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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

Tue 08 Oct

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Starting at $49.00

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Tue 08 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)

Kentuckytourist99

Oct 2016

Most friendly well informed tour guide. We had our tour adapted in order to see each of the parts of Kentucky horse culture that fit our personalities and interests, from petting baby foals, to understanding the horse auction process to even seeing horse orthopedic surgery. Such a cool experience with a tour guide who was enthusiastic about everything about horses and genuinely interested in sharing his love for the Lexington Kentucky horse culture. We would absolutely recommend a tour if you're in the area.

Melinda R

Oct 2016

Our group of 3 met up with our tour host, Shawn Washington in the parking area at the Kentucky Horse Park. We boarded the bus with about 20 others and our adventures began. Mr. Washington gave us a brief history of Lexington's vast horse farms, as he drove us to various farms. At each stop we were escorted to the magnificent horse barns and were greeted by their attendants and allowed to view selected areas, tour horse barns and even pet and give "treats" to some of the horses in their stalls. We visited The Wallace Station Bakery for a quick tour break and could purchase our own treats, too! One of our final stops was to visit a working Tobacco Barn, located at the edge of a farm. It was very interesting to see the actual hanging bundles of raw tobacco and hear his stories about that process. Our tour lasted about 3 hours, and did include a good bit of walking, so be sure and wear practical walking shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather. We had great weather for the tour, mild temps and light breezes kept us comfortable, but I was glad I had worn my light jacket, too. I would certainly recommend this tour to any person or family interested in horses and the Lexington area!

gailmazz1

Oct 2016

so glad we booked with shaun..he definitely has the personality for this job..he knew all of the workers on the farm and it appeared that they liked him as much as we did..he had his favorite horses who as soon as they heard his voice started shaking their heads up and down..we fed them treats and learned of their family tree!..he had some enjoyable stories to share as he grew up here...glad we went on this tour..you won't be disappointed!