James B. Beam, Heaven Hill & Lux Row Bourbon Tour Louisville

Three distilleries, three tastings, and lunch: all arranged for you in one day.

A guided bourbon tour in Louisville visiting James B. Beam Distilling Co., Heaven Hill and Lux Row with admission, tastings at each stop, and a local lunch included. The tour runs nine hours with transportation, a live English-speaking guide, and air-conditioned vehicles. Minimum age is 12. Complimentary ice and bottled water are provided throughout the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Bourbon tours and tastings

• Tour and taste at James B. Beam
• Connoisseur tasting at Heaven Hill
• Tour and tasting at Lux Row

The experience

How do you fit three distillery tours into one day without driving yourself? This tour handles the route and the stops, leaving you to focus on the bourbon. You'll visit James B. Beam Distilling Co. for a guided tour and tastings, Heaven Hill for a connoisseur tasting of their bourbons, and Lux Row for another tour-and-tasting combination. All three distillery admissions are included, so there's no separate ticket to buy at each gate.

Lunch happens at a local favorite with a fixed menu, and the tour provides complimentary ice and bottled water throughout the nine-hour day. Transportation is handled in new air-conditioned vehicles, and a live guide in English leads the whole experience. The operator behind this tour, Mint Julep Experiences, has been running Kentucky Bourbon Trail tours for nearly 20 years and has served over a million guests.

What’s included

• All three distillery admissions and tastings.
• a guided tour at each stop led by a live English-speaking guide.
• local lunch with fixed menu.
• transportation in air-conditioned vehicles.
• complimentary ice and bottled water throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesFridayDeparts at 08:15

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 22

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville

Is this one for you?This tour works best for groups or solo travelers who want to experience multiple distilleries without arranging their own transportation or planning the day's route: the guide and the itinerary handle both, leaving you to focus on the bourbon and the company you're in.

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Top questions

What exactly happens at each of the three distilleries?

James B. Beam Distilling Co. includes a guided tour and tastings that explore the artistry of bourbon-making. Heaven Hill offers a premium connoisseur tasting of their celebrated bourbons. Lux Row rounds out the day with a tour and tastings at this iconic name in bourbon history.

Is transportation included, or do I need to drive myself?

Transportation is included in the tour price. You'll travel in new air-conditioned vehicles with the group, so there's no need to arrange your own car or navigate between the three distilleries.

What's included in the lunch?

Lunch at a local favorite restaurant is included with a fixed menu. The tour also provides complimentary ice and bottled water throughout the day.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs nine hours from start to finish, which gives you time for three full distillery experiences plus lunch without feeling rushed.

Is there a minimum age to join?

Yes, the minimum age is 12. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.