The Old Taylor Tour

Overview

This tour is the perfect way to travel the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. You will start with a wonderful BBQ lunch at our riverside dock in downtown Frankfort, KY.

Then, 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, you will travel 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. Included in this tour will be a progressive bourbon tasting of EH Taylor products.

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

City: Kentucky

Thu 01 Jan

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $109.95

Make a reservation

Thu 01 Jan

Starting at $109.95

Make a reservation

New York City Tours

Unique Activities (21) Transfers & Transportation (175) Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises (252) Entry Tickets (96) Sporting Events (4) Good for Small Groups (27) Seasonal & Holiday Tours (113) Walking Tours (705) Outdoor Activities (48) Limitied Availability Tours (29) LGBT Friendly Tours (9) Family-friendly Activities (8) Wildlife Activities (6) Solo Travelers' Tours (147) Food & Drinks (96) Travelers recommend (174) Good for Groups (32) Top Activities (75) Guided Audio Tours (10) Art, Culture & History (406) Attractions to explore (43) Sustainable Tours (1) Limousine Transfers (5) Donut Walking Tour (2) Virtual Experiences (1) Additional fees (7) DSA non-compliant (17)

What's Included

BBQ lunch of either a pulled pork or chicken sandwich or pimento cheese sandwich, two sides and a non alcoholic drink.

Soda/Pop

Snacks

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Buffalo Trace Distillery

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

Reviews (66)

RickH1312

Jun 2022

Seeing the dam and hearing how some idiots tried to run it! The Old Taylor tour at the Distillery was very informative.

Bfensty53

May 2022

I'm a bit remiss. My son and I took this tour in April and I'm writing this at the end of May! Our tour was the first day the Riverboats were back in operation for the season. We had a very leisurely cruise. We were fortunate that there was only one other couple on the boat with us so it was a more intimate cruise and we all had a great time. Our Captains were very knowledgeable of the river and it's history. I would recommend this tour. Since this tour is normally a smaller group than most, when we arrived at Buffalo Trace we were able to see parts of the facility that many do not get to see. All and all and very enjoyable trip and I would highly recommend it. Be sure to book in advance because this is a high demand trip.

mommamiller73

May 2022

Captains Nathan and Allison were great. Friendly, attention to detail, knowledgeable and fun. Great way to get some history and tour Buffalo Trace. The boat was nice and comfortable. Food options were local and yummy.

Response from Host

May 2022

Awesome! Thank you for the kind words!!