Buffalo Trace tours book up fast.
We'll watch the calendar so you don't have to.
Looking for a Trace Tour, Old Taylor Tour, or Hard Hat Tour reservation? Tell us the dates you want. We check availability every hour, day and night, and email you when we find an open seat.
Missed the Buffalo Trace tour you wanted?
Buffalo Trace tours frequently sell out within minutes of the weekly Wednesday release, leaving would-be visitors staring at a sold-out calendar with no way to book. But reservations aren't gone for good — people cancel, plans change, and new tour availability opens up throughout the week. Bourbon Tour Alert automatically checks Buffalo Trace tour availability every hour, for the exact tours and dates you choose, and emails you the moment a real cancellation opens a seat. No refreshing the booking page, no missed windows — just a free cancellation alert the second your Buffalo Trace tour reservation becomes available again.
How it works
Pick your tours & dates
Choose one or more tours and up to ten dates you'd love to visit.
Confirm by email
One click confirms your alert — keeps things spam-free and opt-in.
We check hourly
Our system polls the real booking calendar around the clock.
You get first crack
The moment a real seat opens, you get an email with a direct booking link.
Set your alert
Free, no account needed. Unsubscribe anytime from any alert email.
- Checked every hour, every day
- Only real openings count — no false alarms
- We never sell or share your email
Good to know
How far in advance do Buffalo Trace tours open for booking?
Buffalo Trace releases new tour dates weekly, every Wednesday at 10am ET, covering slots roughly 8 weeks out. That weekly release is exactly when the Trace Tour, Old Taylor Tour, and Hard Hat Tour sell out fastest — and exactly when our hourly checks matter most for catching last-minute cancellations.
Why does the Hard Hat Tour sell out so fast?
It's the most in-demand of the three tours and the smallest group size, so it can disappear within minutes of the Wednesday release. If you missed it, set an alert here — cancellations open up random Hard Hat Tour spots throughout the week.
Are Buffalo Trace tours free?
Yes. The Trace Tour, Old Taylor Tour, and Hard Hat Tour are all complimentary, including the tasting at the end. There's never a ticket price — you just need a reservation.
What's the difference between the Trace Tour, Old Taylor Tour, and Hard Hat Tour?
The Trace Tour is the standard introduction to the distillery's history and grounds. The Old Taylor Tour goes deeper into E.H. Taylor Jr. history, the Old Taylor House, and Warehouse C. The Hard Hat Tour is the most hands-on, walking you through the working production floor.
Is there a waitlist if a tour is already sold out?
Buffalo Trace's own reservation site offers a waitlist option, and cancellations do open up spots throughout the week — that's exactly the gap Bourbon Tour Alert fills, checking every hour so you don't have to keep refreshing.
What about the Ghost Tour, E.H. Taylor Tour, or Blanton's Tour?
Those names come up in older reviews and other distilleries' tours, but Buffalo Trace currently runs three regular tours: the Trace Tour, Old Taylor Tour, and Hard Hat Tour. Set an alert for any of the three above and we'll watch it for you.
Is this official?
No — Bourbon Tour Alert is an independent tool built by a fan, not affiliated with Buffalo Trace Distillery or Sazerac. Tours themselves are free; we just watch the calendar.
Do I need to book instantly?
Popular slots can disappear again within minutes, so we recommend clicking the booking link in your alert email right away.
How do I stop alerts?
Every alert email has an unsubscribe link that turns off notifications for that specific tour and date, instantly.
Will this always be free?
Yes for now. Bourbon Tour Alert runs on infrastructure that costs pennies to operate, so there's no charge to use it.