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Half-Day Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour in Kentucky
Badge of ExcellenceLexington, USA
- 3 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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 and 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. Also, see where scenes from the movies ‘Secretariat,’ ‘Seabiscuit’ and ‘Dreamer’ were filmed.
- Visit Kentucky’s Bluegrass horse country
- Get a behind-the-scenes look at the thoroughbred horse life
- See where major motion pictures were filmed
- Small-group ensures a personalized experience
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Transportation in 12 or 15 passenger van
- Gratuities for Guide (recommended)
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington/UK Coldstream1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511, USA
1801 Newtown Pike. Meet in front of the main entrance 10 minutes before departure.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Magdalena Farm,division of McPeek Racing
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Keeneland Association Inc
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- November 12th - March 10th: Minimum numbers of 3 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".
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Rebecca_H
I recommend this tour we were lucky enough to have Ernie, a retired jockey/horse trainer born and raised in Lexington. He was an absolute delight and is a wealth of knowledge. I can’t say what my favorite part was because I was fascinated with the entire tour. Thank you Ernie, Dennis and Rebecca Hall
Reviews
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1,493 reviews
Connie_P, May 2024
We had a fabulous experience. We were blessed with a sunny afternoon between bad storms. Had a very knowledgeable guide who we found out had been a jockey and a trainer for 50 years. Enjoyed seeing keeneland race track and then we stopped at Mcpeek's farm and got to meet/ pet many horses, saw lots of foals and some mares due any day. A stroke of luck that Kenny mcpeek's horse mystic dan won the Derby just 4 days before our tour. When we booked it, we didn't know we were stopping there and of course didn't know his horse would end up winning. Our guide Ernie Flynn deserves 6 stars. So kind, helpful and willing to answer all questions. Oh yeah, the tour vans were comfy and air conditioned. Will recommend this tour to everyone.
Louisa_E, May 2024
Had a great day with Ernie as our guide. Lots of history about the farms and area. Beautiful horses and enjoyed meeting the foals
Craig_P, May 2024
My wife and I loved this tour.
Ernie was our tour guide and he was very good. He had been a jockey and trainer for his entire career. I would have loved to have learned more about his personal experiences.
mbacon, May 2024
This tour exceeded my expectations. Our guide was very knowledgeable and continually shared information about the area and horses. We had an opportunity to pet horses and feed them at a couple of different locations.
Patricia_R, May 2024
Our guide, Vicky, was very knowledgeable and humorous at the same time. We had an up close experience with the horses
Cherry_E, May 2024
The tour was exceptional and our guide Ernie Flynn was so knowledgeable. We were so impressed with Keeneland and Magdalena Farms. We highly recommend this tour!
Melissa_D, May 2024
This was a great experience. Our guide was so knowledgeable; I have a short immersive course in thoroughbred horses, the history of the area, and general knowledge of houses! Highly recommend this tour.
Tim_V, May 2024
We went on the tour a few hours before the Kentucky Derby and visited the very farm that the winner was trained.
So awesome.
Vanessa_G, May 2024
Wonderful experience - the farms, history and horses were fun to see! Getting to pet horses and learn about history was enjoyable.
Vickie_L, May 2024
We had the best guide. His name was Tim gave us so much information and insight on everything we asked. Full of knowledge, really enjoyed the whole day. I would recommend it to anybody who would like to learn more about the thoroughbred world. Congratulations if you won on the horses!
Thanks Vickie L
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