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
Tea on the Rails
New Haven
1.5 hours
Kentucky Railway Museum
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Founders Tour
$50 per person | 1.5 hours
Louisville
1 Hour and 30 Minutes
Michter’s Fort Nelson Distillery
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Bennington Pontoon Rentals
Half Day and Full Day Rentals • Ages 21+ to Rent • Up to 10 Passengers
New Concord
Cypress Springs Resort & Marina
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Private Franklin Tour
Available Daily • 7 Hrs • For Groups of up to 27 • 2 Distilleries
7 Hours
Private Tours
Distillery
Mint Julep Experiences - Nashville
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Full Zip Canopy Tour
Starting at $99 l 2 Hours & 30 Minutes l All Ages l Up to 10 People
Whitehall House Tour
For all ages! • 30 Minutes • Guided Tour!
Louisville
Whitehall House & Gardens
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Farm Tour and Bourbon Tasting
Starting at $55 • Experience the life of a racehorse outside of the races.
La Grange
2 Hours
Farm
Highpointe Farm & Training
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Car Smashing
15 minutes per person • Starting at $20
Litter Control
Opportunities every day! 10a-12p | 12p-2p | 2p-4p
Guided Tours Explore All
Beyond the Barrel: Bourbon Food Tour
3 Hours • Ages 21+ • Bourbon drinks & food pairings in NuLu
Louisville
3 Hours
Food Tour, Guided 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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Distillery District Food & History Tour
Fri & Sun • Ages 12+ • 2.5 to 3 Hours • Vegetarian & Mocktail Options Available
Lexington
Distillery, Food Tour, 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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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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Downtown Walking Food & History Tour
Tue-Sun • Ages 12+ • 3 Hours • Service Animals Only • Vegetarian Options Available
Lexington
Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Bites of the Bluegrass
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Cocktails & Bites History Tour
Saturdays • Ages 21+ (w/proper ID) • 3 Hours • Vegetarian & Mocktail Options Available
Lexington
Guided Tour, History 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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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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Private Food Tour
3 Hours • Private Food Tour For Your Group
Private Tours
Food Tour, Ghost Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Louisville Food Tours
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Bourbon Tours Explore All
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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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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Old Roots & New Barrels Bourbon Tour
8 Hours • Private Tour
8 Hours
Private Tours
Sip Kentucky
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Private Franklin Tour
Available Daily • 7 Hrs • For Groups of up to 27 • 2 Distilleries
7 Hours
Private Tours
Distillery
Mint Julep Experiences - Nashville
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Close Up Shop with our Founder
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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Farm Tour and Bourbon Tasting
Starting at $55 • Experience the life of a racehorse outside of the races.
La Grange
2 Hours
Farm
Highpointe Farm & Training
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Horseback Riding and Bourbon Tour
9 Hours • 7+ years • Up to 8 people • From $1500
9 hours
Kid-Friendly
Kentucky Bourbon Boys
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Public Tours
21+ • Visit 3 Distilleries + Lunch
Louisville
8 hours
Distillery, Sightseeing Tour
Sip Kentucky
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Nashville to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Available Daily • 2 Distilleries • Lunch • Private Transportation For Groups up to 22
10 Hours
Private Tours
Distillery
Mint Julep Experiences - Nashville
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Bourbon City Walking Tour
3 hours
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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Boat Rentals Explore All
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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26’ Sun Chaser Tritoon
All Ages • Up to 14 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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26' Bentley Encore Pontoons
All Ages • Up to 16 Passengers
Murray
3 Hours - 1 Week
Boat Rental
Lynnhurst Family Resort
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Single Deck Pontoon
Ages 21+ to rent with photo ID • 8 Passengers • Full Day Rental • 26' with Half Canopy Cover
22’ Bennington Tritoon (White)
All Ages • Up to 12 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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24' Double Decker Pontoon
All Ages • Up to 15 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’ 2019 Sweetwater Pontoons
All Ages • Up to 12 Passengers
Murray
3 Hours - 1 Week
Boat Rental
Lynnhurst Family Resort
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Experience Louisville Explore All
Belle - Motown Cruise
All Ages • 2 hours
Louisville
2 Hour Cruise
Belle of Louisville
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Private Porch Lunch with our Founder
1.5 Hours • Ages 21+ • Private Experience for Groups of 4-80 • Lunch, Tour, and Lore!
Louisville
90 Minutes
Private Tours
Distillery
Uncle Boojie's Distilling Co.
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Private Single Barrel Experience
4 Hours • Ages 21+ • A Once in a Lifetime Evening!
Louisville
4 Hours
Private Tours
Distillery
Uncle Boojie's Distilling Co.
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Belle - Afternoon Cruise
Cruise aboard the Belle of Louisville! • 2 hour cruise
Louisville
2 Hour Cruise
Belle of Louisville
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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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Prom on the Belle - 21+
• 2 hours • 21+
Louisville
2 Hour Cruise
Belle of Louisville
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Close Up Shop with our Founder
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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Daily Trolley City Tour
All ages • 1 hour 45 minutes • Narrated trolley tour
Louisville
1 hour 45 minutes
Trolley
Trolley de Ville
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Thunder Over Louisville on the Belle!
All Ages • Watch Thunder over Louisville on the Belle of Louisville • 7 hours
Louisville
7 Hours
Belle of 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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Private Tours Explore All
Mint Julep Sunset Social
4.5 Hours • An exclusive culinary experience at historic Hermitage Farm!
Louisville
4.5 Hours • Thursday May 1, 2025 • 5:00 p.m.
Horse
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
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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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Belle - Motown Cruise
All Ages • 2 hours
Louisville
2 Hour Cruise
Belle of Louisville
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Music at the Mansion Salon Series
Louisville
1.5 Hours
The Conrad-Caldwell House Museum
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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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Bourbon Roots: Historic Tasting Tour
LUNCHEON TRAIN
1.5 Hours | Ages 13+ | Lunch Excursion
New Haven
1.5 hours
Kentucky Railway Museum
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RV Site 23
Water, Electric & Sewer - Pull Thru RV Sites
Primitive - Tents
Starting at $25 | Includes tent sites 1 - 6, 9, & 10
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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