Kentucky Derby Museum Tours of Churchill Downs

Legacy and Legend Tour of the Kentucky Derby Museum and Kentucky Horse Park

Enjoy an exclusive all-day guided experience to learn more about the legacy and legend of famous Thoroughbreds and Kentucky Derby Champions at the Kentucky Derby Museum & the Kentucky Horse Park! Only 13 spots available for this tour that includes transportation with Kentucky Tours, lunch, admissions and an exclusive guided experience!

April 19: $200 per person
April 26, May 4: $250 per person
7:15 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Around the Track Golf Cart Tour March 26 thru April 21 & May 9 thru November 30

Join us for this 4-hour Superfecta of tours and embark on the most exclusive tour the Kentucky Derby Museum has to offer!

March 26 - April 21, May 9 - November 30: $99 per person (Includes Museum General Admission and lunch at a local restaurant)

Monday - Saturday
8:00 a.m.

Derby Season Around the Track Golf Cart Tour April 23 thru April 30

Join us for this 4-hour Superfecta of tours and embark on the most exclusive tour the Kentucky Derby Museum has to offer!

April 23 - April 30: $225 per person (Includes Museum General Admission and lunch at a local restaurant)

*Derby season!

Monday - Saturday
8:00 a.m.

Barn and Backside Van Tour

Enjoy this 1-hour guided van tour of the exclusive backside barn area of Churchill Downs Racetrack

March 26 - November 30

Monday - Saturday
7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.

Sunday
11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.

$15 per person in addition to Museum General Admission
Limited to 12 people, suggested to purchase in advance 

Behind the Scenes Walking Tour

Join us on a 1-hour and 30-minute guided walking tour to exclusive areas of Churchill Downs Racetrack; truly an insider’s view of the non-public areas including the Jockey's Quarters, Millionaires Row, private member’s-only Turf Club, and the other newly renovated spaces.

Monday - Saturday
10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m.

Sunday
12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.

$15 per person in addition to Museum General Admission
Limited to 15 people, suggested to purchase in advance 

Derby Week Tours

Prices & times vary
Limited availability pre- and post- Derby week

Group Tours

Groups of 15 or more

Prices & times vary
Limited availability Derby week
Reservations required

Historic Walking Tour

Included in General Admission, this 30-minute guided walking tour includes areas of Churchill Downs Racetrack and a look back at the history.

Daily, half past every hour

Monday - Saturday
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Sunday
11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

No reservation needed

Horses & Haunts Tour

Join us on this haunted 1-hour and 30-minute guided walking tour to many exclusive areas of Churchill Downs Racetrack, while hearing legends and lore from past and present.

Available every Wednesday in October

7:00 p.m.

$15 per person

Race Day Golf Cart & Walking Tour

Join us for this 4-hour tour from the grandstand to the backside and everywhere in between. Relish the backside and get up close and personal during live races at the track that day. The tour wraps up with box seats that day at Churchill Downs.

Various live racing days
$99 per person (includes general admission to the Museum, box seats at Churchill Down during a live race day and exclusive tour)

11:30 a.m.

Twilight Tour

Join us on this 1-hour and 30-minute tour to experience the beauty of the track at night under the glow of the famous Twin Spires and exclusive areas of Churchill Downs Racetrack.

Third Wednesday of every month starting March 21 - September 19 (see Horses & Haunts Tours in October)
7:00 p.m.

$15 per person