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We provide a customized private tour day of bourbon distilleries at affordable rates.
Why Our Private Tour Day is Different
YOU'LL WORK DIRECTLY WITH THE OWNER:
When you call, text or email, you will be dealing directly with the owner who has 18+ years of experience in the bourbon industry working for one of the largest whiskey distillers in the world, not someone who works doing inside sales and hasn’t seen all of the distilleries.
OUR TOUR GUIDES ARE EXPERIENCED & KNOWLEDGEABLE
Our tour guides are knowledgeable bourbon industry professionals who have worked in a variety of segments including distilleries, liquor stores, bars, restaurants, other tour companies or are just plain bourbon geeks. They can answer your bourbon questions.
YOU'LL HAVE YOUR OWN CUSTOMIZED AGENDA:
Start when you want. Go where you want. Go with people you want to be with. Not a large, public bus tour. No waiting around for others.
BUY 'HARD TO FIND' BOURBON BOTTLES:
We know where to shop and can take you there.
WE GET GREAT REVIEWS!
"Our private tour with KYBIT was perfection!"
"Great experience at reasonable price."
"Great trip. The highest recommendation."
"EXCELLENT. Highly organized."
Plan Your Private Customized Tour Day
Our PRIVATE CUSTOMIZED TOUR DAY includes 3 distillery visits and private transportation with an experienced guide.
If you would like to expand your Tour Day to include non-bourbon excursions (i.e., Churchill Downs, horse farms, wineries, breweries, Muhammad Ali Center, Louisiville Slugger Museum, etc.) we can discuss options with you. We can also make recommendations lunch spots, hotels, etc.
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STEP 1: Fill out a TOUR REQUEST FORM or CALL US with your bourbon tour interests & questions.
STEP 2: We'll send you our KYBIT TOUR TRIP PLANNING EMAIL with all the details.
STEP 3: Together we will FINALIZE YOUR CUSTOM TOUR DAY details and our 'Concierge Ticket Service' will get your tour and tasting reservations.
Choose a Bourbon Region & Distilleries
Not sure about which region or distilleries to choose? We can offer suggestions based on your interests!
TOUR A
FRANKFORT AREA
Located on the Kentucky River and close to Thoroughbred horse farms in nearby Lexington, Frankfort offers a bourbon experience all its own.
Take your pick of 3 distilleries in the Frankfort area to create your customized Tour Day.
Woodford Reserve
Buffalo Trace
Four Roses
Wild Turkey
Bulleit Distilling Co
Castle & Key (Old Taylor)
Whiskey Thief Distilling Co
Bluegrass Distillers
Glenns Creek (Old Crow)
James E Pepper
J Mattingly 1845
Lexington Brewing & Distillery
Wilderness Trail
TOUR B
BARDSTOWN AREA
Known as the 'Bourbon Capital of the World', Bardstown is a charming town with a rich history of hospitality and bourbon.
Take your pick of three distilleries in the Bardstown area to create your customized Tour Day.
Maker's Mark
Willett
Heaven Hill
Jim Beam
Bardstown Bourbon Co
Lux Row
Preservation
Boundary Oak
Limestone Branch
Log Still Distillery
TOUR C
LOUISIVLLE AREA
Sample Louisville's unique urban & rural mix with its downtown 'Bourbon District' and distilleries in surrounding areas.
Take your pick of 3 distilleries in the Louisville area to create your customized Tour Day.
Kentucky Artisan
Jefferson's Reserve
Stitzel-Weller
Angel's Envy
Peerless
Rabbit Hole
Michter's
Evan Williams
Old Forester
Jeptha Creed
Copper & Kings Distillery
TOUR D
'BEST OF'
Explore Bardstown, Frankfort, and Louisville regions for a taste of Kentucky's different bourbon regions.
Take your pick of 3 distilleries from the Bardstown, Frankfort, and Louisville lists to create your customized Tour Day.
Additional mileage and tour time adds additional $75 will be added to the Tour Day total cost.
Pricing
'TOUR DAY' pricing includes private SUV or VAN transportation with pick up/drop off in Louisville and 3 distillery stops. A 4th stop at an additional distillery or liquor store can be added for $50. The cost of distillery tickets is not included in pricing below (as these will vary based upon your itinerary).
