On Tap Tours made our bourbon tour far more stressful than it should've been. Communication fell…read moreapart after my initial payment -- I spent over a week trying to get basic updates with no response. It wasn't until I escalated repeatedly that someone finally got back to me, promising to "make it right" and offer a discount for the disorganization. That never truly materialized. Our drivers showed up late, weren't informed of the itinerary until the night before, and we were charged for 15 guests even though only 13 attended (offered a partial refund for the missing 2). Two vans arrived when one would have been enough -- a clear sign of poor planning. Our Buffalo Trace tour wasn't at the time requested, and our group got split, likely due to late booking. If you're just looking for a ride between distilleries, this company might do the job. But if you want a stress-free, well-organized experience with honest follow-through -- look elsewhere.

My friends and I did the Brewery tour for a birthday celebration, we had so much fun!!…read more Our tour started at West Sixth around noon. The tour included 3 beers and a walk through of the brewery. Our tour guide was so much fun and even had cupcakes for our friends birthday! After West Sixth we got on the party bus. Bill, the party bus driver, was waiting for us. He was so friendly and immediately told us about the coolers and passed us the aux cord. Bill drove us to the distillery district where we went on tours at Wise Bird and Ethereal. We spent around 2 hours in this area which was nice because we had the option to get food. From Ethereal we went to Rock House Brewery, then to Mirror Twin! At each brewery we got a tour and small explanation on how they made their beer. We also got plenty of samples at each brewery. Mirror Twin was our final destination. We arrived just in time for the UK game! Part of our tour included a small seating area for our friends to watch the UK game! Everybody at Lex on Tab was so friendly and accommodating- I would recommend this tour to everybody!

My wife and I used Horse and Barrel Tours for our first visit to Kentucky and the Bourbon Trail. I…read moredon't think our experience could have been any better. Bill was our guide for the day, but he was so much more than that. He took lots of great photos, shared history and stories, opened doors, carried our things to the car; he was such a pleasure to spend time with and we were sad when the tour ended. Everyone should experience a day like we had with Bill!!

We had a wonderful time on this tour! Everything was planned out and went incredibly smoothly. Abe…read morewas a great driver, who guided us at every stop and kept us on schedule without it ever feeling like he was rushing us. We chose the package that included a private vehicle to a horse farm, bourbon distillery and a winery. All three venues were great choices, and clearly had a good relationship with Horse and Barrel Tours. Definitely a great way to see a good mix of things around the Lexington area!

This was a very unique tour experience. And in a good way! I have been on a bunch of bourbon tours…read moreat distilleries. This was by far one of the most memorable. From getting to taste the mash, to the whiskey, right off the steel, and then the thumb right out of the barrel to try and barrel proof. It was an amazing tour. Our guide was very engaging and had lots of great stories. I would highly recommend this to her if you're in the Lexington area

James E. Pepper was the last tour on our Bourbon Trail adventure. Our guide Taylor was…read moreknowledgeable and personable. We appreciated that they were studying in a field that applied to whiskey production and thus were able to explain concepts and methods in a scientific way that might not come up on your typical distillery tour. The tour included some pleasantries that we did not encounter on other tours such as the bourbon ball and opportunity to taste white dog off the still. Other treats included tasting the mash, thieving straight from a barrel on the column still floor, sampling the different bourbons and overall touring of the historic building. The complimentary glasses were appreciated and the "original old fashioned" from the bar afterwards was a great way to wrap up the tour. Whether your first, last or only stop for a distillery tour, I would recommend this one for an all inclusive experience. Our guide absolutely earned our gratuity with the passion and knowledge they displayed. Do recommend!

Had an incredible and informative tour with Jerry!!! It was pouring down rain the day of our tour…read moreand he went above and beyond to make sure our experience was incredible.

We had a great tour that was personalized to our small group of family and friends. Stone Fences…read morecame all the way out to Louisville to pick us up at the house to take us far from the city for less than what it would have cost for a big bus tour of Louisville Distilleries. Highly recommend!!

Leslie was awesome. Lots of good info and conversations…read more Very unique tour with lots of great stops and food! Everything was well coordinated. Drinks were really interesting and fit with the food and tour. Definitely recommend this tour

