Kentucky Tours, Tickets & Excursions

Discover the history of ‘America’s Sports Car’ at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Featuring over 80 Corvettes in periodic settings, the collection includes mint classics, one-of-a-kind prototypes and modern-day wonders of engineering and design. Enjoy interactive trivia kiosks and informative rotating displays. Along the way, pick up a souvenir from the Corvette Store and grab a bite to eat in the Stingray Grill.

Kentucky is renowned for its horse programs and farms, this is your chance to see the prestigious facilities up close. Tour area horse farms—some that are usually closed to the public—to get a look at the work that goes into raising and caring for thoroughbreds. The tour includes time to meet and interact with the horses, maybe even feed them their favorite peppermint treats.

Discover the heart and soul of Kentucky’s beautiful Bluegrass horse country on this guided half-day small-group tour. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the thoroughbred horse lifestyle as you explore the famous Keeneland Race Course and one or more thoroughbred horse farms. Learn about the history of racing and how Lexington became the epicenter of thoroughbred breeding in the United States. Note: itinerary may change depending on availability.

Discover the history and heritage of the Kentucky Derby with admission to the Kentucky Derby Museum at Churchill Downs Racetrack. Explore two levels of exhibits on a self-guided tour, then take a 30-minute, guided walking tour of the racetrack. You also have access to temporary exhibits, including the 360-degree audio-visual experience, "The Greatest Race."

Discover Kentucky's long bourbon-making history on a half-day tour. Choose three distilleries to visit from a list of over 15 and spend your day taking guided tours of the facilities. Learn about the production process of making bourbon as well as the tumultuous history of distilling during the Prohibition. You also get to sample several bourbons from each brand at the end of every tour.

Maximize time at the Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Museum in Kentucky with this admission ticket, including skip-the-line access. Located in historic downtown Frankfort, this museum offers small-group tours complete with a chocolate tasting. Learn about how chocolate is made at this family-run business and go inside the factory to see the steps of the production process.

Explore vibrant NuLu & historic Butchertown with locally-owned Louisville Food Tours on the original Nulu food tour to taste the flavors of Louisville! Over the course of 3 immersive hours, you'll visit 6 local eateries and enjoy 8 delicious bites that showcase Louisville's culinary heritage. Dishes include biscuits & gravy with roots in the foothills of Appalachia, Kentucky-style fried chicken, a Louisville BBQ dish, bourbon balls, and a Prohibition-era Hot Brown gravy. You'll also enjoy tastings of barrel-aged craft beer and a refreshing alcoholic slushy featuring Kentucky's beloved Ale8 soda. As you wander through the historic streets of two of Louisville's oldest neighborhoods, you’ll uncover the stories behind the city’s rich history, visit a historic home once occupied by Thomas Edison, sample a unique confection inspired by a Victorian actress, and trace the paths of the immigrants who shaped Louisville. This tour typically sells out. Reserve your spot early and come hungry!

Explore the spooky streets of Louisville on our ghost tour, led by a knowledgeable and passionate guide. This walking tour takes you through the city’s most haunted spots, where you'll hear eerie tales of ghostly encounters and spectral residents. As you walk through historic locations, you'll uncover the chilling stories that make Louisville one of the most haunted cities east of the Mississippi. Visit famous sites like the Mary M. Miller Riverboat, where lost souls are said to linger, and the 21c Museum and Hotel, which has a mysterious past. Discover the haunted history of the Louisville Slugger Museum and the Frazier History Museum, each with its own ghostly legends. Stand on haunted ground and experiencing the city’s dark history. Whether you're into history, ghosts, or just want a thrilling night out, this tour promises chills, excitement, and a deeper appreciation for Louisville’s haunted heritage.

Discover the rich history and beautiful architecture of Old Louisville as you embark on a walking tour through the city. Walk past impressive Victorian homes, once owned by wealthy families from the bourbon, tobacco, and racetrack industries, and learn about their history. You also stop at several points of interest including the Witches' Tree, Conrad's Castle, the Filson Historical Society, and Central Park.

Step back in time and discover the history of Louisville during an immersive walking tour through the historic center. Listen to stories of wealthy titans who used to roam the streets as you explore sights including St. James Court, Ormsby Avenue, Floral Terrace, and Millionaires Row. You also have the chance to admire the old Victorian architecture that dots the neighborhood.

Discover Historic Old Louisville's rich architectural heritage on this walking tour that showcases the nation's largest contiguous Victorian Mansion district. Follow your guide through history-rich streets as they reveal the history behind these beautiful buildings and the surrounding area, and answer any questions you may have about the history and culture of Louisville.

