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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Our website makes it easy to discover and book unforgettable day trips, tours, excursions, and unique experiences in Kentucky - before you even start your vacation. With real-time availability, detailed activity information, and direct booking with trusted tour operators, you can secure the adventures you want without the stress of last-minute planning or sold-out experiences. Whether you’re seeking outdoor thrills, cultural discoveries, or relaxing local highlights in Kentucky, we give you a simple, reliable way to plan ahead and make the most of every moment of your trip.
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
Kayak and Paddle Board Rental
2 Hour Rentals • Family & Dog Friendly! • 7 Days a Week!
Pine Ridge
2 Hours
Kayak
Mill Creek Lake Kayak & SUP Rentals
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Bourbon Trail Transportation Only
ride in luxury
Louisville
1-8 Hours
Bus Tour
Majestic Transportation LLC
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Ark Encounter Guided Tour
All Ages Welcome • 90 min • Walking Tour at the Ark Encounter!
Williamstown
1.5 Hours
Walking Tour
Inspire Experiences
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Fall Craft show and Fall Festival
All ages • 2026 Fall Festival • Sept 19 & 20 9am to 4pm
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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McDowell House Museum Tours
One Hour • All ages welcome
Farmington Historic Plantation Tour
1 hour • For all ages! • Great for families! • Student discount available
Louisville
Farmington Historic Plantation
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Barletta Cabrio Luxury Tritoon Rental
Luxury Tritoon Rental • Full-Day Kentucky Lake Delivery • Up to 12 Guests
Murray
Full Day 12 Hour Rentals
Boat Rental
Oasis Boat Rentals LLC
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A Stroll Through Time
One hour • All ages welcome • Explore the house
Louisville
Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing
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Parking • Lot B
All ages • 1 - 7 Nights • Per Vehicle, Per Night
Stanton
1 - 7 Nights
Hollerwood Offroad Adventure Park
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Experience Lexington Explore All
Private Lesson
Learn with 1 on 1 Instruction • 1.5 Hours
Lexington
1.5 Hours
Private Tours
Workshop
Trifecta Glass Art Lounge
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Gameday Social at Buffalo Trace Distillery: Vanderbilt
Lexington
4hrs 45min
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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Gameday Social at Buffalo Trace Distillery: LSU
Lexington
4hrs 45min
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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Henry Clay Life & Legacy Tour
Adults $25 | Students $15 | Duration 1 Hour
Lexington
Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate
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Gameday Social at Buffalo Trace Distillery: University of Florida
Lexington
4hrs 45min
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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Haunted by History: True Crime Walking Dinner Tour
Thursdays • 21+ • 3 Hours • Vegetarian & Mocktail Options Available
Lexington
3 hours
Bites of the Bluegrass
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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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Kentucky River and Boone Creek Kayak Paddle Tour
Experience the Kentucky River Palisades in Fayette County!
Lexington
2.5 hours
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Boone Creek Outdoors
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Art Walk
Ages 15+ • 2 Hours • See the beautiful art of Lexington!
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 Tours Explore All
Louisville Legends
Stitzel-Weller + Kentucky Derby Museum + Angel’s Envy
Louisville
8 hours
Private Tours
Sip Kentucky
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Day or Night 2-hour PRIVATE Haunted History Walking Tour with Guide (1-20 people)
For all ages! • 2 Hours • Up to 20 People
Louisville
2 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Louisville Historic Tours
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Nashville to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Available Daily • 2 Distilleries • Lunch • Private Transportation For Groups up to 22
Louisville
10 Hours
Private Tours
Distillery
Mint Julep Experiences - Nashville
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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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Iconic 3 Distillery Tour - Private Experience
8 Hours • Private Tour • Starting at $1,350
Louisville
8 hours
Private Tours
Sip Kentucky
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Ultimate VIP Experience
8 Hours • Completely Private Tour • Starting at $2,200
Louisville
~8 Hours
Private Tours
Sip Kentucky
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Group Lessons
Ages 5+ • Western Riding • Discount for Online Bookings
Fountain Run
1 hour
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Eowyn Farm
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Private Food Tour
3 Hours • Private Food Tour For Your Group
Louisville
Private Tours
Food Tour, Ghost Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Louisville Food Tours
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Private Transportation
Available Daily • Up to 4 Hrs • For Groups of up to 27
Louisville
4 Hours
Private Tours
Mint Julep Experiences - Nashville
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Pit Stop @ Uncle Boojie's
1.5 Hours • Ages 21+ • Private Experience for Groups of 4-80 • Lunch, Tour, and Lore!
Louisville
90 Minutes
Private Tours
Distillery
Uncle Boojie's Distilling Co.
