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Kentucky Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour: Exclusive Experience
4.9
1,587 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
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Highlights
- 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.
What's Included
- Transportation in a 14-person passenger van
- Professional guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities for Guide (recommended)
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
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.
Thank you for choosing Thoroughbred Heritage Tours!
- 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
Location
Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington/UK Coldstream
Newtown Pike
1801 Newtown Pike (Embassy Suites Hotel). Meet in front of the covered Main Entrance beginning 15 minutes before scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(1587 Ratings)
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Jodi_k
Aug 23, 2024
Awesome tour!! - The was a great experience!!! Afterwards we cycled back through the horse farms and scenic views for 2hours.
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Climber33264500053
Aug 22, 2024
Wonderful Lexington horse 🐎 farm tour - One of the best tours I’ve ever taken. Great knowledgeable, guide. loved seeing the horses and understanding the breeding business. Spectacular farms highly recommend!
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Sheryl_o
Aug 18, 2024
Thoroughbred Horse Farm Experience - The horses were amazing. We were able to pet so many of them. Getting to visit a working thoroughbred horse farm was an awesome experience. I would highly recommend this tour.
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X390qxbrendab
Aug 17, 2024
Great Tour!! - The tour was great. Our guide, Vicki, was very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. Her insight into the history and the horse industry in general was astounding. Very fun and enjoyable tour.
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Bettie_c
Aug 16, 2024
Interesting and informative tour - The tour guide who shared so such information and was very knowledgeable about horse and the horse farm in the area.
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Suziew958
Aug 15, 2024
Great tour - Vicki was the best guide.. very knowledgeable and thorough. We learned a lot on this tour and had a great time. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Lexington area.
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Tim_c
Aug 13, 2024
Love the horse farms in Lexington! - From pick up to drop off, we were thoroughly entertained by our tour guide. He was so knowledgeable with the information that he provided during the tour and our group learned so much about the business of Kentucky horses from breeding to racing. Loved seeing the horses training on the track at Keeneland, traveling through the horse farms and also having the opportunity to visit a few horses and their young offspring up close. What gorgeous animals on a beautiful day in Lexington! You are missing out if you don't take this tour when visiting Lexington.
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Pam_j
Aug 11, 2024
You will not regret booking this tour - Touring Keeneland farms & watching some of their horses in training. Hearing so much of the history of the various farms we visited & passed. The highlight was going to one farm where we were able to interact with some mares & their 3-4 month old foals
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523sharyna
Aug 6, 2024
Fabulous - Fabulous tour with Vickie. She was so knowledgeable and fun to be with. She took good care of us and we got to see a lot and experience many horsey episodes.
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Michaelad8940cm
Aug 14, 2024
High grade for knowledge - Low grade for communication - The tour was a good look at the horse breeding and racing industry, and I enjoyed that. What frustrated me (as well as other customers) was that the guide, while obviously very knowledgeable and experienced, was a poor communicator. Many of us lost most of what she said while in the van because (1) it was difficult to hear her, (2) she spoke way too fast, and (3) her voice level dropped at the end of sentences so that we couldn't hear the end of her sentences. Maybe if she were speaking to just a couple people and facing them it would have been clearer, but it was not a voice projection I would expect in a professional tour with 10 people on board. A number of us had this frustration. She was a very nice lady, very friendly. I just wish we could have comprehended what she was saying.
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