We provide a 'Concierge Ticket Service' to secure tickets for you and the ticket cost will be added to your total.
Additional costs/fees:
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Taxes & fees are 14.5%.
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Minimum gratuity of 18%.
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Transportation Upgrade Options' under the 'Fine Print' below.
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Lexington pickup is available for $100 for Tour Days limited to the Frankfort area.
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Kentucky Derby weekend rates are higher.
Tour Day Per Person, Per Day, Per Vehicle Rates:
Passenger Van
11 People: $99 pp (max 11 people per van)
10 People: $109 per person
9 People: $119 per person
8 People: $129 per person
7 People: $139 per person
Standard SUV/Mini Van
6 People: $139 per person
5 People: $149 per person
4 People: $159 per person
Sedan
3 People: $229 per person
2 People: $329 per person
Maserati
1 Person: $1,000 (Sat & Sun)
Request Your Tour
THE 'FINE PRINT' FOR ALL KENTUCKY BOURBON INSIDER DISTILLERY TOURS
Included in 'Tour Day' Price: We will work with you to customize an agenda for the day and will purchase 'public tour' tickets in advance once the 50% deposit is paid as part of our 'Concierge Ticket Service'. A Bourbon Tour Guide and designated driver will pick-up and drop-off at Louisville hotels or residences.
Not Included in 'Tour Day' Price: Tour tickets and/or tasting fees charged by each distillery are not included. The average distillery ticket is between $20 to $25 and includes a tasting. Some distilleries offer free or discounted tours and tasting to veterans, military and law enforcement with proper ID. We do not include lunch or gratuities for our bourbon tour guides in our listed price. Taxes and fees of 14.5% will be listed on the deposit request and final invoice. The 18% minimum gratuity will automatically be added to your 50% deposit request and final invoice. If someone gets sick in one of our vehicles, $100 minimum cleanup fee.
Deposit & Full Payment: One-half of our bourbon tour fee and the estimated distillery ticket costs is due the day the tour is booked with the remaining amount due based on the actual cost of distillery tickets at the end of the tour day. All major credit cards are accepted via the Square online payment system. If the final invoice is not paid after five business days, a $100 late payment fee will be applied.
Cancellation & Changes Policy: If you cancel at least 14 day(s) in advance of the tour date, there is a $100 service fee for each tour day booked with us and your remaining deposit will be refunded unless tickets for Glenn's Creek are purchased as these are not refundable. If you reschedule at least 14 day(s) in advance of the tour date, there is no service fee and your remaining deposit will be applied to your new date unless tickets for Glenn's Creek are purchased as these are not refundable. If you cancel under 14 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, your deposit will be forfeited.
Transportation Upgrade Options: This is a 'private tour' transportation experience. No outside guests will be in your vehicle. Once our 'Fleet Vehicles' are booked, we will use other rental vehicles on busy days. For two or three, a four door sedan will typically be used. For four, five or six people, a 'Standard Class SUV' (Ford Explorer or similar) or MiniVan (Dodge Caravan or similar) with a 3rd row will typically be used. Upgrade to a 'Fullsize Class SUV' (Tahoe or similar) for $175 or a 'Premium Class SUV' (Suburban, Ford Expedition or similar) for $225 or a passenger van (Mercedes Benz Sprinter, Ford Transit, Chevy Express or similar) for $275 per day. For seven to eleven people, a passenger van (Mercedes Benz Sprinter, Ford Transit, Chevy Express or similar) will be used.
Distillery Tours: Unless discussed and agreed to at the time of booking, all distillery tours will be booked for the standard 'public tour' offering at each distillery. Some specialty tours offered by distilleries will sell out weeks or months in advance, so they may not be available at the time of booking.
Other Topics:
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Minimum drinking age is 21 years and proper identification is checked at most all of the distilleries regardless of age. The distilleries ask that you drink responsibly while visiting their facilities and on their tours.
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For customer review details, please check Trip Advisor.
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If your tour day runs longer than nine hours, your group will be charged $50 per hour thereafter.
