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

Tue 20 Jan

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Starting at $109.95

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Tue 20 Jan

Starting at $109.95

Make a reservation

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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.

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Reviews (66)

Jodi M

Aug 2024

Great experience ! Boat ride was peaceful with a lot of great history about Kentucky. Old Taylor tour gave you a great distillery tour with great bourbon history !

U1522ILjasono

Aug 2024

Amazing experience. The crew was great and Darrel was a wealth of knowledge and relayed it in a fun energetic way. The tour at Buffalo Trace was also great with Tyree who was also an amazing guide!

Response from Host

Aug 2024

Great to hear y'all had fun! We love what we do and equally love our crew!

calicocatfish

Jul 2024

This was our third Kentucky River cruise tour. We were celebrating our son's birthday with a tour of Buffalo Trace first. As always, the tour was excellent. Nathan gives a great history of Kentucky, the river, and its surroundings.