Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington

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Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington

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 US$130.10  per guest
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10 meals
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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 14 guests
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Stroller Accessible
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English
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Vegetarian, Wheelchair Accessible, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly
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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.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

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

Alcoholic beverages
Cider, bourbon, cocktail, or mocktails included (3 beverages)
Lunch
This tour includes four small food plates, plus dessert (5 total)

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

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James E. Pepper Distillery

Your fun foodie guide will take you through the historic James E. Pepper Distillery property, which began making bourbon in 1879. Today, this spot has been revitalized as a lively downtown Lexington destination, with diverse food and drink offerings...and lots of fun!
3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

RELIC Lexington, Manchester Street, Fayette County Kentucky, United States, US, 40508

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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 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.

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FULL Bellies!
July 08, 2026

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

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Awesome tour!
June 15, 2026

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!

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Highly Recommend!
June 08, 2026

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

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Rainy day fun!
May 25, 2026

Kat was wonderful. A wealth of knowledge. Brought my friend from Mississippi. We both had a wonderful experience in spite of the rain!

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Best Day Ever!!!
April 27, 2026

It was so much fun. Kat was our guide & she was amazing. Everyone we met was so nice. I would recommend this completely!

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