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Beyond Lexington

Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms

Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Lexington, USA
Popular pick
Booked 10+ times last week!
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Tammy_H ·
Jul 2026
We had a wonderful time on this horse farm tour. Shaun was an excellent guide, so fun and very knowledgeable about the farms and especially the horses. The highlight for me was petting the yearlings and visiting the mamas with their babies. I highly recommend this tour and would go on it again.
· Sarah_J ·
Jun 2026
This was absolutely everything I hoped it would be! Our tour guide Shaun was incredible! He had a wealth of knowledge that only someone how truly has been around horse racing his whole life would know. The countryside, horse farms and horses are all breathtaking. Would most definitely recommend this tour!!

Overview

Kentucky is renowned for its horse programs and farms, this is your chance to see the prestigious facilities up close. Tour area horse farms—some that are usually closed to the public—to get a look at the work that goes into raising and caring for thoroughbreds. The tour includes time to meet and interact with the horses, maybe even feed them their favorite peppermint treats.
  • Tour three horse facilities, including the biggest names in the business
  • Learn about the facilities and families who have been working for generations
  • Enjoy the opportunity to visit and interact with the elegant horses
  • Choose a morning or afternoon tour to suit your schedule best

What's Included

  • 3 Lexington Area Horse Attractions - Locations Chosen by Best Availability & Activities
  • Professional Guide
  • Air-Conditioned Tour Bus
  • Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • The Manchester Lexington
    941 Manchester St, Lexington, KY 40508, USA

    Unique Horse Farm Tours Look for the Unique Horse Farm Tour Bus Free Valet Parking

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Unique Horse Farm Tours

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

KatieRich Farms, LLC

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

3

The Thoroughbred Center

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

4

Lexington

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Tours typically last 2.5 - 3 hours and start at 8:30 AM and 12 Noon
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Cynthia_M
This tour exceeded my expectations! We visited several beautiful farms. Our guide, Daniel, was exceptional! We got to pet so many amazing horses. Daniel's knowledge of the farms, their history and even some of the individual horses made the trip something that I won't easily forget. Thank you!

Reviews

4.9
based on 1,257 reviews
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We had a wonderful time...

Tammy_H, Jul 2026
We had a wonderful time on this horse farm tour. Shaun was an excellent guide, so fun and very knowledgeable about the farms and especially the horses. The highlight for me was petting the yearlings and visiting the mamas with their babies. I highly recommend this tour and would go on it again.

Horses love peppermint!

Diane_S, Jun 2026
This tour with Shaun was great! His knowledge about horses and the area was amazing! Plus his humor kept us not wanting to miss a word! We went to a private farm (which was beautiful), saw mares, fillies, yearlings, and a cute barn cat! We fed peppermint candy to the horses that they loved! On this tour you can pet and interact with the horses all you want! We went to the Keenland Track also, on our own, and did a walking tour for free. Keenland is beautiful, but if you want interaction take this tour!

Absolute heaven!!

Sarah_J, Jun 2026
This was absolutely everything I hoped it would be! Our tour guide Shaun was incredible! He had a wealth of knowledge that only someone how truly has been around horse racing his whole life would know. The countryside, horse farms and horses are all breathtaking. Would most definitely recommend this tour!!

Great tour

Paula_F, Jun 2026
I expected to be rushed and timed stops, on the contrary it was a relaxed environment that allowed time to spend with horses and enjoy the facilities. Shawn was very knowledgeable about the horses and the industry.

Worth the trip.

Meredith_W, Jun 2026
This was the BEST experience!! Our guide was wonderful. The farms were amazing and beyond beautiful. We are thankful that we had this experience.

Small bus group tour led...

Tori_T, Jun 2026
Small bus group tour led by a very personable local guide with many years of experience working with race horses. We enjoyed seeing a variety of working farms and having access to the horses.

Best Day Ever

Tammy_M, Jun 2026
Our tour guide, Mr. Shawn Washington, was the ABSOLUTE best tour guide filled with knowledge and Humor!! We brought our granddaughter to experience anything she could with the Horses!!! DEFINITELY A 5 STAR TOUR!!! DON'T DELAY, BOOK YOURS TODAY!!!! THANK YOU MR. SHAWN, THE MOORE FAMILY

Wonderful Experience

Angela_D, May 2026
Shawn was awesome! He was knowledgeable and kind! The horse farms were beautiful. This tour was a great way to get to explore central Kentucky.

Up close and personal adventure!

Sharon_R, May 2026
This was a great 3 hour adventure! We had a relatively small group of 11 people. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and had great stories to share about his personal life growing up on the horse farms and working with the horses. Would highly recommend!

Great choice!

John_K, May 2026
The farms were exquisite. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable. We got to visit the insides of the barns and stables and pet the horses.

Take this Tour it is a must see.

