Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington




Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington
Explore Lexington's Distillery District with us! Enjoy bourbon, cider, and Kentucky cuisine while diving into local history. Taste, learn, and make memories in this revitalized area.
Experience Details
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 bourbon distilleries in Kentucky, founded in 1880 by legendary third-generation distiller James E. Pepper. Today, the district has been revitalized into one of Lexington’s most exciting gathering places — but the stories of bourbon, business, and big personalities still live here.
On this tour, we’ll explore the beginnings of bourbon, the drama and rivalries of early distillers, and the often-overlooked stories — including the women who helped build the bourbon industry. Along the way, you’ll enjoy great food, cocktails, and a bourbon tasting while experiencing one of Lexington’s most unique neighborhoods through storytelling.
Learn the stories you haven’t heard — and taste the district that helped build Kentucky’s most famous industry.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Service animals allowed
- Wheelchair accessible
What You’ll Experience
James E. Pepper Distillery
Meeting & Pickup
RELIC Lexington, Manchester Street, Fayette County Kentucky, United States, US, 40508
Open in Google MapsThis experience ends at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
This was a nice experience. Walked around restaurants in the distillery district, heard some fun history about some colorful Lexington people, and ate A LOT of food. Not just samples! We couldn't e...read more
Loved our Bourbon and Bites tour! I learned so much local history, Kat did an amazing presentation, fun, not boring, she is so pleasant and made our tour one of the best I’ve been on!
We had so much fun on our tour! It was the perfect length of time that we never felt rushed. Kat was such a good guide and so knowledgeable, warm, friendly, and made us feel welcome to Lexington! T...read more
Kat was wonderful. A wealth of knowledge. Brought my friend from Mississippi. We both had a wonderful experience in spite of the rain!
It was so much fun. Kat was our guide & she was amazing. Everyone we met was so nice. I would recommend this completely!