Explore Things to Do in Kentucky
Welcome to Kentucky - a state rich in history, culture, and natural beauty, where every visit is a journey of discovery. Explore the rolling hills of horse country, tour world-famous Bourbon distilleries, and experience the excitement of the Kentucky Derby in Louisville. Wander through scenic landscapes in the Red River Gorge, Mammoth Cave National Park, and the Daniel Boone National Forest, or enjoy charming small towns filled with Southern hospitality. From live music and culinary delights to outdoor adventures and historic landmarks, Kentucky offers a perfect blend of tradition, adventure, and unforgettable experiences.
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Planning the perfect vacation in Kentucky is easier than ever with our all-in-one platform for finding and booking day trips, tours, excursions, and memorable local experiences. Browse curated activities, compare options, and check live availability so you can reserve your must-do adventures well before you arrive in Kentucky. By booking ahead, you skip the hassle of searching once you're already on vacation and avoid missing out on popular experiences that fill up fast. Let us help you build a trip that’s smooth, stress-free, and filled with the moments you’ll remember most.
Why wait until you arrive in Kentucky to book your tours - only to discover that the ones you want are already full? Click any activity below to learn more about the tour, view availability, and reserve your excursions directly with the tour operators today!
Today's Featured Tours Explore All
Car Smashing
15 minutes per person • Starting at $20
Weekend Passes
May 22 - 23 2026 • The Complete Two-Day Experience • All Ages
Louisville
Valid during festival hours on BOTH festival day
Roots Revue Festival
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LUNCHEON TRAIN
1.5 Hours | Ages 13+ | Lunch Excursion
New Haven
1.5 hours
Kentucky Railway Museum
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Children’s Party
Great for Birthdays! | With an Instructor |
Private Arena Rental
Starting at $75 • 2-12 Hours • Available for a variety of riding and non-service purposes
La Grange
2-12 Hours
Private Tours
Farm
Highpointe Farm & Training
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A Stroll Through Time
One hour • All ages welcome • Explore the house
Lousiville
Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing
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Design Your Own Glassblowing Experience
45 minutes • Classes for 1 to 10 People • Ages 8 and older
Lexington
45 minutes
Kid-Friendly
Workshop
Trifecta Glass Art Lounge
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the ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour as recommended by The New York Times!
Up to 2 Hours • Locally owned and operated since 2004 • As seen on HBO's Murder in Glitterball City
Louisville
100-120 minutes
Kid-Friendly
Louisville Historic Tours
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Discovery Tour
$25 per person | 1 hour
Louisville
1 Hour
Michter’s Fort Nelson Distillery
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Distillery District Walking Food & History Tour
Fri & Sun • Ages 18+ • 2.5 to 3 Hours • Vegetarian & Mocktail Options Available
Lexington
3 hours
Distillery, Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Bites of the Bluegrass
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Experience Louisville Explore All
Old Louisville Ghost Tour: Locally owned and voted #1 since 2004!
For all ages! • 2 Hours • Recommended by the New York Times!
Louisville
2 hours
Kid-Friendly
Louisville Historic Tours
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Thunder Over Louisville on the Belle!
All Ages • Watch Thunder over Louisville on the Belle of Louisville • 7 hours
Louisville
7 Hours
Belle of Louisville
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Belle - Steamboat Supper
Cruise and dine aboard the Belle of Louisville • 2 hour cruise
Louisville
2 Hour Cruise
Belle of Louisville
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Maker's Mark, Heaven Hill & Bardstown Bourbon Co.
9.5 Hours • SATURDAYS
Louisville
Departs at 8:15 a.m. • Returns at 5:30 p.m.
Distillery
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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Single Barrel Sensory Tour
30 Minutes • Valid ID Required for 21+ • Sample Straight from the Barrel!
Louisville
30 Minutes
Distillery
Uncle Boojie's Distilling Co.
