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!
- 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.
- Thoroughbred Heritage Horse Farm Tours - Guests will visit beautiful thoroughbred horse farms (that are exclusive to us) and get to interact with the farms horses.
- Transportation in a 14-person passenger van
- Professional guide
- Gratuities for Guide (recommended)
- Food and drinks
Discover why Lexington, Kentucky is known as the Horse Capital of the World on this three-hour narrated tour with transportation provided on a comfortable 14-person passenger van. The tour is not all on the van, though, as destination stops are made at world famous Keeneland Race Course* and one or more of the beautiful Thoroughbred horse farms that combine to make the Lexington region the true epicenter of Thoroughbred breeding in the United States … and beyond.
All tours are given by very experienced local guides who share a wealth of stories about the history of the Lexington area, farms, bourbon production and the Thoroughbred breed of horse – the most desired breed for winning the world’s most important and valuable races.
- NOTE: All tours can vary depending on changing venue and farm availability on the specific day of the tour. This is true for all of the venues (including Keeneland) and the Thoroughbred horse farms.
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- No food allowed on tour
- Bottled water or covered drinks allowed
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- November 12th - March 10th: Minimum numbers of 4 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.