Beyond the barrel. Still Bluegrass. We’ve spent years learning every corner of this state — and we’re ready to show you the parts most visitors never find.
Some groups want a day of bourbon. Some want a day of horses. Some want both. Whatever brings you to the Bluegrass State, Sip Kentucky Bourbon Tours can build a private, all-inclusive experience around it — with the same level of care, coordination, and access that has made our bourbon tours the most talked-about in Louisville.
Every Explore Kentucky experience is private, coordinator-led, and fully arranged before your group arrives. Here’s what we can build your day around:
Kentucky’s thoroughbred heritage runs just as deep as its bourbon. Visit working horse farms, walk through historic stables, and witness firsthand why the state has produced more Kentucky Derby winners than anywhere else on earth. When the racing calendar allows, we can build a day around the track itself.
Kentucky’s wine scene is quieter than its bourbon reputation, which makes it all the more rewarding to discover. The state’s rolling hills and temperate valleys support some genuinely fine small-production wines — and a private winery day is a natural complement to a group that wants the elegance of the experience without the intensity of bourbon.
Louisville and the surrounding region have developed a serious craft beer scene, with breweries ranging from small-batch experimental taprooms to well-established names with tours and full hospitality programs. A brewery day works beautifully as a companion to a bourbon experience or as a standalone outing for groups who prefer hops to barrels.
Some of the best days we’ve built have been for groups where half the people were bourbon enthusiasts and the other half just wanted a memorable day in Kentucky. Explore Kentucky tours are designed for exactly that — and for every other occasion in between.
Not everyone in the group is a bourbon person, and they shouldn’t have to pretend to be. We can build a day that weaves together bourbon stops, winery visits, or cultural experiences so there’s something everyone is genuinely excited about.
You’ve done the bourbon trail. You loved it. Now you want to see a different side of the state. Let us show you the Kentucky that doesn’t get on the postcards.
Not every client wants to spend the afternoon at a distillery. A thoroughbred farm, a winery, or a cultural experience can be just as impressive — and just as private, just as polished, just as fully handled.
Every Explore Kentucky experience follows the same coordinator-led process as our custom bourbon tours. You tell us what you’re after, we build the day, and you show up.
A horse farm, a winery, a brewery, a cultural landmark — or a mix of all of them. Share your vision and your group details and we’ll start building.
Your coordinator puts together a private itinerary tailored to your group’s interests, the time of year, and what’s available. All reservations, tickets, and arrangements are handled on your behalf.
Your private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van and dedicated guide are confirmed and ready. From pickup to drop-off, everything is taken care of.
Tell us what you’re curious about and we’ll tell you what’s possible. Every Explore Kentucky experience is built from scratch for your group — private, fully coordinated, and unlike anything you’ve done before.
Already have bourbon on the agenda and want to add something else to the day? Our Custom Tours team can build it all into a single itinerary. Let us know what you have in mind.
