I was a bit apprehensive since I've only kayaked once before and really wanted the deluxe tour, but…read moreit was booked so I did the classic--and I'm so glad I went anyway! Billy and Pierah were awesome guides--patient, encouraging, and fun. I stayed toward the back while getting the hang of paddling, but got to enjoy the underwater views with Billy's lit-up kayak. I was surprised it's man-made, flooded limestone mine but it's still definitely worth checking off the bucket list. Just be prepared--it's VERY cold! Equipment was in excellent shape and store staff were helpful. Would absolutely recommend!

Our group booked an 8pm boat tour and it was the best end to our day! Everyone was so friendly…read morethere from the sweetest gift shop employee to our fun and funny captain! Very knowledgeable staff and very organized. Definitely recommend you fill out your waivers online ahead of time, gives you more time to look around the gift shop. No formal restrooms on site but the port a potties were clean and there was a handwashing station as well. Dress comfortable as the caves are a bit chilly but not very cold, depends on your tolerance of the cold. Take caution and hold onto your things securely, if it's dropped in the cave waters it's gone. We were told they will not retrieve lost items so bring phone and keys at your own risk. :)

The dock was within walking distance of where we stayed and just moments from downtown. Right on…read moretime, easy to find and quick to board. The weather was enjoyable in late September and the shaded top deck had 360° views. The crew were friendly and attentive, the boat clean and in good shape. There is a drink menu available online, the prices were reasonable and the selection extensive. Nathan was our guide and we recommend them. They were knowledgeable and got a few laughs out of us. The sites seen along the way were lovely and some only accessible by boat. Passing under the bridges and by nature was made more fun knowing their history, we also saw the effects of the recent flood. We didn't see the distillery, but that might have been a different tour, different season or a result of the flood, but we got to see the singing bridge, which we were told would be deconstructed in time. We had a great time aboard the Kentucky River Boat and would return. Be sure to tip your tour guide as ours added to the experience!

This group is professional, informative, and a great deal of fun. We sampled 2 bourbons and 2 ryes,…read morelearned a great deal of history, and had a blast. This will definitely be on our agenda again next time we visit.

Harrison our tour guide was the best. So happy we made the decision to take the underground tour…read more Who would have known the underground tunnels were used as a large refrigerator for fermenting beer. So much history and the building are absolutely beautiful.

Miranda was AMAZING!!! Very charismatic and kept our tour group entertained the whole time. She was…read morealso very informative and very considerate, especially when we moved to areas that are a bit difficult to move in. She did a great job explaining the best way to move. Overall very fun!!

We had some spare time and were in Winchester, KY. We decided to google the Ale-8-One Bottling…read moreCompany. Tours are approximately 30 minutes long, and there is a gift shop. The grounds are clean, and the people who work at the plant are friendly. They also had a vending machine that had different flavors for 50¢. I selected the Blackberry, and I regretted it. It tasted like medicine. They mentioned that it was back due to popular demand. I'm not sure how, but to each their own. On a side note, please check their website for tour days and times. Don't show up expecting it.

You know? I have been drinking this god forsaken, yet delicious, maybe just a smidgen nutritious…read moreexcuse of a beverage, as stated in my first review, ever since I was in college and yes, it is a ginger ale type drink. What I want to know is how it hopes to capitalize in the beverage market? Pepsi and Coke are the powerhouses and I think this drink could do better. You know what was great about Sprite? The fact that people drank it on stomachaches, it actually did something. Now, this drink adds in ginger? you know what ginger does? Exactly! So why not put cane sugar in this thing, along with ginger and naturalize it? High fructose is one of the worst ingredients anyone could put in a beverage, although, extremely cheap wink wink. So the next time, you should want to make a high quality drink, change to cane sugar, put more ginger in it, keep the carbonation and voila! See? I do not even need to be hired as an idea creator to make up ideas, I am giving it here, to help the common wealth, the uncommonly wealthy, the nation, and the world!

We had an amazing tour with Jeff. We toured three different horse farms. We were able to pet horse…read moreon the first farm and learn all about the workings of the farm. Jeff was extremely knowledgeable and so engaging. He has been working in the industry for years and followed in the foot steps of his father and grandfather. We could have listened to him all day. There wasn't a question he couldn't answer and we felt like we learned so much from the 3 hours we spent on the tour. The tour bus was comfortable and the tour was well priced. I would highly recommend this tour.

This is by far, one of the best horse tours we have been to. We truly enjoyed the charisma and…read moreknowledge from our tour guide. It was a 3 hour tour and enjoyed every minute of it. So many rich history of thorough-breed horses. We got to pet a lot of the phyllis and some mares. I would recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys horses. We went to three different farms and enjoyed learning more about them.

My wife and I used Horse and Barrel Tours for our first visit to Kentucky and the Bourbon Trail. I…read moredon't think our experience could have been any better. Bill was our guide for the day, but he was so much more than that. He took lots of great photos, shared history and stories, opened doors, carried our things to the car; he was such a pleasure to spend time with and we were sad when the tour ended. Everyone should experience a day like we had with Bill!!

We had a wonderful time on this tour! Everything was planned out and went incredibly smoothly. Abe…read morewas a great driver, who guided us at every stop and kept us on schedule without it ever feeling like he was rushing us. We chose the package that included a private vehicle to a horse farm, bourbon distillery and a winery. All three venues were great choices, and clearly had a good relationship with Horse and Barrel Tours. Definitely a great way to see a good mix of things around the Lexington area!

The Tour was amazing! we had the best time exploring the campus and learning so much, I forget our…read moretour guides name but he was great! However, it was the most expensive gift shop of all the distilleries we went to on our trip. Also, I personally did the dipping experience, and the staff was unfriendly and rude, left with a bad taste in my mouth. Worth the trip, but expect expensive gift shop, and don't be surprised if gift shop employees are rude.

Our Golden Ticket Tour at Maker's Mark was nothing short of exceptional, and a huge part of that…read moreexperience was our incredible tour guide, Laura. Without a doubt, she is the best tour guide we have ever had. From the moment the tour began, Laura's personality lit up the entire experience. She struck the perfect balance between being informative and entertaining, sharing the rich history and craftsmanship behind Maker's Mark while keeping everyone fully engaged. Her sense of humor and perfectly timed jokes made the day not only educational but genuinely fun and memorable. You can tell Laura truly loves what she does, and that passion comes through in every part of the tour. She made us feel welcomed, valued, and like we were part of something special. The Golden Ticket Tour is already a unique experience, but Laura elevated it to a whole different level. If you're planning a visit to Maker's Mark, we can't recommend this tour enough--and if you're lucky enough to have Laura as your guide, you're in for an unforgettable day!