Half-Day Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour in Kentucky

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Highlights

  • See the world-famous Keeneland racecourse 

  • Behind-the-scenes info about the Kentucky horse scene from your guide

  • Choose from a morning or afternoon tour time to best suit your schedule

Summary

Discover the heart and soul of Kentucky’s beautiful Bluegrass horse country on this guided, 3-hour, small-group tour. Explore the ivy-covered grounds of historic Keeneland Race Course, home to the world's most expensive horse auctions. Learn about the history of Calumet Farm, home to a breeding and racing dynasty that dominated the Sport of Kings during the 1940s, 50s and beyond. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the thoroughbred horse farm lifestyle. Also, see where scenes from the movies ‘Secretariat,’ ‘Seabiscuit’ and ‘Dreamer’ were filmed.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
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Why take this tour?

Pack in the main highlights of the Kentucky thoroughbred horse scene into just a few hours without renting or driving a car. This Kentucky horse farm tour takes you to several beautiful thoroughbred farms in Lexington. On your tour, a professional guide details the Kentucky thoroughbred horse lifestyle and culture.

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What’s included?

  • Professional guide

  • Transportation in 12 or 15 passenger van

  • Entry/Admission - Lexington

  • Entry/Admission - Old Friends at Dream Chase Farm

  • Gratuities for Guide (recommended)

  • Food and drinks

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Kentucky is now mask free but please feel free to wear a mask if you desire.

Cancellation Policy

    All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
Operator Website

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Thoroughbred Heritage Horse Farm Tours

About operator:

Horse Farm Tours,Lexington KY. Experience why Kentucky is world famous! Our fun and informative horse farm tours (approximately 3 hours in length) take you through the heart and soul of Kentucky's beautiful blue grass horse country. Drive by, see and hear the history of Calumet horse farm, home of a breeding and racing dynasty that dominated the sport of kings during the 1940s, 1950s and beyond. 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. Take a peek at the thoroughbred horse lifestyle as we take you behind the scenes to explore thoroughbred horse farms and visit up close and personal with their thoroughbred horses (including mares and foals). We'll even see where scenes from the major motion pictures Secretariat, Seabiscuit and Dreamer were filmed.

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