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
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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A Stroll Through Time
One hour • All ages welcome • Explore the house
Louisville
Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing
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Parking • Lot A
All ages • 1 - 7 Nights • Per Vehicle, Per Night
Stanton
1 - 7 Nights
Hollerwood Offroad Adventure Park
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Escape Back to the Future
Starting at $25 | 1 Hour | Teams of 2-8 People, Family Friendly!
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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McDowell House Museum Tours
One Hour • All ages welcome
RV Site 8
Water & Electricity RV Sites - Back In
Car Smashing
15 minutes per person • Starting at $20
Birding Triple W Farm Kentucky
Grayson, KY
Grayson
2 hours
Private Tours
Birdwatching N.C.
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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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Guided Tours Explore All
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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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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Old Louisville Sites and Bites Walking Tour
Louisville
3 hours
Kid-Friendly
Brewery, City Tour, Drinks, Food, Food Tour, Guided Tour, Pub Crawl, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour
Louisville Historic 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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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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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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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 & Dietary Accommodations Available
Lexington
3 hours
Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Walking 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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Boat Rentals Explore All
Double Deck Boat with Slide
Must be 21+ to Drive • 1-7 Day Rental Options • Max 14 People
Mcdaniels
1-7 Day Rental Options
Boat Rental
Nick's Boat Dock
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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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24' Double Decker Pontoon
All Ages • Up to 15 Passengers
Murray
3 Hours - 1 Week
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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22’ 2019 Sweetwater Pontoons
All Ages • Up to 12 Passengers
Murray
3 Hours - 1 Week
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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Red Sweetwater Fishing Pontoon
All Ages • Up to 12 Passengers
Murray
3 Hours - 1 Week
Boat Rental
Lynnhurst Family Resort
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Single Deck Pontoon
Must be 21+ to Drive • 1-7 Day Rental Options • Max 8 People
Mcdaniels
1-7 Day Rental Options
Boat Rental
Nick's Boat Dock
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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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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
Closed Group Lessons
Ages 5+ • Western Riding • Discount for Online Bookings
Fountain Run
1.5 Hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Eowyn Farm
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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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Bullets, Barbecue, & Bourbon Premium Tour
~7-8 Hours • 18+ years • Private tour
Louisville
7-8 Hours
Private Tours
Kentucky Bourbon Boys
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Adult Party
With an Instructor | $35 per adult | $50 charge for parties below 8 people
Louisville
Private Tours
Whet Your Palette
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Breeders' Cup Experiences - Champion's Eve at Buffalo Trace
4.5 Hours • An exclusive culinary experience at iconic Buffalo Trace Distillery!
Lexington
5 Hours
Private Tours
Distillery
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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Private Riding Lesson (2 Hour)
Ages 5+ • Western Riding • Discount for Online Bookings
Fountain Run
2 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Horse
Eowyn Farm
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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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Ultimate VIP Experience
8 Hours • Completely Private Tour • Starting at $2,200
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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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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Bourbon Tours Explore All
Maker's Mark VIP: The Samuels Legacy Day
8 Hours • Exclusive Tour •
Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghost Tour of Louisville
1.5 Hours • Ages 12+ • Dark history & ghosts • Walking tour • Included Cocktail
Louisville
1.5 Hours
Ghost 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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Old Louisville Sites and Bites Walking Tour
Louisville
3 hours
Kid-Friendly
Brewery, City Tour, Drinks, Food, Food Tour, Guided Tour, Pub Crawl, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour
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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Bourbon Through Bluegrass
Ages 21• 90 Minutes
Louisville
90 Minutes
Frazier History Museum
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Savor & Sip Culinary Tour
~8 Hours
Louisville
8 Hours
Kentucky Bourbon Boys
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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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Bourbon Trail Transportation Only
ride in luxury
Louisville
1-8 Hours
Bus Tour
Majestic Transportation LLC
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The Haunted Trolley Tour: 2-Hour Ghost Tour in Old Louisville, The Highlands & Downtown
2 Hours • Old Louisville, The Highlands, Downtown • Vintage Trolley
Louisville
2 Hours
Ghost Tour, Trolley
Old Fashioned Express
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Experience Louisville Explore All
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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Buffalo Trace Bus
Discover one of the most iconic bourbon distilleries with a complete tour and tasting!
Louisville
4.5 hours
Distillery, Transportation
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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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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Holiday Victorian Tea
Ages 4+ • 1 Hours
Louisville
The Conrad-Caldwell House Museum
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Veterans Day Bourbon Experience
Louisville
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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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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Frankfort Favorites
8 Hours • Private Tour • Starting at $1,200
Louisville
8 Hours
Private Tours
Sip Kentucky
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Mint Julep Sunset Social
4.5 Hours • An exclusive culinary experience at historic Hermitage Farm!
Louisville
4.5 Hours • Thursday April 29, 2027 • 5:00 p
Food Tour, Horse
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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Ride & Reserve Premium Tour
Horseback Riding • ~9 Hours • 7+ years • Up to 10 people
Louisville
9 hours
Kid-Friendly
Kentucky Bourbon Boys
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