Bourbon Boat Tour: Unique Kentucky Bourbon Trail Experience
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Frankfort
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: 1 day learn more
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 will view this historic spot from the river and talk about the impacts this great man had on our state and the region as a whole!

  • Kentucky State Capitol - Viewed from the river where your captain will teach you the history of the building, where it falls in line in Kentucky’s history and more.

  • Bourbon On Main - Approximately halfway through our tour, you will stop at a dock and walk a short distance, 200 yards, to local bourbon hot spot, Bourbon on Main, where you will participate in a premium bourbon tasting. You will be sampling three bourbon’s of their choice, normally a few barrel picks, which means you cannot get that specific bourbon ANY WHERE else! You tasting professional will teach you how to taste as well as some history of all bourbons.
    After the tasting, we return to the river to finish our tour and some great time on the river!

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 bourbon: corn, expertise, and limestone filtered spring water! Indeed, without the Kentucky River’s limestone filtered spring water, bourbon may never have come into existence. Curious to know why? That’s precisely what we delve into during our tour. Join us to understand how the history of our state has shaped the identity and moniker of bourbon.

Our Captains are not only skilled seafarers, but they’re also excellent historical narrators. They’ll captivate you with unique, rarely shared tales, offering insights unavailable elsewhere or presenting the story in a more comprehensive manner than what’s available on board the boat. Don’t just take our word for it—take a look at our glowing reviews on Trip Advisor!

Location
740 Wilkinson Blvd
Wilkinson Boulevard
You will meet for your tour at Riverview Park, the boat dock side. (across the street from Urban Woods Apartments; very bright apartment buildings! You will meet your captains at the boat dock, which is down a ramp or set of steps from where you park.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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966leannc
Oct 19, 2023
Excellent - So relaxing and informative! We loved it!!! I would highly recommend it!! They had bathrooms on board and offered water or ginger ale, also we got a bourbon ball!
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Canewood116
Oct 13, 2023
Kentucky's Best! - I booked this boat ride and tasting for my husband's birthday. He loved it and it exceeded my expectations! Captain Nathan was a wonderful tour guide, giving lots of information about Kentucky and the history of bourbon. The boat ride was gorgeous and such a wonderful view of Frankfort and the Ky river. We were offered bourbon balls and Ale 8 One to drink while cruising along. Once we docked, we headed up to Buffalo Trace, just down the street. We did a fun tasting there and then headed to the gift shop to purchase what we liked. It was a great day. I also recommend lunch at Jim's Seafood before the riverboat cruise. A wonderful afternoon in Kentucky!
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S5181nvvictoriad
Oct 12, 2023
A must do when in Frankfort - We all had a great experience. We suggest everyone going to Buffalo Trace do it via the KY Bourbon Boat Tour. You’ll have a great trip up and down the river and the history of bourbon, Frankfort and Kentucky will be shared and new friends will be made
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Chrispv7037ng
Oct 7, 2023
Wonderful time on the River Tour - Captain Nathan has a plethora of knowledge about Bourbon and the great Commonwealth of Kentucky. My husband & I had a wonderful time! We learned a lot, saw some beautiful views you can only see from the Kentucky River, LOVED the sample of Ruth's candy and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I highly recommend this tour to everyone! And bring you cooler - there are bathrooms on the boat!
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Stephenrh5654db
Oct 5, 2023
Sibling bourbon trail trip. - 2nd tour with the River Tours! Very enjoyable! The crew is extremely knowledgeable and makes the journey the best!
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C1906wqmelissab
Oct 3, 2023
Great time! - Alison and Nathan were great. They were both knowledgeable and funny. We have already recommended them to others!
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Phoenixrising1964
Oct 2, 2023
Great Day on the River learning about Kentucky Bourbon! - We had a fabulous time!!! Our captain and tour guide were top notch. It was a super day on the water and we learned a lot of Kentucky and Bourbon history!
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Robinthebird2
Sep 29, 2023
A must do adventure! - We had an outstanding trip today! With Nathan and Allison. So much history, a cool drink, Rebecca Ruth chocolate, wildlife and going through the lock that was shared with us!! This is a much do!!
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Imacrabtree
Sep 25, 2023
Trace tour - The trip was a nice ride on the river, informative and fun. So much history in this town. The communication was clear and the guide very welcoming and personable. We enjoyed the tasting at Buffalo Trace after.
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Kisseljanet
Sep 18, 2023
Excellent experience!! - Immaculate spacious boat, great responsiveness on questions, pizza was delicious that they ordered and delivered for us and captain Nathan was really informative and friendly. Overall great time! The tasting at buffalo trace was also really well done.
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