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
Discovery Tour
$25 per person | 1 hour
Louisville
1 Hour
Michter’s Fort Nelson Distillery
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McDowell House Museum Tours
One Hour • All ages welcome
CAMP (One Day)
Choose your day(s)/time(s). Its up to you! [Mon-Fri | 9:00am, 12 noon or 3:00pm]
Litter Control
Opportunities every day! 10a-12p | 12p-2p | 2p-4p
2 or 4 Hour Kayak or SUP Rental
Ages 8 and over • Free Delivery & Pick Up
Harrodsburg
Kayak, Rentals
Herrington Lake Mobile Kayak & Watersports Rentals LLC
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Uncorked Express Wine & Cheese Train
UNCORKED EXPRESS
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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Farmington Historic Plantation Tour
1 hour • For all ages! • Great for families! • Student discount available
Louisville
Farmington Historic Plantation
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Cincinnati History Tour
2 Hours • Up to 25 People
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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Boat Rentals Explore All
22’ 2019 Sweetwater Pontoons
All Ages • Up to 12 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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22’ Bennington Tritoon (White)
All Ages • Up to 12 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' Bentley Encore Pontoons
All Ages • Up to 16 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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16' Red Jon Boat
All Ages • Up to 4 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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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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Lund Fishing Boat
All Ages • Up to 6 passangers
Murray
3 Hours - 1 Week
Boat Rental
Lynnhurst Family Resort
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Experience Lexington Explore All
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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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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Lexington
Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate
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Art and Appetizers
Ages 15+ • 2 Hours • Thursdays @ 4pm
Art Walk
Ages 15+ • 2 Hours • See the beautiful art of Lexington!
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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Challenge Course / Full Zip Combo
Starting at $150
Signature Henry Clay Tour
Adults $25 | Students $15 | Duration 1 Hour
Lexington
Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate
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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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Challenge Course
Starting at $49 • 1 Hour • Ages 4+
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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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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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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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 Lexington
Ages 21+ • 8 Hours • Stops at 5 distilleries
Lexington
8 Hours
Private Tours
Distillery, Guided Tour
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
Food Tour, Guided 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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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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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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Experience Louisville Explore All
Horse Country
Derby Week Tour • 8 Hours
Louisville
8 Hours • Departure time varies by date
Horse
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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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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South Bourbon Trail
Curated Distillery Experiences & Kentucky Backroads
Louisville
8 Hours
Private Tours
Distillery
Bourbon Excursions
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The Ultimate Bourbon Country Experience - Louisville 4-Day Tour
Louisville
4 Days
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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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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Belle's Birthday Sunday FunDay (meal)
All ages • Celebrate the Belle of Louisville's 112th Birthday on Sunday FunDay • 2 hour cruise
Louisville
2 Hour Cruise
Belle of 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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Belle - Evening Cruise
Cruise aboard the Belle of Louisville! • 2 hour cruise
Louisville
2 Hour Cruise
Belle of Louisville
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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
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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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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Bourbon Tours Explore All
The Ultimate Bourbon Country Experience - Louisville 4-Day Tour
Louisville
4 Days
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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Thoroughbreds & Bourbon 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 NULU Sites and Bites Walking Tour
Ages 21+ • 3 Hours • Can Accommodate up to 12 People
Louisville
3 hours
Louisville Historic Tours
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Bardstown Trifecta 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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Savor & Sip Culinary Tour
8 Hours
Louisville
8 Hours
Kentucky Bourbon Boys
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Brunch & Bourbon Tour (Sunday Only)
7 Hours • Up to 14 people • From $1,100
Louisville
7 hours
Kentucky Bourbon Boys
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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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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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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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