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Experience Louisville Explore All
Woodford Reserve, Kismet Thoroughbred Farms & Whiskey Thief
9.5 Hours
Louisville
9.5 Hours
Distillery, Horse
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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Horse Country
Derby Week Tour • 8 Hours
Louisville
8 Hours • Departure time varies by date
Horse
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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RADRevival
RAD Revival returns to Paristown in 2026!
Grand Tour
All Ages • 3+ hours • The essential "Best Of" for sightseeing in Louisville
Louisville
3 -3.5 Hours
Walking Tour
Hop in the Van Tours
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Beyond the Barrel: Bourbon & Food Pairing Tour
3 Hours • Ages 21+ • Bourbon drinks & progressive dinner in NuLu
Louisville
3 Hours
City Tour, Distillery, Drinks, Food, Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Louisville Food Tours
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Frazier Summer Beer Fest T-Shirt
High quality 2026 Frazier Summer Beer Fest T-Shirt themed for America250! Shipped out in April.
Louisville
Frazier History Museum
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Holiday Victorian Tea
Ages 4+ • 1 Hours
Louisville
The Conrad-Caldwell House Museum
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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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Secrets of Bluegrass Chefs
2 Hours • Be a part of the live TV audience at Uncle Boojie's Distilling Co.!
Louisville
2 Hours • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Food Tour
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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Bardstown's Best
8 Hours • Private Tour Starting at $1,200
Louisville
8 hours
Private Tours
Sip Kentucky
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Bourbon Tours Explore All
Louisville Legends
Stitzel-Weller + Kentucky Derby Museum + Angel’s Envy
Louisville
8 hours
Private Tours
Sip Kentucky
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The Signature City Sightseeing Tour: 90-Minute Narrated Trolley Tour of Louisville
1.5 Hours • All Ages • City Tour & History • Trolley Ride
Louisville
90 Minutes
Trolley
Old Fashioned Express
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Brunch & Bourbon Tour (Sunday Only)
7 Hours • Brunch with cocktails • Two distillery experiences • shorter day
Louisville
7 hours
Kentucky Bourbon Boys
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James B. Beam, Heaven Hill & Lux Row
9 Hours • FRIDAYS
Louisville
Departs at 8:15 a.m. • Returns at 5:30 p.m.
Distillery
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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Frankfort Favorites
8 Hours • Private Tour • Starting at $1,200
Louisville
8 Hours
Private Tours
Sip Kentucky
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2026 Breeders Cup Private 2 - Days Transportation Package
12 Hours a Day Private Transportation
Louisville
12 hours
Private Tours
Sip Kentucky
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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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Beyond the Barrel: Bourbon & Food Pairing Tour
3 Hours • Ages 21+ • Bourbon drinks & progressive dinner in NuLu
Louisville
3 Hours
City Tour, Distillery, Drinks, Food, Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Louisville Food Tours
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Phantoms of Prohibition: Ghosts, Cocktails, & Bites Tour
3 Hours • Ages 21+ • Cocktails, small bites, ghosts & history
Louisville
3
Food Tour, Ghost Tour, History Tour
Louisville Food 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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Boat Rentals Explore All
16' Red Jon Boat
All Ages • Up to 4 Passengers
Murray
3 Hours - 1 Week
Boat Rental
Lynnhurst Family Resort
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22’ Bennington Tritoon (Yellow)
All Ages • Up to 12 Passengers
Murray
3 Hours - 1 Week
Boat Rental
Lynnhurst Family Resort
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Black Sweetwater Fishing Pontoon
All Ages • Up to 10 Passengers
Murray
3 Hours - 1 Week
Boat Rental
Lynnhurst Family Resort
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Suncruiser
3 Hour to 1 Week Rentals Available • Up to 13 People
Murray
3 Hours to 1 Week Rentals Available
Boat Rental
Lynnhurst Family Resort
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26’ Sun Chaser Tritoon
All Ages • Up to 14 Passengers
Murray
3 Hours - 1 Week
Boat Rental
Lynnhurst Family Resort
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26' Bentley Encore Pontoons
All Ages • Up to 16 Passengers
Murray
3 Hours - 1 Week
Boat Rental
Lynnhurst Family Resort
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Lund Fishing Boat
All Ages • Up to 6 passangers
Murray
3 Hours - 1 Week
Boat Rental
Lynnhurst Family Resort
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Big Bertha
All Ages • Up to 12 Passengers
Murray
3 Hours - 1 Week
Boat Rental
Lynnhurst Family Resort
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22’ 2019 Sweetwater Pontoons
All Ages • Up to 12 Passengers
Murray
3 Hours - 1 Week
Boat Rental
Lynnhurst Family Resort
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24' Double Decker Pontoon
All Ages • Up to 15 Passengers
Murray
3 Hours - 1 Week
Boat Rental
Lynnhurst Family Resort
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