Top Kentucky Cultural & Theme Tours

Q: I need a ride! Which Kentucky Cultural & Theme Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These Kentucky Cultural & Theme Tours include Hotel Pickup: B&C Buffalo Trace and chuchill down Private Tour of Kentucky's Small Batch Bourbon Distilleries Kentucky Bourbon Experience: 3 Iconic Distilleries & Tastings Full Day Private Bourbon Tour Iconic 3 Distillery Bourbon Experience View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

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Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Kentucky?

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Come discover why Mint Julep Experiences is the leading expert on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail - with nearly 20 years of experience, over 1 million …More

Louisville, USA

5.0 (14)

Louisville Bourbon Walking Tours

Come discover why Mint Julep Experiences is the leading expert on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail - with nearly 20 years of experience, over 1 million...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$89

Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghost Tour w/Cocktail

Step into the past on a haunting journey through the true story of the "Graveyard of the West". As the sun sets and the city’s …More

Louisville, USA

4.7 (229)

Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghost Tour w/Cocktail

Step into the past on a haunting journey through the true story of the "Graveyard of the West". As the sun sets and the city’s...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (229)

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$65

Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

Welcome to the Most Haunted Neighborhood in the USA! From the chilling tales of St. James Court to the haunted Witches Tree, this tour will …More

Louisville, USA

4.8 (12)

Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

Welcome to the Most Haunted Neighborhood in the USA! From the chilling tales of St. James Court to the haunted Witches Tree, this tour will...

50 to 70 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (12)

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$10

Louisville Food & History Tour in NuLu with 7 Kentucky Tastings

Explore vibrant NuLu & historic Butchertown with locally-owned Louisville Food Tours on the original Nulu food tour to taste the flavors of Louisville! Over the …More

Louisville, USA

4.9 (497)

Louisville Food & History Tour in NuLu with 7 Kentucky Tastings

Explore vibrant NuLu & historic Butchertown with locally-owned Louisville Food Tours on the original Nulu food tour to taste the flavors of Louisville! Over the...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (497)

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$119

Self Guided Driving Tour to Four Kentucky Bourbon Distilleries

This self-guided driving tour takes you through Kentucky’s legendary bourbon region, stopping at iconic distilleries like James B. Beam, Maker’s Mark, Four Roses, and Woodford …More

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Self Guided Driving Tour to Four Kentucky Bourbon Distilleries

This self-guided driving tour takes you through Kentucky’s legendary bourbon region, stopping at iconic distilleries like James B. Beam, Maker’s Mark, Four Roses, and Woodford...

180 to 200 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$30

Experience the perfect blend of Kentucky tradition, history, and craftsmanship with our Churchill Downs & Buffalo Trace Bourbon Tour. This carefully curated experience brings together …More

Louisville, USA

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B&C Buffalo Trace and chuchill down

Experience the perfect blend of Kentucky tradition, history, and craftsmanship with our Churchill Downs & Buffalo Trace Bourbon Tour. This carefully curated experience brings together...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (15)

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$200

Distillery Tour at Second Sight Spirits with Spirits Tasting

Experience the most future-favoring tour on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour®! Unravel the mysteries of distillation, hear tales of circus life, and get the …More

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Distillery Tour at Second Sight Spirits with Spirits Tasting

Experience the most future-favoring tour on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour®! Unravel the mysteries of distillation, hear tales of circus life, and get the...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation

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$18

Downtown Louisville Food & History Tour with 6 Food Tastings

Eat your way through Louisville’s foodie "bucket list" with locally-owned Louisville Food Tours! Stroll down Whiskey Row and Museum Row tasting the dishes that define …More

Louisville, USA

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Downtown Louisville Food & History Tour with 6 Food Tastings

Eat your way through Louisville’s foodie "bucket list" with locally-owned Louisville Food Tours! Stroll down Whiskey Row and Museum Row tasting the dishes that define...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (79)

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$119

Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington

Join us in Lexington’s lively Distillery District for a journey you won’t forget. This historic area was once home to one of the most important …More

Lexington, USA

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Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington

Join us in Lexington’s lively Distillery District for a journey you won’t forget. This historic area was once home to one of the most important...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (103)

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$125

Haunted by History: True Crime Walking Dinner Tour

We’ll begin the night with an Old Fashioned and beer cheese as we dive into Lexington’s limestone foundation — and the long-held belief that limestone …More

Lexington, USA

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Haunted by History: True Crime Walking Dinner Tour

We’ll begin the night with an Old Fashioned and beer cheese as we dive into Lexington’s limestone foundation — and the long-held belief that limestone...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (41)

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$125

This is Lexington's ONLY Art Tour where you can enjoy the lively and vibrant local culture by connecting with the local eclectic arts scene. Fun …More

