Historic Downtown Frankfort Tour: Southern Hospitality

We are a 100+ year old company with a small family owned atmosphere. Our Tour Guides provide traditional Southern Hospitality and energy to our tours. We are located in the heart of beautiful Historic Downtown Frankfort.

Duration: 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 116 E 2nd St - Visit to book a tour today!
    Taste locally made chocolate during a tour and the Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Shop in Frankfort, Kentucky. Visit this production facility and museum in historic downtown Frankfort for a small-group tour including the chance to sample the original Bourbon Ball chocolate. Learn about the history of this…
What's Included
  • Chocolate sample included
  • Tours last 25-30 minutes
  • Production operates Mon-Thurs
What's Not Included
  • Note: Production is NOT scheduled for tours on Fri or Sat.
Additional Information
  • Tour participants who suffer from allergies to peanuts and other allergens should not book this tour.
Location
116 E 2nd St
East 2nd Street
Please go to the candy counter and show your ticket for tour admission.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Robmeganboleyhart
Jul 10, 2024
Great story. Amazing history. Delicious balls. - I stopped in Frankfort on my way across Kentucky and toured the Rebecca Ruth Museum. The tour is very brief, only 30 minutes or so (which includes an 8-minute video), but for the price (only $10) that seemed totally fair. My guide answered all my questions and was very friendly. The actual kitchen at the museum is a surprisingly small operation, considering they make millions of candies per year. It's all very impressive. Ruth's story is definitely worth experiencing.
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393russelk
Jul 7, 2024
Perfect 30 minute tour - Very fun, informative tour of this important and historic candy shop. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and fun. The behind the scenes look at the kitchen and production line was amazing. Great atmosphere and museum/gift shop to load up on all of the bourbon balls you could ever want.
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Michaelgi1572ay
May 30, 2024
Best tour Rebecca Ruth tour - Staff was very helpful and informative. Candy was excellent. Tour was awesome. Would definitely recommend. 100% loved this experience.
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Seizetheday212
May 8, 2024
Enjoyed the tour of this candy factory that stays true to its historic roots and within the family. - The two women who started this candy business in the late 1800's were trailblazers! We attended the 150th Kentucky Derby (on my bucket list). We are from WA State. In researching options to visit during our five day trip to Kentucky--this tour was added to our list. I wanted to learn the story firsthand about the creator of the original bourbon ball. My maternal grandmother who was born in 1909 from Arkansas made bourbon and rum balls at Christmas - I was a "little helper." I purchased a gift set of boubon balls to send to my 85 year old mother for Mother's Day. I am pleased that Ruth's Candy offers a wide variety of chocolates. We purchased several kinds for our two grown daughters that have not developed a taste for alcohol infused chocolates. The factory location is in a lovely part of the countryside outside Lexington, Kentucky.
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Ashley
Apr 22, 2024
Fantastic experience and excellent chocolate - Fantastic tour of the chocolate and boxes being made. Chocolate was delicious. Abby did a great job on the tour. Highly recommend a trip if near the area.
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Rpsmith21
Apr 7, 2024
Neat Experience - Super neat experience, love the history! Candy was delicious and all of the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable!
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Shelpow62
Mar 27, 2024
Yummy Candy - This was a fun tour. Not too long but a great historical story. All the folks that worked there are super friendly and the candy is amazing.
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Hokiechip
Mar 12, 2024
Great stop and tour. - Great stop, great tour. Well worth the stop. Exceptionally friendly people and a great story of Rebecca Ruth, an amazing woman
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Justasmalltowngirl25
Jul 25, 2024
History Meets Modern - If you are wanting a first hand look at where history meets modern production, then this is the place for you. The tour takes approximately 30 minutes and ends with chocolate, so it is a great stop!
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Terrio863
May 21, 2024
Sweets - Nice staff. Small area lots of antiques displayed. Would have likes little more information but chocolate is super hummy
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).