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Mary M. Miller - 12-Mile Island Cruise (No Meal)
All Ages! • Enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience aboard the Mary M. Miller! • 3 hour cruise
Louisville
3 Hour Cruise
Belle of Louisville
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Belle - Sunday FunDay (meal)
All ages • Celebrate Sunday FunDay on the Belle! • 2 hour cruise
Louisville
2 Hour Cruise
Belle of Louisville
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Woodford Reserve, Castle & Key & Stitzel-Weller
9.5 Hours • FRIDAYS
Louisville
Departs at 7:30 a.m. • Returns at 4:45 p.m.
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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Shadows & Signals
Shadows & Signals: A Guided Paranormal Investigation
Louisville
2
The Conrad-Caldwell House Museum
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The Best of Old Louisville: 60-Minute PRIVATE Guided Walking Tour (1-20 people)
For all ages! • 60 Minutes • Likely To Sell Out!
Louisville
60 minutes
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Louisville Historic Tours
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Guided Tours Explore All
Distillery District Walking Food & History Tour
Fri & Sun • Ages 18+ • 2.5 to 3 Hours • Vegetarian & Mocktail Options Available
Lexington
3 hours
Distillery, Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Bites of the Bluegrass
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Beyond the Barrel: Bourbon & Food Pairing Tour
3 Hours • Ages 21+ • Bourbon drinks & progressive dinner in NuLu
Louisville
3 Hours
Food Tour, Guided Tour
Louisville Food Tours
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Queer Louisville: Kentucky LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour with Cocktail
1.5 Hours • Walking Tour • Queer History • Included Cocktail
Louisville
1.5 Hours
LGBTQ-Friendly
City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Louisville Food Tours
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Five Star Bardstown
Ages 21+ • 8 Hours • Stops at 5 distilleries
Lexington
8 Hours
Private Tours
Distillery, Guided Tour
Horse & Barrel Tours
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Triple Crown
Ages 21+ • 8 Hours • 1 horse farm, 1 bourbon distillery and 1 winery
Lexington
8 Hours
Private Tours
Distillery, Guided Tour, Horse, Winery
Horse & Barrel Tours
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Cocktails & Bites: Tales of the Warehouse Block
Saturdays • Ages 21+ (w/proper ID) • 3 Hours • Mocktail & Dietary Accommodations Available
Lexington
3 hours
Guided Tour, History Tour
Bites of the Bluegrass
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Secrets of Louisville Food & History Tour in NuLu
3 Hours • All Ages • Food & History
Louisville
3 Hours
City Tour, Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Louisville Food Tours
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Five Star Lexington
Ages 21+ • 8 Hours • Stops at 5 distilleries
Lexington
8 Hours
Private Tours
Distillery, Guided Tour
Horse & Barrel Tours
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Downtown Walking Food & History Tour
Tue-Sun • Ages 12+ • 3 Hours • Service Animals Only • Vegetarian & Dietary Accommodations Available
Lexington
3 hours
Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Bites of the Bluegrass
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Private Food Tour
3 Hours • Private Food Tour For Your Group
Private Tours
Food Tour, Ghost Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Louisville Food Tours
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Private Tours Explore All
One Night Stay
Starting at $129 | 2 Bedrooms | Up to 6 Guests
Cave City
Mountain Top Retreat Cabin Rental
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Cave Boat Tour
Most Popular | Sells out | Tours are on Central Time
45 minutes
Lost River Cave
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Oaks and Derby Private 2 - Days Transportation Package
12 Hours a Day Private Transportation
12 hours
Private Tours
Horse, Transfer, Transportation
Sip Kentucky
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the ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour as recommended by The New York Times!
Up to 2 Hours • Locally owned and operated since 2004 • As seen on HBO's Murder in Glitterball City
Louisville
100-120 minutes
Kid-Friendly
Louisville Historic Tours
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Guided Tour
3:00 p.m.- Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri.