Lexington, USA

4.9 (32)

Lexington's Art Walk Tour

This is Lexington's ONLY Art Tour where you can enjoy the lively and vibrant local culture by connecting with the local eclectic arts scene. Fun...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (32)

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$40

Private Louisville Food Tour with Food Tastings, Drinks & History

Enjoy a carefully curated adventure through Louisville! Your exclusive private walking tour will lead you on an unforgettable journey filled with mouthwatering flavors, local stories, …More

Louisville, USA

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Private Louisville Food Tour with Food Tastings, Drinks & History

Enjoy a carefully curated adventure through Louisville! Your exclusive private walking tour will lead you on an unforgettable journey filled with mouthwatering flavors, local stories,...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$185

This is NOT a small bites food tour! Be sure to come hungry. Here's what awaits you: Discover the flavor, history, and bourbon spirit of …More

Louisville, USA

4.9 (26)

Bardstown Bourbon & Food Tour

This is NOT a small bites food tour! Be sure to come hungry. Here's what awaits you: Discover the flavor, history, and bourbon spirit of...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (26)

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$130

Private Tour of Kentucky's Small Batch Bourbon Distilleries

Touring a local bourbon distillery is a must-do when visiting Louisville. With included transportation, there's no need to designate a driver - you can concentrate …More

Louisville, USA

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Private Tour of Kentucky's Small Batch Bourbon Distilleries

Touring a local bourbon distillery is a must-do when visiting Louisville. With included transportation, there's no need to designate a driver - you can concentrate...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$1,250

Queer Louisville: Kentucky LGBTQ+ Walking Tour with Cocktail

Come out with us and explore the Queer stories of Louisville’s past! Get to know the gays of Glitterball City on this 1.5-hour walking tour. …More

Louisville, USA

5.0 (10)

Queer Louisville: Kentucky LGBTQ+ Walking Tour with Cocktail

Come out with us and explore the Queer stories of Louisville’s past! Get to know the gays of Glitterball City on this 1.5-hour walking tour....

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$69

The Best of Old Louisville: 60-Minute PRIVATE Guided Walking Tour

Attractively priced at $10 per person for groups of 5 to 15, this EXCLUSIVE tour is for those who don't have much time, but still …More

Louisville, USA

5.0 (30)

The Best of Old Louisville: 60-Minute PRIVATE Guided Walking Tour

Attractively priced at $10 per person for groups of 5 to 15, this EXCLUSIVE tour is for those who don't have much time, but still...

1 hour

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$11

Explore the shadow-filled streets of downtown Louisville during this 90-minute walking tour. Dressed in historic period costume, your lantern-bearing guide will lead you through the …More

Louisville, USA

4.3 (22)

Walking Ghost Tour in Louisville

Explore the shadow-filled streets of downtown Louisville during this 90-minute walking tour. Dressed in historic period costume, your lantern-bearing guide will lead you through the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$25

Kentucky Bourbon Experience: 3 Iconic Distilleries & Tastings

The Kentucky Bourbon Experience You’ve Been Looking For Discover the authentic spirit of Kentucky on a carefully curated bourbon experience designed to maximize your day—not …More

Louisville, USA

4.7 (62)

Kentucky Bourbon Experience: 3 Iconic Distilleries & Tastings

The Kentucky Bourbon Experience You’ve Been Looking For Discover the authentic spirit of Kentucky on a carefully curated bourbon experience designed to maximize your day—not...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (62)

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$240

The Misfits and Mayhem Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville

As the sun sets over the Ohio River, the streets of downtown Louisville come alive with stories of the city’s most notorious misfits and moments …More

Louisville, USA

4.8 (26)

The Misfits and Mayhem Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville

As the sun sets over the Ohio River, the streets of downtown Louisville come alive with stories of the city’s most notorious misfits and moments...

2 hours

4.8 (26)

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$48

Explore the heart of Kentucky's rich bourbon heritage with SIP Tours on our exclusive private tour of the world-renowned Kentucky Bourbon. This personalized journey offers …More

Louisville, USA

5.0 (20)

Full Day Private Bourbon Tour

Explore the heart of Kentucky's rich bourbon heritage with SIP Tours on our exclusive private tour of the world-renowned Kentucky Bourbon. This personalized journey offers...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$360

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for Kentucky Cultural & Theme Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for Kentucky Cultural & Theme Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Kentucky Cultural & Theme Tours are:

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Which Kentucky Cultural & Theme Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Kentucky Cultural & Theme Tours with Instant Confirmation include:

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Which Kentucky Cultural & Theme Tours have Free Cancellation?

Kentucky Cultural & Theme Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which Kentucky Cultural & Theme Tours have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more Kentucky trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Kentucky?