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
The Collector
Starting at $25 | 1 Hour | Teams of 2-8 People Witches and More
Cave Boat Tour
Most Popular | Sells out | Tours are on Central Time
Bowling Green
45 minutes
Lost River Cave
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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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HOPS in the Van Tour
Ages 21+ • 3.5 hours • Perfect for any beer lover
Louisville
3.5 Hours
Guided Tour
Hop in the Van Tours
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Downtown Henderson
July 8 — July 25
Henderson
1.5 hours
Private Tours
MELT Mobile
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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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COOLWAVE Water Trampoline - 15ft
Shelbyville
1-8 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Water Activities
New Wave Rental LLC
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Crime Scene Investigation (CSI Elizabethtown)
$21.99 | 1 Hour | Difficulty 6/10 | Newest Room!
Elizabethtown
Unlock: Elizabethtown Escape Rooms
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Intro to Paddleboarding - Ohio River
Join us for an exhilarating Introduction to Paddleboarding experience!
Louisville
Endless Summer Paddle Company
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Full Day Rental (8 hours)
Starting at $60| Kayaks, SUPs, Canoes
Prospect
Kayak
Nachand Canoe & Kayak
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Bourbon Tours Explore All
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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Sleep In & Sip Louisville
5 Hours The Late Pour: Michter’s + Angel’s Envy + Whiskey Thief Nulu
Louisville
5 hours
Private Tours
Sip Kentucky
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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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Bourbon Trail Transportation Only
ride in luxury
Louisville
1-8 Hours
Bus Tour
Majestic Transportation LLC
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Louisville Sips, Bites & Sites
For all ages! • 3.5 Hours • Our Most Popular!
Louisville
Sightseeing Tour
City Taste Tours
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Close Up Shop
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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Inside the Rickhouse: The Legacy of Deatsville
6.5 Hours • THURSDAYS
Louisville
Departs at 9:15 a.m. • Returns at 3:45 p.m.
Private Tours
Distillery
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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Woodford Reserve, Kismet Thoroughbred Farms & Whiskey Thief
9.5 Hours
Louisville
9.5 Hours
Distillery, Horse
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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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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Custom Private Tours
21+ • Great for groups! • Starting at $1,200
Louisville
7-9 Hours
Private Tours
Distillery
Sip Kentucky
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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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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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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 Bardstown
Ages 21+ • 8 Hours • Stops at 5 distilleries
Lexington
8 Hours
Private Tours
Distillery, Guided Tour
Horse & Barrel 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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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 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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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 Lexington
Ages 21+ • 8 Hours • Stops at 5 distilleries
Lexington
8 Hours
Private Tours
Distillery, Guided Tour
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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Boat Rentals Explore All
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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2019 Sweetwater 21' Pontoon
All Ages • Up to 11 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’ Bennington Tritoon (White)
All Ages • Up to 12 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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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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Black Sweetwater Fishing Pontoon
All Ages • Up to 10 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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28' Double Decker Pontoon
All Ages • Up to 18 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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Private Tours Explore All
Private Riding Lesson (1 Hour)
Ages 5+ • Western Riding • Discount for Online Bookings
Fountain Run
1 hour
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Horse
Eowyn Farm
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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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Tiny Tots Half Lessons
Ages 3-6 • Western Riding • Discount for Online Bookings
Fountain Run
1 hour
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Eowyn Farm
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Louisville Legends Private Tour
Starting at $269 per person • Ages 21+ • 8 Hours • 4-10 guests • Private transportation
Louisville
8 Hours
Private Tours
Distillery
Bourbon Excursions
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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 Lexington
Ages 21+ • 8 Hours • Stops at 5 distilleries
Lexington
8 Hours
Private Tours
Distillery, Guided Tour
Horse & Barrel Tours
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One Hour Semi Private Lessons
Ages 5+ • Western Riding • Discount for Online Bookings
Fountain Run
1 hour
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Eowyn Farm
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South Bourbon Trail
Curated Distillery Experiences & Kentucky Backroads
Louisville
8 Hours
Private Tours
Distillery
Bourbon Excursions
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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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Frankfort Favorites
8 Hours • Private Tour • Starting at $1,200
Louisville
8 Hours
Private Tours
Sip Kentucky
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Experience Louisville Explore All
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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Bourbon Roots: Historic Tasting Tour
Louisville
8 Hours
Kentucky Bourbon Boys
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Louisville Triple Crown
Louisville Slugger + Kentucky Derby Museum + Evan Williams
Louisville
8 hours
Private Tours
Sip Kentucky
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Holiday Open House w/ Santa & Mrs. Claus
Louisville
5
The Conrad-Caldwell House Museum
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Bourbon City to Music City 8-Day Tour
Louisville
8 Days
Distillery
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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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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Mary M. Miller - Picnic Lunch
All ages • Set your sights on an afternoon cruise with a meal! • 2 hour cruise
Louisville
2 Hour Cruise
Belle of Louisville
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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 Franklin Tour
Available Daily • 7 Hrs • For Groups of up to 27 • 2 Distilleries
Louisville
7 Hours
Private Tours
Distillery
Mint Julep Experiences - Nashville
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Mary M. Miller - Sunday FunDay (meal)
All Ages • Cruise aboard the Mary M. Miller! • 2 hour cruise
Louisville
2 Hour Cruise
Belle of Louisville
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