Bourbon Boat Tour in Frankfort with Tasting

Frankfort, US
98% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (91 reviews)

Highlights

  • Boat tour on the Kentucky River
  • Viewing the back of Buffalo Trace Distillery
  • Seeing Daniel Boone's grave from below
  • Viewing the sites of previous distilleries
  • Premium bourbon tasting at Bourbon on Main

Meeting Point

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".

Meeting point

101 Riverboat Lndg, Frankfort, KY 40601 , United States

End point

End Point

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".

Meeting point

101 Riverboat Lndg, Frankfort, KY 40601 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

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.

2

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!

3

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.

4

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!

Duration 60 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by Kentucky River Tours

What our experts say

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    Arrive early to explore downtown Frankfort
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    Check out Bourbon on Main for unique tastings
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    Dress casually, it can get breezy on the water
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    Capture views of the Singing Bridge during the tour
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    Consider visiting local distilleries afterward

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