Your heart can’t help but skip a beat as the powerful Thoroughbreds come thundering down the stretch! Get an insider’s view of horses on the track with this one-of-a-kind Derby tour.
Start your morning railside, along the Homestretch of Churchill Downs, to watch Thoroughbreds working out. Your tour guide will narrate what you’re seeing as the horses race by, give fun Derby insights, and share the history of the track. At the conclusion of the workout, you’ll head through the Infield tunnels to the Backside, where you could see everything from horses cooling down with their hot walkers to a horse getting a bath in the Thoroughbred spa. And be on the lookout for this year’s Derby Contenders!
Before returning to the Museum, you’ll have an opportunity to capture incredible panoramic views of the historic Twin Spires™!
You may enter the Museum at any time on the date of your ticket. The time you select is the departure time for your Down the Stretch! Tour. All tours depart on schedule and unfortunately, cannot be delayed for tardy or missing ticket holders.
When choosing a time for your tour, please make sure that if you are purchasing additional tours that the start and end times do not overlap.
Tours are conducted rain or shine. Umbrellas are prohibited for the safety of Thoroughbreds and riders on the track. In the event of rain, we suggest bringing ponchos and rain boots.
Please note: On rare occasions, tours are subject to change without advance notice and may be rerouted. Check our calendar to view amendments to our normal hours of operation.
All tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE. For our ticket policy, please check here.