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
Art and Appetizers
Ages 15+ • 2 Hours • Thursdays @ 4pm
22' - 2023 Sylvan Mirage - 115hp Yamaha - Dark Green
9 Passengers • 25+ to Rent • Half Day & Full Day Available
Murray
Boat Rental
Irvin Cobb Marina
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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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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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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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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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Rocket Camp ORION
Rocketry Day Camp
Bowling Green
9 am - 3 pm
Aviation Heritage Park
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Barletta Cabrio Luxury Pontoon Rental
Luxury Pontoon 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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Friends of Ashland Membership
Become a Friend and receive special benefits!
Lexington
Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate
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Light Up the Depot
Join us as we Light Up the L&N Depot this Christmas!
Bowling Green
3 hrs
Private Tours
Museum, Trolley
Historic Rail Park & Train Museum
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Experience Louisville Explore All
Camp (Week) Ages 4-6
SUMMER: Mon - Fri | 9:00am, 12 noon or 3:00pm
Docent Guided Museum Tour
For all ages! • 1 Hour • Our most popular tour!
Louisville
The Conrad-Caldwell House Museum
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Savor & Sip Culinary Tour
8 Hours
Louisville
8 Hours
Kentucky Bourbon Boys
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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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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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Boo's & Brews Tour
Must be 21+ to Attend
Louisville
The Conrad-Caldwell House Museum
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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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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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Camp (Week) Ages 10-12
SUMMER: Mon - Fri | 9:00am, 12 noon or 3:00pm
Experience Lexington Explore All
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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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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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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Design Your Own Glassmaking Experience
Individual Experience. Custom Item Included. 1 to 10 people. Ages 8 and Up
Lexington
45 minutes
Kid-Friendly
Workshop
Trifecta Glass Art Lounge
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Breeders' Cup Experiences - Champion's Eve at Buffalo Trace
Lexington
5 Hours
Private Tours
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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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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Couple's Glassblowing Experience
Couple’s Immersive Experience. 1 Hour Shared Experience. Complimentary Cocktails Included.
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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Breeders' Cup Experiences - Best of Kentucky Tour
Lexington
7 Hours
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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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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Bourbon Tours Explore All
Whiskey Row Walking Tours
Louisville
3 hours
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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The Ultimate Bourbon Country Experience - Louisville 4-Day Tour
Louisville
4 Days
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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Old Roots & New Barrels Bourbon Tour
8 Hours • Private Tour • Starting at $1,200
Louisville
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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Angel's Envy, Stitzel-Weller & Kentucky Artisan Distillery
9 Hours • SATURDAYS
Louisville
Departs at 9:15 a.m. • Returns at 6:00 p.m.
Distillery
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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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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Breeders' Cup Experiences - Champion's Eve at Buffalo Trace
Lexington
5 Hours
Private Tours
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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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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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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Bourbon Roots: Historic Tasting Tour
Louisville
8 Hours
Kentucky Bourbon Boys
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Guided Tours Explore All
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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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 Wine Tour
Ages 21+ • 8 Hours • Tastings at all 3 wineries
Lexington
8 Hours
Guided Tour, Winery
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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The Bourbon Trolley: Distillery Tour, Tasting Rooms & Bourbon Experiences
3 Hours • Ages 21+ • Bourbon Tastings • Distillery Tour • Bourbon-Infused Samples
Louisville
3 Hours
Distillery, Guided Tour, Hop On Hop Off, Trolley
Louisville Food Tours
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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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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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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 Lexington
Ages 21+ • 8 Hours • Stops at 5 distilleries
Lexington
8 Hours
Private Tours
Distillery, Guided Tour
Horse & Barrel 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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Black Sweetwater Fishing Pontoon
All Ages • Up to 10 Passengers
Murray
3 Hours - 1 Week
Boat Rental
Lynnhurst Family Resort
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Double Deck Pontoon with Slide
Ages 21+ with photo ID to rent • 10 Passengers • Full Day Rental
Morehead
Boat Rental
Cave Run Marinas
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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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26' Bentley Encore Pontoons
All Ages • Up to 16 Passengers
Murray
3 Hours - 1 Week
Boat Rental
Lynnhurst Family Resort
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22' - 2023 Sylvan Mirage - 115hp Yamaha - Dark Green
9 Passengers • 25+ to Rent • Half Day & Full Day Available
Murray
Boat Rental
Irvin Cobb Marina
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Barletta Cabrio Luxury Pontoon Rental
Luxury Pontoon 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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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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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’ Bennington Tritoon (White)
All Ages • Up to 12 Passengers
Murray
3 Hours - 1 Week
Boat Rental
Lynnhurst Family Resort
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