Kentucky Bourbon Trail: Waterway Distillery Tour

Experience the unique Kentucky Bourbon Trail from the water on our boat tour. Discover the history and secrets behind bourbon’s character and name. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • A tasting at Bourbon on Main of three distinguished bourbons.
  • Snacks
Additional Information

There are endless opportunities to immerse yourself in bourbon at the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. You can explore distillery tours, sample bourbon, take part in cocktail workshops, and more. However, we offer an exclusive perspective of the bourbon industry—a view from the water!
Why does this matter? Kentucky holds three secrets to producing superior…

Location
101 Riverboat Lndg
Riverboat Landing
As of August 9, 2024: You will meet for the tour at the Frankfort Boat Club Head Boat, located at 101 Riverboat Landing, in downtown Frankfort, Kentucky. This is located behind the Paul Sawyier Public Library directly below the 2nd Street Bridge, also known as "The Singing Bridge".
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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148garyb
Oct 8, 2024
Perfect day - Fun boat ride followed by tasting/tour at Buffalo Trace. Our guide/narrator, Daryl, was a superb storyteller, and we learned a lot about the early hist of the bourbon industry. Be aware that the boat does not stop at the distillery. You return to the boat landing and drive 10 min over to Buffalo Trace.
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Trail617722
Oct 6, 2024
Weekend on the Bourbon Trail - The excursion was very informative as well as entertaining. The captain was interesting and the scenery was beautiful There were four of us in our group and we all agree it was a highlight of our Bourbon tasting trip.
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Linda_w
Sep 29, 2024
KY history, bourbon, fun! - The crew was very knowledgeable and passionate about Kentucky history and bourbon. A lot of fun. . . and we learned a few things!
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V340wrstevep
Sep 19, 2024
Excellence on The River ! - An outstanding, fun trip and outing. The boat is immaculately cared for and clean. The crew immediately makes you feel welcome as soon as you step on board and they are completely attentive to all your needs throughout the cruise. They are 100% accommodating and knowledgeable about the areas rich history. It’s just a whole lot of fun and an outstanding value. Very affordable, reasonable tours coupled with the five star service you receive make this an unbeatable destination. It’s possible you may find a beverage as good as those served on the boat but doubtful you will find one better.. Everything they do is Michelin star quality! Their prices are so affordable and lower than anywhere else , while offering nothing but the highest quality to their passengers. With the crazy inflation everywhere, this boat tour is an extremely rare exception to that. What a absolute value and totally fun time!
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B2154mhkathleenr
Sep 8, 2024
Bourbon History and tastings on the KY River - The boat, guides, tastings and experience were all fantastic for our group of bourbon novice to aficionados! Strongly recommend!
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Loridw6766gu
Aug 15, 2024
Bourbon and Frankfort History Tour - The captain was extremely knowledgeable and easily answered questions and interacted with the guests. The other boat staff were very friendly and made for an enjoyable river cruise!
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Laura_p
Jul 25, 2024
Must do event! - My husband and I have been doing bourbon tours and tastings for years and this is one of our favorites! Darrell our guide was amazing and added humor that kept everyone’s interest.
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424brennanb
Jul 23, 2024
Loved it - The views were amazing, it was nice and breezy on the river The guides were friendly and answered any questions, told alot of history would definitely recommend.
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Discover3132
Jul 21, 2024
Bourbon Boat Tour - The captain and tour presenter were awesome as was the gentleman who spoke about each bourbon. Not only was the bourbon sampling great, but learning about the history of the area was a bonus. The guide was humorous and knowledgeable - great tour!
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P4874osstacyl
Jul 20, 2024
Great Tour - The boat tour was Great! The staff was very friendly and the boat was super clean! Darrel was very informative and we really enjoyed hearing how the river played a big role in bourbon history. It was also neat seeing Buffalo Trace from the river. It was a great over all experience! This Owensboro KY Crew highly recommends!
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