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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

Mon 23 Sep

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Starting at $49.00

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Mon 23 Sep

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)

X5594XFlarrys

May 2022

This was a fun tour. We enjoyed seeing the breeding farms and beautiful countryside. We even talked with one owner. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Recommend this tour.

JoAnne_B

May 2022

The guide was fantastic. The stops were very interesting and behind the scenes into the racing world

nichobbs

May 2022

There was nothing bad about this experience and Shaun was knowledgeable in some areas (notably Kentucky Derby winners) but perhaps our expectations were different to others who have joined this tour. We had hoped to learn a bit about the breeding, bloodlines, etc. but what this turned out to be was a pony patting for city types - basically we were taken around to a few farms to pat ponies, give them mints and see some foals. If we had at least known a bit about the mares or the foals it would probably have been ok but as horse owners in Australia with some knowledge of breeding in Australia and Europe it was of little value to us. There were some interesting statistics on the amounts (millions of $!) spent on some of the farms (and they were interesting to see, and quite amazing in some respects) but in reality access was pretty limited and some of the explanations were questionable (a horse in a paddock right next door to broodmares was apparently kept apart from others as it was a 'stallion' despite obviously being a mare!) I am sure this would be an enjoyable tour for those who have limited contact with horses or rural properties but I think most real horse people will get little out of it and would probably get as much from a simple drive around the area.