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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

Fri 11 Oct

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Starting at $49.00

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Fri 11 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)

65JanieD

Jan 2015

Shaun is absolutely great!! Being a native of Lexington he will share his working knowledge of the farms and historical facts about the area to give you a better insight into the horse racing business. He takes you places other tours do not go, we were lucky enough to be able to watch surgery being performed on a horse at a vet clinic. So glad we picked Shaun and when we go back to Lexington he is DEFINITELY the one we will call again.

Tracy W

Nov 2014

Several months ago my mother and I visited the Kentucky Horse Park for her birthday, shortly after I moved to Kentucky. In the lobby we met Shaun and he told us about the tours he offered. We couldn't take one that that day because of scheduling, but vowed we would definitely do it another time. A few months later my mother visited again, this time with her friend from Wyoming in tow. This tour was at the top of our list. We took the 9:15 AM tour on a Saturday, and had about ten other people with us. It was probably the best thing we did all week. Shaun did not disappoint, taking us to some lovely horse farms. The early morning tour meant that we saw lots of thoroughbreds coming in from their overnights in the paddocks and the barns were full of horses at every farm we visited. We got to pet, feed and even speak with workers on the farms who take care of the horses full time. We visited historical farms and farms that were featured in movies. The tour was over three hours but it never felt long, and Shaun entertained us with trivia questions about horse racing, and thoroughbred history while we were in the bus. I even got a horse shoe at the end of the tour for answering so many questions. I live in Lexington and cannot wait for more people to visit me so I can take the tour again! Wonderful.

Alleycat0

Oct 2014

Through the years, I have taken many tours and many horse farm tours. Shaun Washington is at the very top of all the tours. He is just wonderful...he will show you behind the scenes...he will show you places that other tour companies have no access...he is native and he knows his home state. #1 Ambassador for KY.