Guided Tours
American Saddlebred Horse Farm Tours
SHELBYVILLE - Kentuckys Derby Region
316 Main St.
Shelby County has been called "The Saddlebred Capital of the World," because it is home of many of the country's most outstanding American Saddlebred breeding and training facilities. Contact our local hotel provider or the Shelby County Tourism Commission to arrange a horse farm tour. 502-633-6388. Reservations are required.
Blue Grass Tours
LEXINGTON - Bluegrass
817 Enterprise Dr.
Daily tour narrated by our entertaining & experienced guides. The daily tour includes a drive by of historic Calumet Farm, a walking tour of the legendary Keeneland Race Course, a drive thru of the Kentucky Horse Park, the famous Man O'War statue, Thoroughbred Park and Historic highlights in downtown Lexington. Also, view over 50 miles of the scenic and breathtaking countryside of the Horse Capital of the World. We also offer several different Kentucky Derby packages, Private tours, group tours, charter service, and receptive tour services. Convention Groups welcomed! With over 25 years in the tour business, Blue Grass Tours is the only way to horse around!
Contact Information
info@bluegrasstours.com
(859) 252-5744
DW Guided Tours
LEXINGTON - Bluegrass
3580 Leestown Rd.
Lexington's complete tour, with total narration. Tours are weekly, Monday through Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Tour includes historical and points of interest downtown Lexington, (Mary Todd Lincoln Home, Hunt Morgan House, etc., Historical Homes, Churches, three of four Theaters, Restaurants, Thoroughbred Park.) There is a stop at the Red Mile Standardbread Track, tour of Keeneland Race Track, tours of two renowned horse farms, and a scenic drive through horse country, including the Millionaire's road of the 19 hundreds and the Man O' War Statue. Tours last three hours. Pick-up at hotels. Cost is $25.00 and children 6 to 12 are $12.00. (Over ten years of experience in tours!)
Contact Information
dgwilson@qx.net
(859) 361-4390
Horse Farm Tours, Inc.
LEXINGTON - Bluegrass
3429 Montavesta Rd.
Daily tour includes historic downtown Lexington, drive by Thoroughbred Park, a walking tour of legendary Keeneland Race Course, and visits on two horse farms. Our tours are given on modern air conditioned 15 passenger vans. There are pickups at several hotels in the Lexington area. If you are in town just for the day call for tour times, pickup locations and prices.BUT WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND ADVANCE RESERVATIONS.Tour with a NATIVE LEXINGTONIAN. LET US SHOW YOU THE HORSE CAPITAL LIKE IT IS MEANT TO BE SEEN!
Contact Information
horsefarmtours@insightbb.com
(859) 268-2906
800-976-1034
Lexington Private Tours
LEXINGTON - Bluegrass
309 Twin Spires Trail
Lexington Private Tours offers customized tours of central Kentucky based on a group's interests. Individual tours can include horse farms, race courses, distilleries, wineries, antique dealers, historic sites, etc. They specialize in providing guide and tour planning services for individuals and small groups, but can offer step-on service for larger groups as well. Costs will vary depending on services provided.
Contact Information
kytourguy@yahoo.com
(859) 278-9488
Thoroughbred Heritage Horse Farm Tours
LEXINGTON - Bluegrass
1900 Clays Mill Rd.
Thoroughbred Heritage Horse Farm Tours depart at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM from the downtown Lexington Center, Marriott Griffin Gate, Four Points Sheraton, Embassy Suites and Crowne Plaza. Other hotel pick ups can be arranged. Experience why Kentucky is world famous! This fun and informative tour takes you through the heart and soul of Kentucky's Bluegrass horse country. See world class Calumet Farm, the home of a breeding and racing dynasty that dominated the sport of kings during the 1940's, 1950's, and beyond. Tour the ivy covered grounds of Keeneland race course, also home to the planet's most expensive horse auction. Take a peek at the horse farm lifestyle as we take you behind the scenes to explore a working horse farm and visit with their famous stallions. Visit locations where the major Hollywood motion pictures Seabiscuit and Dreamer were filmed. Our knowledgeable guides will make sure that you don't miss a hoof beat.
Contact Information
ljmiano@netzero.com
(859) 260-8687
Unique Horse Farm Tours
LEXINGTON - Bluegrass
Departing from Kentucky Horse Park, usually twice a day, this tour gives you the behind-the-scenes stories about the people and horses that make Lexington the "Horse Capital of the World." Tour historic estates and new multi-million dollar farms on this 2 and a half hour van tour.
Contact Information
(859) 233-4303