Kentucky Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour: Exclusive Experience
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1,522 Ratings
Lexington
Experience the world-famous Kentucky Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour and explore the heart and soul of Kentucky's Bluegrass Horse Country. Get up close with champion horses and discover the rich heritage of this exclusive family-owned farm. Book now!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Magdalena Farm,division of McPeek Racing - Experience a walking tour to see thoroughbred mares, foals and race horses. This farm is owned by a very well known trainer who has the favorite filly for the 2020 Kentucky Oaks.
    Tours will alternate between Magdalena and Old Friends.
  • Keeneland Association Inc - Step out and enjoy a walking tour of the ivy-covered grounds of historic Keeneland Race Course, home to the planet’s most expensive horse auctions. During the race meets in April and October we do not go to Keeneland on the 12:30 pm tours Wednesday through Sunday. Instead the tour will add Old Friends farm in place of Keeneland.
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Transportation in 12 or 15 passenger van
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities for Guide (recommended)
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Discover the reason behind the global fame of Kentucky’s Bluegrass Horse Country! Our family-run heritage horse farm tour lasts over three hours and promises an enjoyable and knowledgeable journey. You’ll be transported right to the center of the splendid Bluegrass Horse Country in Kentucky. This tour is designed to be hands-on, allowing you to touch and interact with horses.

You’ll have the special opportunity to explore a privately owned farm that’s particularly exclusive to our company. The farm has previously seen champion horses of the Preakness and Belmont Stakes, and this year two more stars are heading to the Derby!

  • No food allowed on tour
  • Bottled water or covered drinks allowed
  • Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is with someone that can assist them board and disembark
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • November 12th - March 10th: Minimum numbers of 3 guests are required to run tour.
  • Under Kentucky law, a farm animal activity sponsor, farm animal professional, or other person does not have the duty to eliminate all risks of injury of participation in farm animal activities. “There are inherent risks of injury that you voluntarily accept if you participate in farm animal activities.” “By purchasing ticket/s you agree that Thoroughbred Heritage Tours is not liable for any injuries or death that may occur due to participating in a farm animal activity in Kentucky”.
  • There is no age limit but a ticket is required for all children. It is not recommended for children under six. Kentucky State Law requires infants and/or toddlers must be in a car seat, rear facing until 2 years of age. Children younger than 8 years old and between 40 and 57 inches must be in a booster. Children younger than 8 but taller than 57 inches do not have to ride in a booster seat.
  • No animals including service animals allowed on the tours
Location
Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington/UK Coldstream
Newtown Pike
1801 Newtown Pike. Meet in front of the main entrance 10 minutes before departure.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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M6300zejann
Jun 14, 2024
Thoroughbred Tour - Great tour and guide, beautiful farms and an interesting inside look at the thoroughbred industry! Vicky was entertaining and knowledgeable.
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Marmar1104
Jun 13, 2024
Amazing - We loved this tour! Vicki was our guide and she was very knowledgeable and made our experience fun. She was good with our 2 small granddaughter's. Vicki was able to answer all of our questions and gave us recommendations of places to eat and things to do. Fun and amazing tour.
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Michelle
Jun 13, 2024
Great experience. Unique learning opportunity. Beautiful area. - Tim was kind, patient and knowledgeable. We asked a lot of questions and really enjoyed seeing the beautiful Lexington horse landscape and learning about some of the ins and outs of the thoroughbred industry. Loved it!
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Patricia_m
Jun 11, 2024
Loved seeing the horses... - Loved seeing the horses at Keeneland out for their morning work. It was great to visit the breeding farm and see the foals and our guide Vicky had a wealth of knowledge to share with us. She was wonderful!!
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Desiree_b
Jun 10, 2024
Fabulous tour - Our guide Tim was great. I plan to go back with ny husband and will do this tour again. Hope I get Tim.
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Rhonda_e
Jun 10, 2024
New McPeek fan now!! - Tour guide was awesome, knew so much about all things thoroughbred. I'm a huge McPeek racing fan after visiting this farm. Thank you so much for a great experience for all of us. We enjoyed getting to go to the McPeek farm the most as we could get up close to all the horses!! Thanks for the memories.
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Ryan_m
Jun 9, 2024
Perfect Thoroughbred tour, plus pet multiple foals - Vicky was a fantastic tour guide. With all her thoroughbred knowledge and the behind the scenes access on the farm tours...we haven't stopped telling friends about it. 100% worth the time and money.
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Melisa_m
Jun 6, 2024
Perfect tour! - Mr. Ernie was a fantastic guide for this lovely tour! A visit to Keeneland, a drive through the rolling farm hills, and a barn visit with plenty of horse pats- it was a perfect afternoon. A nice, quiet pace and relaxing experience where we learned a ton!
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Joyce_d
Jun 16, 2024
Grest - Enjoying the day. Being able to be up close and personal with the horses. Guide was very knowledgeable
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Kevin_c
Jun 8, 2024
Nice tour! - We were on the 12:30 tour yesterday. It was great, Mike, our guide was excellent, explaining many interesting facts as we rode. Only bad thing, was my wife lost her diamond bracelet somewhere along the way. If anyone finds it, they can contact me (Kevin) at 330 990 0755. Thank you!
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