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Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms

Overview

Looking for unique access to the best of Kentucky's thoroughbred horse culture? Go behind-the-scenes with this one-of-a-kind intimate tour experience. Our professional guides are long time insiders that will share a wealth of knowledge and up-close experiences with you. Learn about horse racing and breeding as you visit three horse farms and enjoy an exclusive look at how the horses are bred, raised, and prepared for their racing debuts. Under supervision of your guide, have chance to meet the horses and feed them a treat. Don't miss out on this colorful and entertaining personal tour with beautiful views and a rich history.

City: Lexington

Wed 02 Oct

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Starting at $49.00

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Wed 02 Oct

Starting at $49.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

3 Lexington Area Horse Attractions - Locations Chosen by Best Availability & Activities

Air-Conditioned Tour Bus

Professional Guide

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tours typically last 2.5 - 3 hours and start at 8:30 AM and 12 Noon
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Kentucky is open and mask free at this time. Masks are not required but welcomed if desired. Guide can also wear mask upon request.

What To Expect

Unique Horse Farm Tours

Tours feature approximately 3 attractions such as some example stops below.

The Thoroughbred Center

See young yearlings swim up close and personal. Swimming horses is great exercise and they really love it!

Lexington

Are you visiting Lexington, KY, and searching for something more than you run-of-the-mill tourist options? Join Unique Horse Farm Tours and explore the singular industries for which Kentucky is famous and gives you a chance to see history in action. Many of the horse farms in this area have been operated by the same families for generations, relying on the same methods the grandparents developed to maintain their success into the 21st century. Our unique tours in Lexington, KY, give area visitors a peek at the time-honored traditions that have contributed to the area's wealth and identity for over a century.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (719)

TheSPress

Jun 2019

If you want more than a tour contact Shaun. He knew everyone, went out of his way to not only give us information, but tell us stories about the people and the horses of Lexington. Without a doubt the best day of our Kentucky road trip.

Daria S

Jun 2019

I know this business as Unique Horse Farm Tours although here on Tripadvisor it's called Bluegrass Horse Farm Tours. Maybe there was a recent name change? But so long as your driver is the very unique Shaun Washington, you've got the right organization! This man is a walking encyclopedia of horse racing! Just name a horse and he'll tell you it's lineage, owner, lifetime earnings and what important races it won. But if "encyclopedia" sounds dull, fear not! Shaun is fascinating. Full of jokes and insider stories about the celebrities who invest in racehorses (he's chauffered many a Hollywood legend), and the ultra-rich who build and maintain these lavish horse farms. We got to see some of those farms up close, including petting the foals, feeding hay to their mothers, seeing a living racing legend or two, and visiting the graves of many other famous horses. Shaun's enthusiasm for his subject was contagious. ("This is history here! This is history!" was something he said repeatedly with great conviction.) Now my husband and I looking out for the best books on racing history and are even thinking about getting a horse.

Mary M

Jun 2019

We had a fabulous time on the horse farms. There were 10 people on the tour and all of them were interested and made our time together pleasant. Shawn, our guide and driver was a fountain of knowledge. I had to take notes to retain so much information. He took us to several farms where we were able to interact with the horses. My favorite was the mothers with their babies. One of the farms was releasing their mares and foals into the pasture for the day. The foals were extremely playful and active. At one farm we saw a stallion worth $100 million . Well worth your time and money ,especially if you get Shawn as a guide. His stories were special!