Lexington
Mary Todd Lincoln House
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Boo's & Brews Tour
Must be 21+ to Attend
Louisville
The Conrad-Caldwell House Museum
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Drone Camp RAVEN
Drone Legend Day Camp
Bowling Green
9 am - 3 pm
Aviation Heritage Park
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Kentucky Wine Tour
Ages 21+ • 8 Hours • Tastings at all 3 wineries
Lexington
8 Hours
Guided Tour, Winery
Horse & Barrel Tours
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The Ultimate Whiskey Country Experience - Nashville 3-Day Tour
Louisville
3 Days
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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Experience Lexington Explore All
Guided Tour
3:00 p.m.- Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri.
Lexington
Mary Todd Lincoln House
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Challenge Course / Full Zip Combo
Starting at $150
Signature Henry Clay Tour
Adults $25 | Students $15 | Duration 1 Hour
Lexington
Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate
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Cocktails & Bites: Tales of the Warehouse Block
Saturdays • Ages 21+ (w/proper ID) • 3 Hours • Mocktail & Dietary Accommodations Available
Lexington
3 hours
Guided Tour, History Tour
Bites of the Bluegrass
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Art Walk
Ages 15+ • 2 Hours • See the beautiful art of Lexington!
Self-Guided Tour
10 a.m.- 3 p.m., Mondays- Saturdays
Lexington
Mary Todd Lincoln House
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Design Your Own Glassblowing Experience
45 minutes • Classes for 1 to 10 People • Ages 8 and older
Lexington
45 minutes
Kid-Friendly
Workshop
Trifecta Glass Art Lounge
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Membership
Yearly Access to the Mary Todd Lincoln House!
Lexington
Mary Todd Lincoln House
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Five Star Bardstown
Ages 21+ • 8 Hours • Stops at 5 distilleries
Lexington
8 Hours
Private Tours
Distillery, Guided Tour
Horse & Barrel Tours
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Triple Crown
Ages 21+ • 8 Hours • 1 horse farm, 1 bourbon distillery and 1 winery
Lexington
8 Hours
Private Tours
Distillery, Guided Tour, Horse, Winery
Horse & Barrel Tours
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Bourbon Tours Explore All
Close Up Shop with our Founder
1.5 Hours • Ages 21+ • Private Experience for Groups of 4-80 • Dessert, Tour, and Lore!
Louisville
90 Minutes
Private Tours
Distillery
Uncle Boojie's Distilling Co.
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Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghosts of Derby City
1.5 Hours • Ages 12+ • Dark history • Walking tour • Included Cocktail
Louisville
1.5 Hours
Ghost Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Louisville Food Tours
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Golf and Bourbon Premium Tour
9 Hours • 18 holes golf course • distillery tour & tasting • From $1,550
9 hours
Private Tours
Kentucky Bourbon Boys
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The Ultimate Bourbon Country Experience - Louisville 4-Day Tour
Louisville
4 Days
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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Buffalo Trace & Keeneland Spring Meet
Buffalo Trace Distillery & Keeneland Spring Meet
Departs at 9:00 a.m. • Returns at 6:00 p.m.
Distillery
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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Iconic 3 Distillery Tour - Private Experience
8 Hours • Private Tour • Starting at $1,350
8 hours
Private Tours
Sip Kentucky
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Historic Walking Tour of Victorian Louisville: Food, Bourbon, History & Architecture
3 Hours • 21+ • Food, History, Architecture
Louisville
3 Hours
Food Tour
Louisville Food Tours
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Buffalo Trace, Bulleit Distilling, Rabbit Hole & Pappy & Co.
9.5 Hours • THURSDAYS
Louisville
Departs at 8:45 a.m. • Returns at 6:15 p.m.
Distillery
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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Ultimate VIP Experience
8 Hours • Completely Private Tour • Starting at $2,200
~8 Hours
Private Tours
Sip Kentucky
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Start the Fire (Breakfast Tour)
1.5 Hours • Ages 21+ • Private Experience for Groups of 4-80 • Breakfast, Tour, and Lore!
Louisville
90 Minutes
Private Tours
Distillery
Uncle Boojie's Distilling Co.
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