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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 09 Oct

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Starting at $49.00

Make a reservation

Wed 09 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)

3Hondas

Jun 2016

I had taken a horse farm tour in Ocala, FL 4 yrs ago and decided to take one in Lexington to compare the difference. I read about Shaun on trip advisor and told him he was rated #1 tour guide and he just enlightened all 22 passengers with the knowledge and facts of horses, breeding, care and expense of owning a horse with a sense of humor. You would never find these farms on your own and they were all gated so we were able to go behind the scenes and pet the horses and tour the barns. He was a chauffuer for 12 yrs for a horse farm owner so he is a safe driver but traffic wasn't bad either on the 1215p tour. He didn't stop talking the entire trip and we met some of the trainers of the 3 horse barns. Shaun told us 3 reasons why there are 2 fences running parallel along the highway on these farms. Take the tour to find out why most fences are black. Halfway thru we stopped at Midway Homemade Bakery in a former school and the selection of pastries, pies and sandwiches was overwhelming as the lemon bars were great. Most people got a chocolate pie. This was not a donut shop. You pay for this tour at the visitors center at the KY Horse Park or call ahead and make a reservation which is non refundable. We had so much fun that we went horseback riding at the KY Horse Park at 4p when we returned for $25.

Ana T

Jun 2016

My husband and I decided to take a last minute tour of the Kentucky horse farms. Shawn (s) picked us up right on time and immediately started pouring information and quizzing our horse racing knowledge. We visited two farms and he knew his way around very well, answering every question that anyone had. He is very kind to the barn hands and spoke highly of the farm's owners. At the end of the tour he took us for Bourbon chocolate ice cream, what a treat!

Magnolia13

Jun 2016

I won't repeat what others have said except to say my husband and I agree with all the other excellent reviews. Sean has an insider's knowledge of the horse business and personal friendships with the horse farm owners. He is able to take you to places you can't go otherwise and educate you on the many facets of the business. He is hilarious to listen to as he relates anecdotes- both real and imagined. We just had the best time. Because were were there early in the season, it was not too hot and only 5 folks total on our tour. That made it a lot more enjoyable.