Whether you’re a lifelong Lexingtonian longing to embrace your inner tourist, or you have a limited amount of time in the Horse Capital of the World, here are 14 tours guaranteed to show you the sights you want to see.
Note: Price estimates are based on individual adult rates available at the time of publishing. Check each company’s website to see current pricing.
Eat and drink
Bites of the Bluegrass | $75 per person | These walking history tours will have you taste, sip, and savor the flavors of different neighborhood bars + restaurants.
West Sixth Brewing | $6 per person/per group | Why just sit and sip your favorite craft beer when you can get behind-the-scenes to see how it’s made?
Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. | $12 per person | This two-for-one tour will take you along the journey of creating Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale + Town Branch Bourbon — plus you’ll get to sip samples along the way.
James Pepper Distillery | $20 per person | This guided experience takes you into the museum, working distillery, and includes a tasting of award-winning whiskeys in your own complimentary tasting glass.
Kentucky Bourbon Trail | Prices vary | You can’t visit Bourbon Country without a stop along our world-famous trail. Lexington includes six stops on the trail within city limits, including Fresh Bourbon + RD1 Spirits.
All in on history
Mary Todd Lincoln House | $15 per person | March 15-November 30 | This self-guided tour will walk you through the childhood home of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln. Don’t worry, friendly + informative staff are on site to answer any questions.
Blue Grass Trust | Free | Join the monthly guided deTours to visit historical venues not typically open to the public. Or consider taking yourself and your friends on a self-led walking tour through picturesque historic neighborhoods like Gratz, Fayette, and Elsmere Parks.
Lex History Tours | $20 | These experiential walking tours will take you to important cultural sites throughout town, such as the Lexington Cemetery, John Hunt Morgan House, and more.
Art is all around
Art Walk | $15-$30 per person | This two-hour leisurely walking tour hosted by Arts Connect will lead you to various art landmarks + galleries while learning about those who have contributed to our city’s rich culture.
Horsin’ around
Visit Horse Country | ~$30 per person | You can’t visit Lexington without seeing our region’s beautiful horse farms. Visit Horse Country will give you an inside look at different aspects of the thoroughbred industry.
Kentucky Horse Park | $20 per person | From learning about the history of the horse at the on-site museum, to strolling the grounds to see live horse shows — this is one extraordinary equine experience.
Keeneland | $15-$65 per person | See the historical racetrack like never before with a behind-the-scenes look at the sales operation, morning workouts, and stable tours.
Outdoor exploration
Rail Explorers | $40+ per person | With both two- and four-seater options, these pedal-powered rail vehicles (complete with electric assist) will have cruising along picturesque horse farms + the Kentucky River.
Shaker Village | ~$16 per person | Thousands of acres of beautifully preserved land, historical buildings, and farm animals await you on your visit to Harrodsburg. Take a self-led hike, tour the historic villages, or ease your way along the Kentucky River by canoe or kayak.