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
Shakers & Thieves
1.5 Hours • Ages 21+ • Private Experience for Groups of 4-20 • Learn to Craft Like a Master!
Louisville
90 Minutes
Private Tours
Distillery
Uncle Boojie's Distilling Co.
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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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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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Trail Rides
Ages 8+ • 1 Hour • All Levels of Experience
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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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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Field Trip-Homeschool
THIS IS A SPECIAL DAY SET-ASIDE FOR HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES/GROUPS
Harrodsburg
Devine's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
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Mary M. Miller - Kids Cruise
All Ages! • 90-minute cruise
Louisville
1.5 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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Single Day Passes
One-Day Pass for 2026 Festival • Select May 22 or May 23 • All Ages
Louisville
Valid during festival hours on your selected dat
Roots Revue Festival
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Guided Tours Explore All
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Experience Louisville Explore All
Mary M. Miller - Cruise-e-oke
• Relax aboard the Mary M. Miller for a fun evening cruise! • 2 hour cruise
Louisville
2 Hour Cruise
Belle of Louisville
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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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Docent Guided Museum Tour
For all ages! • 1 Hour • Our most popular tour!
Louisville
The Conrad-Caldwell House Museum
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Belle - 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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Self Guided Museum Tour
For all ages! • 1 Hour
Louisville
The Conrad-Caldwell House 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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Belle - Sunday FunDay (no meal)
All ages • Celebrate Sunday FunDay on the Belle! • 2 hour cruise
Louisville
2 Hour Cruise
Belle of Louisville
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Frazier Summer Beer Fest
August 1, 2026
Louisville
3-4 hours
Brewery, Museum
Frazier History Museum
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Mary M. Miller - Evening Cruise
All ages • Cruise aboard the Mary M. Miller riverboat!
Louisville
2 Hour Cruise
Belle of Louisville
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Horseback Riding and Bourbon Tour
9 Hours • 7+ years • Up to 8 people • From $1500
Louisville
9 hours
Kid-Friendly
Kentucky Bourbon Boys
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Boat Rentals Explore All
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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2019 Sweetwater 21' Pontoon
All Ages • Up to 11 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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26’ Sun Chaser Tritoon
All Ages • Up to 14 Passengers
Murray
3 Hours - 1 Week
Boat Rental
Lynnhurst Family Resort
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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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26' Bentley Encore Pontoons
All Ages • Up to 16 Passengers
Murray
3 Hours - 1 Week
Boat Rental
Lynnhurst Family Resort
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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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22’ Bennington Tritoon (Yellow)
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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Bourbon Tours Explore All
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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Signature Tour: Our Custom Private Three-Distillery Tour
9 Hours
Louisville
9 hours
Private Tours
Kentucky Bourbon Boys
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The Ultimate Bourbon Country Experience - Louisville 3-Day Tour
Louisville
3 Days
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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Bourbon Trail Transportation Only
ride in luxury
Louisville
1-8 Hours
Bus Tour
Majestic Transportation LLC
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Breeders' Cup Experiences - Bourbon Tour
Lexington
7 Hours
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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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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Ultimate VIP Experience
8 Hours • Completely Private Tour • Starting at $2,200
Louisville
~8 Hours
Private Tours
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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Breeders' Cup Experiences - Best of Kentucky Tour
Lexington
7 Hours
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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Old Louisville Ghost Tour: Locally owned and voted #1 since 2004!
For all ages! • 2 Hours • Recommended by the New York Times!
Louisville
2 hours
Kid-Friendly
Louisville Historic Tours
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Experience Lexington Explore All
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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Art Walk
Ages 15+ • 2 Hours • See the beautiful art of Lexington!
Challenge Course
Starting at $49 • 1 Hour • Ages 4+
Breeders' Cup Experiences - Horse Country Tour
Lexington
5.5 Hours
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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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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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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Beginner Glassmaking Class
Learn the Art of Glassmaking! 3 Hours, 4 Seats Available. Includes Demonstration and Working Time.
Lexington
3 Hours
Trifecta Glass Art Lounge
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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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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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Breeders' Cup Experiences - Bourbon Tour
Lexington
7 Hours
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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Private Tours Explore All
Boozy Brunch, Buffalo Trace, Kentucky Artisan & Pappy & Co.
8 Hours • SUNDAYS • Brunch, Buffalo Trace, Kentucky Artisan •
Louisville
Departs at 10:00 a.m. • Returns at 6:15 p.m.
Distillery
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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Two Hour Semi Private Lessons
Ages 5+ • Western Riding • Discount for Online Bookings
Fountain Run
2 hour
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Eowyn Farm
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Docent Guided Museum Tour
For all ages! • 1 Hour • Our most popular tour!
Louisville
The Conrad-Caldwell House Museum
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Hangar Party 2026
Join us at Hangar Party 2026
Bowling Green
5 - 10 pm
Aviation Heritage Park
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Custom Bourbon Tour
9 hours
Louisville
9 hours
Bus Tour
Majestic Transportation LLC
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Cincinnati History Tour
2 Hours • Up to 25 People
Mary M. Miller - Afternoon Cruise
All ages • Set your sights on an afternoon cruise on the Mary M Miller • 2 hour cruise
Louisville
2 Hour Cruise
Belle of Louisville
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Tandem Kayaks
All Ages • Fits 2 People
Murray
2 Hours - 1 Week
Kayak, Rentals
Lynnhurst Family Resort
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Lesson Packages
Ages 6+ • 1 Hour lessons • Book Multiple Lessons and Save!
Group Lessons
Ages 5+ • Western Riding • Discount for Online Bookings
Fountain Run
1 hour
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Eowyn Farm
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