Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington
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Lexington, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Spend a fun-filled three hours in Lexington’s historic Distillery District with a local foodie guide who’ll help you taste your way through town. Learn all about the history of the city and its culture as you sample everything from expertly blended cocktails to Kentucky staple burgoo stew. And for dessert, you’ll try some award-winning ice cream.
- A tour guide who feels more like a friend
- Learn about Lexington's history while you eat and drink
- Enjoy helpings of local favorites, from bourbon to burgoo
- Sip and munch through the district like a local
What's Included
- LunchThis tour includes four small food plates, plus dessert (5 total)
- Alcoholic BeveragesCider, bourbon, cocktail, or mocktails included (3 beverages)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- RELIC Lexington1170 Manchester St, Lexington, KY 40508, USA
NOTE ABOUT PARKING: If you're parking on the side with the mural, please scan the QR code on the parking lot signs. We'll help you with free parking when you get inside. We look forward to meeting you inside RELIC, a public warehouse of vintage, rustic, and reclaimed home decor.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.2:30 pm
Itinerary
1
James E. Pepper Distillery
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 93 reviews
Karen_Y, Apr 2026
It was so much fun. Kat was our guide & she was amazing. Everyone we met was so nice. I would recommend this completely!
lauren_k, Oct 2025
It was so fun! Kay was great and very informative. Lots of excellent food, drinks and conversation!!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for the review and spending the afternoon with us!
Sarah_W, Sep 2025
Lots of fun! We all really enjoyed this tour. I do wish there was a little more walking. Only about 20 steps between establishments. But we had a lovely afternoon. Our guide, Kay, is very knowledgeable about the area and had many suggestions for us.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
The Distillery District tour all stays within the same block, but you'll get your steps in on the Downtown tour! Thanks so much for spending the afternoon with us!
Lorraine_M, Jul 2025
Fabulous experience once we located the meeting place. Interesting history, good food and beverage. Tour guide cute and enthusiastic.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thanks so much for the review!
Diana_A, Apr 2025
Great experience. Food and drinks were delicious. Kay was fabulous. Distillery District was fantastic. We all had a great time. Would definitely go back again.
Response from Host, May 2025
So glad you had a great time! Hope to see you again!
Karen_M, Mar 2025
We loved this tour! It was the perfect combination of yummy food and great bourbon experiences and drinks. I highly recommend it. Thank you so much!
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words!
Terry_F, Mar 2025
Our guide Kay was very friendly and knowledgeable. We had tastings of hot honey chicken, pizza and ice cream in between tastings of hard cider, bourbon and beer. My only complaint would be there weren’t options for non bourbon or beer drinkers. The tour description I believe states offerings of mocktails. My spouse enjoyed the offerings however. There is a very small amount of walking from place to place if that is a concern of anyone.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Hi, Terry! So glad you enjoyed the tour! We would've been happy to have offered your spouse mocktails in place of the alcohol on the tour if we had known. We welcome guests who prefer non-alcohol options and would love to know that at the time of booking. Thanks so much for joining the tour!
Debbie_M, Mar 2025
fabulous history— food— and drink. our guide Kay was the BEST! She was knowledgeable, friendly, and was a Lexington native!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you!
Crystal_B, Mar 2025
It is a walking tour but not very far to walk. Plenty of sitting. Fantastic experience. Will be telling others about it.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you for the review!
Brenda_K, Feb 2025
Do not eat prior to this event!! The stories were great and the ladies were friendly, professional and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this!
kris_h, Nov 2024
A really fun experience! Yummy food, great drinks (good variety). Kaylee was excellent- knowledgeable & lots of fun!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for the kind words!
JerryandJanice_R, Jul 2024
I'd give this tour more than 5 stars if I could. Kaylee was very professional in her knowledge of Kentucky history, distilleries and the food we experienced yet so personable you felt like you were touring with a good friend. Take this tour you won't be disappointed. Thanks again, Kaylee!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Well, that is just the kindest review! Thank you so much for sharing <3
Johnathan_B, May 2024
Great tour guide lots of fun history facts
Plenty of good food and drinks
Great group and fun
Relic was the perfect meeting place
Susan_W, May 2024
Was an excellent tour. Hayley did a wonderful job. She was passionate about the history of the area. The food and drinks were really good.
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