Get to know the charms of Lexington as you eat your way through the Kentucky city’s downtown on this walking food tour. You’ll learn all about the history and culture of the “Horse Capital of the World” as your guide shares insights about the landmarks you pass. The tour will make five stops and includes food ranging from traditional Kentucky specialties to modern innovations.

As an active volcanic site, Hawaii’s Big Island has so much to explore. On this tour, you’ll see it all—and not worry about navigating behind the wheel. You’ll visit the famous coffee town of Kona, walk on Punalu’u Black Sand Beach, experience Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, wander through a lava tube, and ultimately come to understand how this island is wildly different from its island neighbors.

Attractively priced at $10 per person for groups of 5 to 15, this EXCLUSIVE tour is for those who don't have much time, but still want to see and learn a lot about the fascinating Old Louisville neighborhood. Only 1 or 2 in your party? No worries, you can still book this as a private tour! At the pace YOU set, stroll shady walking courts in the gas-lamp district and down the city's old Millionaires Row where bourbon barons, racetrack royalty, and the titans of tobacco made their homes. Landmarks you'll admire from the sidewalks include the Samuel Culbertson Mansion, Conrad's Castle, the William Wathen House, the Pink Palace, and the emblematic Fountain at St. James Court. On this jaunt you'll be treated to a treasure trove of grand architecture from the late 1800s, including stunning examples of Richardsonian Romanesque and Renaissance Revival styles, not to mention many variations on the Italianate, Châteauesque, Queen Anne, Federal, Neo-Georgian, and Arts & Crafts genres.

Learn about one of America’s most fascinating first ladies at the Mary Todd Lincoln House in Lexington. Skip the lines and save time since your ticket is included with the tour. Listen to tales from American history and about Ms. Lincoln's life as you walk though the childhood home of Abraham Lincoln's wife.

Get your bearings in Louisville and learn about two of the city’s most storied neighborhoods with this cultural and culinary stroll through the Original Highlands and Cherokee Triangle districts. Admire Victorian homes, contemporary street art, and vibrant shopping and dining scenes as you nibble and sip your way along the historic streets. Pass the final resting places of Mohammed Ali and Colonel Sanders, plus sample bourbon and local specialties.

Are you a fan of The Godfather? Goodfellas? Scarface? The Sopranos? The Untouchables? Casino? Boardwalk Empire? A Bronx Tale? If you love mobster movies, then this is the tour for you! This is the only tour about the "Sin City" years of Newport where you can view all of the historic sites from the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle (minivan). This allows us to explore far more historic sites in less time than a walking tour can! You will relax from the comfort of your seat while you are transported from site-to-site and will learn all about the unique history of each site, it's connections with the mafia, illegal gambling, bootlegging, and prostitution that earned Newport the name "the sin city of the south"! You will also have an opportunity to get out of the vehicle at each tour stop and do some exploring of your own, with your tour guide there to answer any questions you may have.

Be transported back to Louisville during the Prohibition era and learn about the city’s haunted past as you discover speakeasies, a ghost-infested hotel, and other important landmarks. Stop for local bites at four venues and enjoy prohibition-era cocktails as well as a bourbon tasting while learning about prohibition history. End with a dessert and a cocktail with a view overlooking downtown Louisville.

You have a chance to choose three of the best distilleries in Kentucky and your tour guides has over 10 years of experience in Kentucky bourbon, you'll discover the best of all the distilleries, filling you with knowledge and fun, tasting the most iconic bourbons.

See a different, darker side of Louisville on this ghost and true crime tour. Wander through the downtown area while you listen to chilling facts and sinister stories about the city that you won’t find in the guidebooks. As you hear tales of murderers, mobsters, and bootleggers, be sure to keep an eye out for any specters that might be haunting the streets.

Taste locally made chocolate during a tour and tasting at the Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Museum in Kentucky. Visit this production facility and museum in historic downtown Frankfort for a small-group tour including the chance to sample chocolate. Learn about the history of this family-run business and see the steps for how chocolate and candy are produced.

Get ready to see the spooky side of Newport on this guided haunted tour. You’ll have guides to lead you through the streets, telling you tales of murder, death and other dark tragedies. Stories include the area’s most infamous unsolved crimes as well as Bobby Mackey’s wicked haunting. This shared tour passes by the Newport Syndicate, Thompson House, Gangsters Dueling Piano Bar, and other popular sites in the city.

If you’re looking to take a guided experience but want to use your phone to lead the way in your own private group, this Downtown Louisville Self-Guided Walking Tour is a great choice. The tour leads you to main Louisville highlights such as the Muhammad Ali Center, Kentucky Science Center, and Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, while you read provided info and stories to your group as you all follow the route through the city.