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Historic Downtown Frankfort Tour: Southern Hospitality
4.3
49 Ratings
Frankfort
We are a 100+ year old company with a small family owned atmosphere. Our Tour Guides provide traditional Southern Hospitality and energy to our tours. We are located in the heart of beautiful Historic Downtown Frankfort.
We are a 100+ year old company with a small family owned atmosphere. Our Tour Guides provide traditional Southern Hospitality and energy to our tours. We are located in the heart of beautiful Historic Downtown Frankfort.
Duration:
30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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116 E 2nd St - Visit to book a tour today!
Taste locally made chocolate during a tour and the Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Shop in Frankfort, Kentucky. Visit this production facility and museum in historic downtown Frankfort for a small-group tour including the chance to sample the original Bourbon Ball chocolate. Learn about the history of this…
- 116 E 2nd St - Visit to book a tour today!
Taste locally made chocolate during a tour and the Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Shop in Frankfort, Kentucky. Visit this production facility and museum in historic downtown Frankfort for a small-group tour including the chance to sample the original Bourbon Ball chocolate. Learn about the history of this family-run business, the story of Ruth Booe, and learn how she and her family have overcome difficulty and tragedy.
Come and experience the energy of the past and learn lessons that have transcended nearly a century.
What's Included
- Chocolate sample included
- Tours last 25-30 minutes
- Production operates Mon-Thurs
- Chocolate sample included
- Tours last 25-30 minutes
- Production operates Mon-Thurs
What's Not Included
- Note: Production is NOT scheduled for tours on Fri or Sat.
- Note: Production is NOT scheduled for tours on Fri or Sat.
Additional Information
- Tour participants who suffer from allergies to peanuts and other allergens should not book this tour.
- Tour participants who suffer from allergies to peanuts and other allergens should not book this tour.
Location
116 E 2nd St
East 2nd Street
Please go to the candy counter and show your ticket for tour admission.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(49 Ratings)
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Tinasb970br
Jun 15, 2025
Short adventure to TN, brought us home through Frankfort, Ky - We missed our tour due to time difference (my mistake) but enjoyed stopping at the store and talking with staff. Learned a lot by just conversation and from the history flyer they shared with us. We also got to sample the famous bourbon ball candy-very good and bought some for home. They have other candy’s they make too.
I think it’s pretty neat that only a select few know the recipes and the 4th generation comes into the shop and make recipes, as they are that secret.
Definitely worth stopping and also exploring Frankfort the capital of Kentucky-there is several sites of history there. The town was quiet when we visited, the people are very nice.
We stopped at Hoggys ice cream for a quick treat also. Very nice place and kind staff.
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G2791kmchristies
Jun 12, 2025
KSD Summer School students visit Rebecca Ruth Candy Factory - The Rebecca Ruth Candy Tour was awesome. Ky School for the Deaf visited with over 50 people for our summer school program. The staff was so nice and accommodating. We highly recommend a visit here.
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Bethrbug
May 6, 2025
FUN tour & DELICIOUS chocolate! - FUN tour and DELICIOUS chocolate … loved the history! The tour included great background and was quite informative. Loved the samples!
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Maps19343052877
Oct 9, 2024
Wonderful experience - The owner had a lot of determination. We were very impressed with her history. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, thoughtful and kind. The bourbon balls are yummy! We bought some to take home.
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Robmeganboleyhart
Jul 10, 2024
Great story. Amazing history. Delicious balls. - I stopped in Frankfort on my way across Kentucky and toured the Rebecca Ruth Museum. The tour is very brief, only 30 minutes or so (which includes an 8-minute video), but for the price (only $10) that seemed totally fair. My guide answered all my questions and was very friendly. The actual kitchen at the museum is a surprisingly small operation, considering they make millions of candies per year. It's all very impressive. Ruth's story is definitely worth experiencing.
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393russelk
Jul 7, 2024
Perfect 30 minute tour - Very fun, informative tour of this important and historic candy shop. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and fun. The behind the scenes look at the kitchen and production line was amazing. Great atmosphere and museum/gift shop to load up on all of the bourbon balls you could ever want.
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Michaelgi1572ay
May 30, 2024
Best tour Rebecca Ruth tour - Staff was very helpful and informative. Candy was excellent.
Tour was awesome. Would definitely recommend. 100% loved this experience.
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Justasmalltowngirl25
Jul 25, 2024
History Meets Modern - If you are wanting a first hand look at where history meets modern production, then this is the place for you. The tour takes approximately 30 minutes and ends with chocolate, so it is a great stop!
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Helenmb6895vg
May 18, 2025
Don’t bother - This was probably the worst tour I’ve ever paid for. When asked where they get their chocolate from the tour guide said they made it there. It was just a waste of 30 minutes and $10 in my opinion.
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Erica_w
Oct 12, 2024
Great chocolate - Chocolate is amazing - some of the best. The tour lasts about 5 minutes. Skip the tour. Get the chocolate
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