Signa_O, May 2026
It was great. Jeff was sooo knowledgeable and shared personal experiences that made it special. I left the tour with so much knowledge I never had about Ky and horse breeding.

Enchanting!!

Barbara_W, May 2026
It's very informative. Wear barn shoes/boots! Our guide "Jeff" was phenomenal. He was a well of information, and very entertaining. We will DEFINATELY return!!

Horse Farm Tour by a local girl

Amber_M, May 2026
Bring a drink or a snack, no bathroom break. Fun and interesting, I’m a local brought my friend from Germany.

Lexington Horse Farms

Donald_B, May 2026
Great and Sean was an amazingly interesting tour guide I would rate Mr Washington as as good as any tour guide for this tour

What a wonderful choice...

Suzanne_W, May 2026
What a wonderful choice when researching tours while in Lexington. Not only was Shaun knowledgeable, but he was very personable and loved entertaining us with stories of the different stops. Thanks to both him and Ricky for a great time!

The tour was informative...

Fred_G, May 2026
The tour was informative and entertaining. There were only about a dozen or so people on the van so the tour guide was able to field all of the questions.

Interesting and Fun Tour

sfaigle, Apr 2026
This is an excellent tour. Jeff is so knowledgeable and a real entertainer. The horse farms are beautiful and it was so interesting to learn about them. The only issue we had was a change to the pickup place that we didn't receive but when we called the tour contact number the issue was resolved quickly. Great service!

Such a highlight on our...

Allie_B, Apr 2026
Such a highlight on our weekend girls trip celebrating the bride to be! There was a group of 10 of us with Daniel. Daniel was so knowledgeable, kind, fun and had the best stories. He went above and beyond to make the day special for the group & the bride! We couldn't stop talking about the tour throughout the weekend and beyond! Highly, highly recommend this tour and Daniel as the tour guide. Truly an unforgettable day!!!

Wonderful hands on tour

Mary_H, Apr 2026
This was the best tour that I have experienced in a long time. Our driver was extremely knowledgeable and a very pleasant person. He went above and beyond to make this a memorable experience. We saw many horses, got to feed them treats, saw mothers and newborn colts and meet owners of the farms.

Horse tour with Jeff

Jose_V, Apr 2026
Great tour guide very knowledgeable and very friendly he knew what he was talking about and got everyone engaged

our tour guide was...

James_D, Apr 2026
our tour guide was friendly and accommodating. He was also knowledgeable regarding the Lexington area, in general, in addition to the horses and the horse farms. We were able to feed and pet some horses treats as advertised and were fortunate enough to interact with some of the people/workers associated with a couple of the farms. Unfortunately one can't choose who will be on your tour with you and we shared our bus with a family of downright rude adults who talked over the tour guide and otherwise showed limited interest in the tour, in general. However, we didn't let it spoil our pleasure. I would highly recommend the tour.

Spectacular Experience with Beautiful Horses!

Loretta_A, Mar 2026
What an exceptional tour experience, especially if you have limited time in Lexington. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, and the farms we visited were just spectacular! The horses were so beautiful and getting the opportunity to feed them lots of peppermints was a definite highlight!!

Unforgettable and beautiful tour!

Monica_S, Mar 2026
Shaun,the driver and tour guide was phenomenal!! His wealth of knowledge,stories,and sense of humor made this tour the best we’ve ever experienced! We were especially fortunate to witness a foal being born in the field. What an unforgettable experience!!

Sooo good!

Claudia_G, Mar 2026
So much fun! If you don’t know much about horses or the derby you will leave this experience knowing so much and that even want to attend the derby. I loved seeing the horses with their babies and seeing them being well taken care of :) and our guide was very knowledgeable and funny!

Must do

Jennifer_M, Feb 2026
Our tour guide Jeff was amazing! Super knowledgeable. One if the better guided tours Ive been on! Must do!

Up Close with the Horses

Allison_R, Feb 2026
Shaun was a great tour guide. I have been going to LEX since I was a kid and now have a kid at UK but never toured a horse farm. This one is well worth it! You get up close with the horses and learn a lot at the same time.

I bought this as a gift...

Elli_M, Feb 2026
I bought this as a gift for my 65yo mother. She loved the tour and high recommend for the horse enthusiasts.

Best time on a tour!

Marie_H, Jan 2026
This was a wonderful tour with a very knowledgeable guide! From the stories, answering all the questions to the laughs and seeing the horses up close, I can’t recommend this tour enough!

Horse distraction during holiday season

Kristen_P, Nov 2025
Very informative. A little redundant. Keeneland Park closed, as it was Thanksgiving Eve, but good considering close to holiday and a little distraction. There’s always a right time for horses for me!

Horses!

Victoria_C, Nov 2025
Close up and personal with the horses and a great guide! Friendly, Funny and informative. Small group tour meant it was personable.

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