Daily Public Horse Farm Tours
Our 3.5-hour Daily Public horse farm tours are offered in two sessions per day. A Morning Session (8:30 am - 12:00 noon) and an Afternoon Session (12:30 pm - 4:00 pm).
Discover why Lexington, Kentucky is known as the Horse Capital of the World on this expertly narrated tour with transportation between destinations provided on a comfortable 13-person passenger van. All tours depart from the Thoroughbred Heritage Visitors Center in Lexington, KY with guests returned to the Visitors Center at the conclusion of the tour.
Destination stops are made at two or more of the beautiful Thoroughbred horse farms that help make the Lexington, Kentucky region the undisputed epicenter of Thoroughbred breeding in the United States. Also includes a scenic drive through the beautiful Bluegrass and, as available, a stop at the world famous Keeneland Race Course*.
Additional destinations are also included subject to availability on the day of the tour.
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.
The destination stop(s) at Thoroughbred horse farms will allow seeing the horses up close and personal and often provide opportunities for some limited interaction with the horses.
The destination stop at Keeneland Race Course* features not only the world famous track but also filming locations for the major motion pictures Secretariat, Seabiscuit, and Dreamer.
ADULTS: The tour is designed primarily for adults, senior guests and older children who have an interest in learning about horses. There is no horseback riding on the tour or open play spaces for younger children and the tour is not recommended for children under the age of 6. The farms we visit are working farms with professional people doing their professional work. For children, a local destination with open spaces, a playground and activities specifically designed for active young children is called the “Kentucky Horse Park”. The Kentucky Horse Park is located in Lexington.
If you love horses or just want to take in this beautiful region then this tour is for you!
* NOTE: All tour itineraries can vary depending on changing venue and farm availability as occurring on the specific day of the tour. This is true for all of the venues (including Keeneland) and Thoroughbred farms. Farms can change in availability resulting from a wide range of factors including weather, farm construction projects, animal health initiatives, and other events.
Keeneland Availability: At its discretion Keeneland Race Course is generally available for both Morning and Afternoon Sessions throughout the year but is NOT available for any sessions on the days that it conducts live racing (generally Wednesday-Sunday for 17 total dates each in the months of April and October.) A current calendar of Keeneland’s upcoming live racing schedule is available on its website. Keeneland will not be available on those dates.
We work hard to bring together the very best possible tour experience on each and every day for our guests.
Thoroughbred Heritage Horse Farm Tours Proudly Features Premiere Horse Guides!
Learn about Thoroughbred racing, breeding, training, aftercare and local horse culture from among a stable of experienced and enthusiastic horse guides who are eager to share their passion with you. Our guides are horse people with combined years (and decades!) of hands on work as Thoroughbred owners, breeders, trainers, farm owners, farm managers, handicappers, supporters and fans. Our guides all love horses and we think you will, too!
Meet-up and Departure
Thoroughbred Heritage Visitors Center
All tours depart from the Thoroughbred Heritage Visitors Center located at 366 Waller Ave., Lexington, KY 40504; Suite 119
Transportation for all guests on the tour is provided on comfortable 14-person passenger vans. Departure times are at 8:30am (Morning Sessions) and 12:30pm (Afternoon Sessions). These are Departure Times, so please plan on arriving 10-15 minutes before departure.
Using GPS navigation is a great way to find our address, but please do not plan your GPS Arrival Time for exactly the same time as your scheduled Departure Time as any traffic delays will cause you to be late. Give yourself a cushion. The Visitors Center will be open to greet you and all of the other guests as you arrive. It cannot be guaranteed that the van can wait for you if you are late as the other guests will be ready for their tour to begin. This does include locals who are sometimes tempted to cut things close.
Guests will be returned to the Visitors Center at the conclusion of the tour.
*** The Visitors Center is the ONLY meet-up (pick-up) location. There are no other pick-up locations. ***
Parking is FREE with main parking at 366 Waller Ave., Lexington, KY 40504. When needed additional FREE parking is also available next door at 386 Waller Ave. and 354 Waller Ave.
Proximity to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) (5.0 miles): The Visitors Center is 5.0 miles east of Blue Grass Airport (LEX). The best case scenario for travel time is about 12-15 minutes, but that timing is best case and should not be counted on for planning. There will be a chance of traffic.
Proximity to Downtown Lexington (2.5 miles): The Visitors Center is 2.5 miles west of downtown Lexington, including the downtown hotels Hyatt Regency, Hilton, Marriott and 21c Museum Hotel. Rupp Arena, home of the Kentucky Wildcats basketball team, is also downtown.
NEARBY HOTELS:
Hotels on Waller Ave.: Candlewood Suits (0.3 miles), Tru by Hilton (0.3 miles); Hotels on S. Broadway: Campbell House (0.5 miles), Elwood Hotel (0.7 miles); Downtown Hotels: Hilton Lexington (2.1 miles), 21c Museum Hotel (2.3 miles), Marriott (2.4 miles), Hyatt Regency (2.6 miles).
Rates
Adults: $42
Seniors: $41
Children 12 & under: $31.
Not recommended for children under 6. There is a cost for each child regardless of age.
Advance purchase required. Tours can sell out!
To purchase tickets by phone, call (859) 260-8687
If we are not immediately available on the phone then please do leave us a message. We look forward to speaking with you!
