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
Louisville Sips, Bites & Sites
For all ages! • 3.5 Hours • Our Most Popular!
Sightseeing Tour
City Taste Tours
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Weekday/Weekend Train Ride to Boston
Starting at $22 • 1.5 hours • Ages 2+
New Haven
Kentucky Railway Museum
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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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Summer Camp
Ages 6-12 • Monday - Friday • 9am - 4pm • $300 per week
Polar Bear Express
Ages 21+ • 2 hours • All aboard the abominably decorated Pedal Wagon!
Covington
Pedal Wagon - Covington
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Event Room Rental
Bowling Green
2 hour minimum
The Reindeer Farm
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CAL - ONLINE REGISTRATION
Car Smashing
15 minutes per person • Starting at $20
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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Experience Louisville Explore All
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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Belle - Halloween Kids Cruise
All ages • Enjoy a spirited time aboard the Belle of Louisville • 2 hour cruise
Louisville
2 Hour Cruise
Belle of Louisville
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A Night of Clue
Louisville
2
The Conrad-Caldwell House Museum
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The Ultimate Bourbon Country Experience - Louisville 4-Day Tour
Louisville
4 Days
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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Mary M. Miller - Kids Character Cruise
All Ages! • 2 hrs
Louisville
2 Hour Cruise
Belle of Louisville
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Belle - Moonlight Cruise
All ages • Soak in the final moments of the sun onboard with live music! • 2 hour cruise
Louisville
2 Hour Cruise
Belle of Louisville
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Public Tours
21+ • Visit 3 Distilleries + Lunch
Louisville
8 hours
Distillery, Sightseeing Tour
Sip Kentucky
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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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Shadows & Signals
Shadows & Signals: A Guided Paranormal Investigation
Louisville
2
The Conrad-Caldwell House Museum
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Bourbon City Supper Club
4 Hours • 3 Courses!
Louisville
Departs at 5:30 p.m. • Returns at 9:30 p.m.
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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Guided Tours Explore All
Beyond the Barrel: Bourbon Food Tour
3 Hours • Ages 21+ • Bourbon drinks & food pairings in NuLu
Louisville
3 Hours
Food Tour, Guided Tour
Louisville Food Tours
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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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Cocktails & Bites History Tour
Saturdays • Ages 21+ (w/proper ID) • 3 Hours • Vegetarian & Mocktail Options Available
Lexington
Guided Tour, History Tour
Bites of the Bluegrass
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The Misfits and Mayhem Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville
Ages 21+ • 2 Hours • Up to 15 People
Louisville
2 Hours
Guided Tour
Louisville Historic Tours
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Distillery District Food & History Tour
Fri & Sun • Ages 12+ • 2.5 to 3 Hours • Vegetarian & Mocktail Options Available
Lexington
Distillery, Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Bites of the Bluegrass
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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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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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Downtown Walking Food & History Tour
Tue-Sun • Ages 12+ • 3 Hours • Service Animals Only • Vegetarian Options Available
Lexington
Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Bites of the Bluegrass
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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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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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Bourbon Tours Explore All
Ultimate VIP Experience
8 Hours • Completely Private Tour
~8 Hours
Private Tours
Sip Kentucky
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Bardstown's Best
8 Hours • Private Tour
8 hours
Private Tours
Sip Kentucky
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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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Custom Private Tours
21+ • Great for groups! • Starting at $1,150
7-9 Hours
Private Tours
Distillery
Sip Kentucky
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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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Pride Plates: A Taste of Kentucky’s Queer History Food Tour
3 Hours • 21+ • Food & Queer History
Louisville
3 Hours
LGBTQ-Friendly
Louisville Food Tours
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Bourbon City to Music City 8-Day Tour
Louisville
8 Days
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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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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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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the ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour as recommended by The New York Times!
For all ages! • Up to 2 Hours • Locally owned and operated since 2004! Consistently voted #1!
Louisville
100-120 minutes
Kid-Friendly
Louisville Historic Tours
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Boat Rentals Explore All
26’ Sun Chaser Tritoon
All Ages • Up to 14 Passengers
Murray
3 Hours - 1 Week
Boat Rental
Lynnhurst Family Resort
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2019 Sweetwater 21' Pontoon
All Ages • Up to 11 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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Big Bertha
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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16' Black Jon Boat
All Ages • Up to 4 Passengers
Murray
3 Hours - 1 Week
Boat Rental
Lynnhurst Family Resort
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Single Deck Pontoon
Ages 21+ to rent with photo ID • 8 Passengers • Full Day Rental • 26' with Half Canopy Cover
28' Double Decker Pontoon
All Ages • Up to 18 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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22’ Bennington Tritoon (White)
All Ages • Up to 12 Passengers
Murray
3 Hours - 1 Week
Boat Rental
Lynnhurst Family Resort
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Experience Lexington Explore All
Couple's Glassblowing Experience
Last Thursday of each month • 1 hour active instruction
Lexington
1 Hour
Workshop
Trifecta Glass Art Lounge
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Friends of Ashland Membership
Become a Friend and receive special benefits!
Lexington
Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate
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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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Art Walk
Ages 15+ • 2 Hours • See the beautiful art of Lexington!
Challenge Course
Starting at $49 • 1 Hour • Ages 4+
Traces: Slavery at Ashland
Adults $25 | Students $15 | Duration 1 Hour
Lexington
Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate
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Downtown Walking Food & History Tour
Tue-Sun • Ages 12+ • 3 Hours • Service Animals Only • Vegetarian Options Available
Lexington
Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Bites of the Bluegrass
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Art and Appetizers
Ages 15+ • 2 Hours • Thursdays @ 4pm
Guided Tour
3:00 p.m.- Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri.
Lexington
Mary Todd Lincoln House
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Membership
Yearly Access to the Mary Todd Lincoln House!
Lexington
Mary Todd Lincoln House
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Private Tours Explore All
Crime Scene Investigation (CSI Elizabethtown)
$21.99 | 1 Hour | Difficulty 6/10 | Newest Room!
Unlock: Elizabethtown Escape Rooms
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The Glitter Ball City Walking Tour with Bestselling Author David Dominé
Ages 21+ • 3 Hours • Can Accommodate up to 12 People
Louisville
3 hours
Louisville Historic Tours
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Adult Party
With an Instructor | $35 per adult | $50 charge for parties below 8 people
Mary M. Miller - Kids Character Cruise
All Ages! • 2 hrs
Louisville
2 Hour Cruise
Belle of Louisville
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Bourbon Country
Derby Week Tour • 8.5 Hours
Louisville
8.5 Hours • Departure time varies by date
Horse
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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RV Site 34
Water, Electric & Sewer - Back In RV Sites
Camp (Week) Ages 10-12
SUMMER: Mon - Fri | 9:00am, 12 noon or 3:00pm
Ultimate VIP Experience
8 Hours • Completely Private Tour
~8 Hours
Private Tours
Sip Kentucky
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