kentucky

Take a walk through bourbon history alongside E.H. Taylor Jr., the man who revolutionized the industry. From the Old Taylor House; to the OFC Building and OFC Fermenter #7, nicknamed “Old Taylor”; and finally to Warehouse C, you will see both the remnants and still-standing structures of what Taylor built, learn about his desire for perfection and purity in the bourbon making processes, and how he helped craft the industry as it is today.
Tour route includes stairs and there is a lot of walking involved. Comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended. Those with acrophobia and/or fear of walking across metal grates may want to seek a different tour.

For safety purposes, this tour is not available for guests under 12 years old. This tour route is not ADA accessible.

This tour includes a tasting of some of our award-winning products.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

"The Bourbon Boat" Kentucky River Tours

701 Wilkinson Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601, USA

Guests will be part of our Lock and Dam tour, getting to see all sides of Buffalo Trace Distillery, as well as going through the operation Lock and Dam #4, which was built in 1840!

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included