Discover the heart and soul of Kentucky’s beautiful Bluegrass horse country on this guided, 3-hour, small-group tour. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the thoroughbred horse lifestyle as you explore the famous Keeneland Race Course and one or more thoroughbred horse farms. Learn about the history of racing and how Lexington became the epicenter of thoroughbred breeding in the United States. Note: itinerary may change depending on availability.
Visit Kentucky’s Bluegrass horse country
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the thoroughbred horse life
Visit the famous Keeneland Race Course
Small-group ensures a personalized experience
What To Expect
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.
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
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.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
Include
Professional guide
Transportation in a 14-person passenger van
Exclude
Gratuities for Guide (recommended)
Food and drinks