We love city tours. Walking tours, bike tours, food tours, bus tours. With limited time in a city,…read morethey're a great way to get a feel for the area and to pick out places you'd like to revisit. Heck, we've even taken tours in our own city! Very fun. This tour was no exception. We had a very enjoyable afternoon, got to see a lot of different things, learn a bit about the history of Louisville, and try some delicious foods. The format of this tour is as such: the bus drops you off at a location for 30-60 minutes, giving you time to explore while City Taste runs off to pick up food from a local eatery. When you get back on the bus, there's a taste (and a drink) to be eaten as you drive on to the next stop. The benefit of this is that you get to experience AND taste bits of Louisville, instead of one or the other. The drawback is that there is sometimes a bit of waiting around for the bus to return. On our tour, we stopped at Schimpffs candy shop, Churchill Downs (where we took a tour), Old Louisville, Louisville Slugger OR NULU (we were given an option), and the Belle of Louisville. Our favorite stop was Old Louisville by far. What a BEAUTIFUL area with such rich history! The food we had was fried green tomatoes, hush puppies, hot brown pizza, pulled pork and potato salad, and Derby Pie. All were delicious, but the particular favorites were the hush puppies and the hot brown pizza. Alongside came a variety of drinks... we weren't huge fans of the flavored beers and wines (vanilla, strawberry, etc.) but we liked the bourbon tastings, the bourbon coffee, and the mint julep at the end. For reference, the food quantity was enough to keep us mostly satisfied but not amounting to a full meal replacement. I wouldn't eat a huge lunch before you go, but I also wouldn't show up hungry. City Taste Tours was extremely accommodating and gracious to our family. I realize these tours aren't geared toward kids specifically, but they went out of their way to make it enjoyable for everyone on board. If you're looking for a tour that's a bit of everything, a "taste" of all tours, this is the one for you. It's quirky, fun, and a great way to spend an afternoon in Louisville. **One last thing I'd mention: we booked a private tour, mostly because we just didn't want to take away from anyone else's experience by bringing 6 kids along. We were surprised to find out after being picked up that the bus was picking up other riders as well. It honestly worked out TOTALLY fine - it was a great couple that came along with us - but I just mention this to warn someone who actually cares a lot about it being a private tour... you might want to double check that they don't somehow overlook your private reservation and add extra people to your group.

Our tour today was fantastic! Our tour guide Miranda was outstanding! I would highly recommend her…read morefor your next tour. Such a fun and informative tour!

What a great time! We did the Queen Tour with Harrison-he was so engaging and very nice to…read moreentertain the kiddos! It was perfect weather-hot outside and a perfect cool down refrigerator temp in the "caves". Wear tennis shoes and it does last the full 90 minutes-time does fly though! Again-Harrison was just great! Great work!

I had an excellent experience with Mint Julep Tours. Ron was very knowledgeable, funny, engaging,…read moreand friendly--he made the entire tour enjoyable from start to finish. Jerry was an awesome driver, keeping the ride smooth, relaxing, and completely stress-free so we could fully enjoy the tastings without worry. We visited Maker's Mark, Heaven Hill, Lux Row Distillers, and Bardstown Bourbon Company--each stop was unique and memorable. I would highly recommend Mint Julep Tours to anyone looking for a fun, well-organized, and informative bourbon trail experience.

We booked a private tour for 5 with Mint Julep for my 50th birthday, and had an absolute blast…read more Cindy was our guide for an all day excursion to 3 distilleries and lunch. She was fantastic and full of knowledge about the area, the distilleries, and the history of bourbon. She even managed to squeeze in a quick trip to a fantastic little candy store to grab some bourbon balls (which were delicious). I highly recommend Mint Julep Tours if you're thinking of taking a trip through the bourbon trail!

We enjoyed the relaxing and informative cruise on the Kentucky River. Daryl, our tour guide, shared…read moreinteresting stories about the River, Kentucky history and bourbon making. He was friendly, engaging and humorous. The round trip ride lasted about 90 minutes. The boat was very nice with bench seating and the ride was smooth. We sat upstairs in the open air to enjoy to scenery. A bar tender will take drink orders and deliver beverages to your seats. Drink prices are reasonable. Drinks can also be ordered and purchased on line. (I think snacks were also available). We booked our cruise several months in advance with tour and tasting tickets at Buffalo Trace Distillery. Two members of our party backed out and we were able to cancel their reservations (thankfully) the week before and get a refund. We started with our visit to Buffalo Trace. We arrived about an hour early so we could shop at the distillery and we were glad we did because we did not have time to shop after the tasting and getting to the boat. The tight timeline between the tasting and the boat departure was the only downside to the trip. I recommend the cruise, but plan on going at least an hour early to the distillery to shop.

The dock was within walking distance of where we stayed and just moments from downtown. Right on…read moretime, easy to find and quick to board. The weather was enjoyable in late September and the shaded top deck had 360° views. The crew were friendly and attentive, the boat clean and in good shape. There is a drink menu available online, the prices were reasonable and the selection extensive. Nathan was our guide and we recommend them. They were knowledgeable and got a few laughs out of us. The sites seen along the way were lovely and some only accessible by boat. Passing under the bridges and by nature was made more fun knowing their history, we also saw the effects of the recent flood. We didn't see the distillery, but that might have been a different tour, different season or a result of the flood, but we got to see the singing bridge, which we were told would be deconstructed in time. We had a great time aboard the Kentucky River Boat and would return. Be sure to tip your tour guide as ours added to the experience!

Had such great memories at this place, me and my wife loved there desert wines and sandwiches the…read morelive music was always a plus and the service was always amazing. Now that that the place is up for sale it saddens us since this was about the only place to go in town to enjoy a peaceful night out, hopefully someone buys the place so we can have more great memories.

Do they still serve food. Atmosphere and wine is good. You don't want to drive away less than Sober!read more

What a wonderful hidden gem. Brian, owner and winemaker, gave the tasting himself and had all the…read moreinsight you could ask for. Quaint, intimate setting made it personalized. I'll be back next time I'm in the area.

Great small winery. Brian was amazing. He really was knowledgeable about his wine. Great place to…read morevisit.