Bourbon Boat Tour in Frankfort with Tasting

Overview

The Kentucky Bourbon Trail has numerous ways to experience bourbon. Distillery tours, bourbon tastings, cocktail classes and more. But, we are the only look at the bourbon industry from the water!

Why is this important? Kentucky has three things that make the best bourbon: corn, knowledge and limestone filtered spring water! And specifically, without the limestone filtered spring water of the Kentucky River, we may have never had bourbon. Why? Well, that what we explore on our tour. Come find why the history of our state is what gave bourbon what it is, its character and its name.

Our Captains are not only professional mariners, but also phenomenal history guides. They will entertain you and spin for you yarns that are not told anywhere else, or in a more complete picture way, than is offered onboard the boat. Check out our Trip Advisor reviews and see how guests overwhelmingly agree!

City: Kentucky

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $89.95

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Sat 21 Sep

Starting at $89.95

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Soda/Pop

Bottled water

A tasting at Bourbon on Main of three distiniguished bourbons.

Snacks

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Our boat is open decked, fully outdoors, so lots of fresh air and lots of space to spread out.

What To Expect

Frankfort

On this tour you will experience the best of two sides of Frankfort; Boats and Bourbon. This tour includes a boat tour on the Kentucky River, viewing the back of Buffalo Trace Distillery, Lock and Dam #4, Daniel Boone's grave from below, the sites of numerous other previous distilleries and more.

Daniel Boone Burial Site

We will view this historic spot from the river and talk about the impacts this great man had on our state and the region as a whole!

Kentucky State Capitol

Viewed from the river where your captain will teach you the history of the building, where it falls in line in Kentucky's history and more.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (22)

CheerswithChel

Jun 2022

An absolutely fabulous experience! Captains Allison and Nathan were delightful and had so much knowledge about history, restaurants, distilleries, and all things Kentucky 🤗 It was a truly delightful tour and I would definitely recommend it!

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thank you so much!

SusanStPete

Jun 2022

The Bourbon Boat Tour was fun and educational. We were picked up at Buffalo Trace Distillery and driven in a 15 passenger van to the boat (a quick drive). Captain Nathan greeted us as we boarded the boat. The boat trip is about two hours on the Kentucky River. You are allowed to brink drinks and snack. Water and soft drinks are supplied on board. Captain Nathan narrated the trip giving a history of the River and the bourbon industry. He was informative and entertaining at the same time. After the boat trip we were driven back to Buffalo Trace for a tasting. We had a great time and totally enjoyed the boat ride.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

We really enjoyed having you! Please come visit with us again... our Tour and Taste tours are our favorites!

C6552KKgaryw

Jun 2022

Captain Nathan was a wealth of knowledge. He helped us understand the bourbon making process and the history of the river and the city of Frankfort. He was cordial and kind, a good communicator and listener. The tasting experience at Bourbon on Main was excellent. The staff was well prepare for their presentation. This was my favorite portion of our "bourbon trail". Highly recommended.