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Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms

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)

eplynch

Apr 2019

Our guide was Sean Washington. Sean was very personable and knowledgeable about the horse farms and thoroughbred racing in general. We were able to see numerous foals and take plenty of pictures.

Lorilovesparis

Apr 2019

I cannot say enough about this tour. Shawn was the perfect guide! If you want a guide that knows about horses, racing, and the farms around Lexington, Shawn is your man! He was packed with fun facts, knowledgeable about the owners of the beautiful horses you will meet, and full of passion! The best thing was we visited 3 farms and had lots of hands on time with the horses either in the stable or outside. We were up close to beautiful foals. Petting those babies you couldn't help but wonder if you were petting a future triple crown winner!! Who knows? Shawn even contacted a jockey agent in California to ask what his favorites for the days races at Keeneland were! He also went out of his way and was able to get a couple on the tour box seats at Keeneland that afternoon! Go on this tour, you will not be sorry! I went on another tour last year and hands down between Shawn and getting to interact with many horses, this one was better. My only regret was that we forgot to grab our horseshoes when we got off the bus. I never realized it till the next day when we were in a shop in Midway and I spotted a couple of horseshoes on a shelf. My heart sank as these would have been a perfect memento of the tour :-(

craigm391

Apr 2019

Recommended by our friend, Fred Lands, Shawn(sp) Washington, our guide, exceeded our expectations. He took us to 5 farms, each distinctive; allowing to get up close and personal with horses of all size and ages. He is very knowledgable about the horse business, and full of stories about horse lineage and owner economics and local celebrities, which include himself. He gave us a great tip on a BBQ spot, Red State BBQ, and also took a call later to remind of us a horse to finish in the fifth race at Keeneland the following, opening day. Loved the tour and strongly recommend it!! Know it will be worth your time and money.