Half-Day Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour in Kentucky
Description
Discover why Lexington, Kentucky is known as the Horse Capital of the World on this 3.5-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 local area, farms, bourbon production and the Thoroughbred horse -- the world's most desired breed for winning the world's most prestigious races. * NOTE: All tour itineraries can vary/change depending on changing destination and farm availability on the specific day of the tour. This is true for all of the venues (including Keeneland at its discretion) and the Thoroughbred horse farms. Thank you for touring with us
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Itinerary
Thoroughbred Heritage Visitors Center Guests will be transported from this pick-up location to visit beautiful Thoroughbred horse farms in the area, learn about Thoroughbred breeding, training, racing and aftercare and get to interact with some of the farms' horses as available. Guests will be returned to the Visitors Center at the end of the tour. (Free parking is available at the Visitors Center.)
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
Reviews(2,050)
What a great experience for someone who didn’t know much about the horse racing industry. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and passionate about everything. The tour wasn’t rushed but we covered a lot of ground! Worth doing!!
Tour was better then expected. Our guide John, was so knowledgeable.
Absolutely fantastic! John, our tour guide, was excellent and very informative and entertaining all afternoon. The afternoon was wonderful from getting to go to Keeneland racetrack then to a horse farm with mama and foal, which we got to pet and going to the stallion stable. Every aspect of the tour was outstanding! I was so smitten. I went back to Keeneland the next four days to watch the horses workout!
This 4 hour tour was so good! We enjoyed seeing all the beautiful horse farms we passed and loved stopping and interacting with some of the horses. Our tour guide, Richard, was awesome-very knowledgeable and interesting to listen to and learn some about training, caring for and so many other aspects concerning the horses, racing, etc. So much information! Keeneland was a wonderful place to stop and tour. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Guide was very informative! She knew so much about the area and even took us on a small detour to a pool for horses.
A fabulous experience for all of four of us, even the ones not enamored with horses.
The tour was informative and interesting. Our guide, Richard has worked in the industry for over 40 years and was a wealth of information. He answered questions effectively and exuded a love for horses and all they encompass.
Richard was our driver and we had a blast! His background in the thoroughbred industry was delivered in a friendly style inviting questions for all guests. Seeing up close the farms, horses and tools of the trade were so helpful! This will the Best Bet of the Day! A guaranteed Winnder!
It was a very informative trip. Learn so much about Thoroughbreds and this industry. Beautiful farms and horses.
For a nearly 100 degree day our guide did a super job of finding shade wherever she could. She has a wealth of knowledge and personal experiences to share. The a/c in our van was poor but we made it. A good value for the trip and glad we did it!
