We are dedicated to developing new tours that visitors to Kentucky (and even long time residents) will enjoy. Here are some of our latest offerings. Please contact us at 502-583-1433 or info@mintjuleptours.com for more details.
VISIT BOURBON COUNTRY - Exclusive Masters Tour: This once-in-a lifetime weekend getaway to the “bourbon belt” includes four distillery tours, a three night discounted stay at the five star 21C Museum Hotel and first class transportation, plus lunch and special gifts. But the real bonus is an exclusive tour and tasting with Wild Turkey’s Master Distiller, Jimmy Russell! Enjoy two full days touring Kentucky's premier bourbon distilleries on an adventure you won't soon forget!
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ZIP, SIP & DIP ADVENTURE: Join us on a unique adventure to explore Louisville’s Mega Cavern for underground zip lining and a visit to Maker’s Mark for a distillery tour, tasting & personal bottle dipping in their signature red wax. This one of a kind outing begins with an exhilarating trip to the World’s only underground zip lining cavern, beneath the City of Louisville.Featuring 5 zips and 3 awesome challenge bridges through 17 miles of underground passageways. After this thrilling experience, enjoy a relaxing, scenic Bluegrass countryside jaunt to the premier Maker’s Mark distillery. You’ll see first-hand the process in which premium Kentucky bourbon is made, much like the practice began 200 years ago. You’ll learn about the rich tradition of the spirits industry and proud heritage it holds in Kentucky as you sample our favorite secret sauce and end the day by sealing your own bottle of Maker’s Mark bourbon in hot red wax. CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW TO SEE THE TOUR OVERVIEW.
BREW IN THE LOU, CRAFT BEER HOP: Craft beer enthusiasts unite! Louisville’s beer scene is “hopping” and with every sip of unique, locally brewed goodness we savored, the development of a fun pub crawl came about. The craft beer scene in Louisville is an adventure worth experiencing and what better way to check out the city’s must see pubs, than to have it hosted by Mint Julep Tours and incorporate the story behind each beer hot spot and what makes it unique. So kick back, relax and enjoy the ride as you travel through the Highland’s, NuLu, Germantown and other eclectic neighborhoods to quench your thirst at several brew pubs. CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW TO SEE THE TOUR OVERVIEW.
MOONSHINE & MADNESS HAUNTED HIGHLANDS GHOST TOUR: Guests have the unique opportunity to learn about this city's scandalous past from a paranormal historian on a ride through Louisville's eclectic Highlands neighborhood. Take a trip through the eerie Eastern Cemetery, as well as visit what was once an orphanage home and a “spirited” restaurant. See haunted houses of Louisville’s most famous residents and learn about their ever present sightings, among many more tales from the crypt. This hair raising experience departs from Molly Malone's Tavern on Baxter Ave where tour attendees are encouraged to arrive early for a spooky drink special before the happy haunting begin. This tour is from 7PM-9PM and costs $49 per person and should be scheduled in advance. CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW TO SEE THE TOUR OVERVIEW.
ROLL OUT THE BARREL TOUR: Begin the day with a Kentucky inspired brunch in a private setting at one of Louisville’s famed bourbon hot spots. Travel through bourbon country to an aging warehouse where several premium aged barrels have been hand selected by the Master Distiller specifically for you. Sample and resample the unfiltered barrel strength bourbon with a professional taster to help you identify acute notes and distinct flavors to determine your favorite. By selecting your barrel and creating a custom label, you will have your own reserve of a unique and one of a kind bourbon. Complete your day by traveling back to Louisville for a gourmet culinary experience. CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW TO SEE TOUR OVERVIEW.
Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Tour Bachelor Party: CALLING ALL GROOMS...Attention bachelor party planners! As Louisville’s daily tour operator, we entertain thousands of guests celebrating bachelor parties with once in a lifetime experiences designed for fun, friendship and toasting to the soon-to-be groom on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®. Click HERE to download the brochure and contact us for more information to customize your bachelor party.
BOURBON & BASEBALL: Experience America’s favorite past time with true Kentucky flair. By combining two distinct industries that our region is known for, we’ve created a unique and nostalgic summer outing. Tour Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, home of the Official Bat of Major League Baseball. Learn how they have put prime lumber in the hands of the greatest players of the game since 1884. Continue the baseball themed day with a visit to Louisville Slugger Field for a behind the scenes tour of the stadium; beginning with the Hall of Fame Pavilion and including the press box, locker room, dugout and more. We’ll make a stop for lunch at a local eatery on Louisville’s Urban Bourbon Trail™ before enjoying a scenic jaunt through Bluegrass countryside as we travel to Jim Beam. You will learn of our proud bourbon heritage and the process in which our favorite secret sauce is made on an expert guided distillery tour followed by a bourbon sampling. Although this tour experience is perfect for the summer months, we look forward to carrying on this slice of Americana throughout the year. Our Bourbon & Baseball Tour is a full day outing from 9AM-4PM and costs $119 per person. Tours should be scheduled in advance.
ALL WOODFORD, ALL DAY TOUR: Cooperage is the art of barrel making, and it is still being practiced much as it was 200 years ago. Blue Grass Cooperage, founded in 1945, produces new American white oak barrels for the making of Jack Daniels and Woodford Reserve. Join us for a tour of Blue Grass Cooperage and Woodford Reserve Distillery where you will see the artistry behind the creation of bourbon barrels and the bourbon too!
LOUISVILLE BOUTIQUE SHOP HOP
Take the stress out of shopping by letting us shuttle you and your friends to Louisville's finest Boutique Shops -- and enjoy a 10% discount for Mint Julep guests!
SAINTS & SINNERS Tour
On the Saints & Sinners tour you'll enjoy the extremes of Kentucky culture -- from the quiet, rural simplicity of monastic life to the more "colorful" world of bourbon distilleries.
WINE COUNTRY TOUR
Explore the region's vineyards like never before! Nestled among the rolling hills of Southern Indiana and the Bluegrass, this all day outing will showcase Indiana and Kentucky wineries. Experience two vineyards with a tour and tasting at both with a stop for lunch along the way. Also, check out the summer concert series for an afternoon of easy listing and sipping.