Guided Track Visit

Complimentary with General Admission

• Daily
• Begins at half past every hour

Visit railside at the track while you learn the history of historic Churchill Downs Racetrack and the Greatest Race, The Kentucky Derby.

Barn and Backside Tour

Starting at $25 + General Admission

• Offered daily
• Various Start Times throughout the day

In this guided van tour, your ride among the barns on the Backside of the track, where 1400 horses are stabled during the racing and training season.

Superstars and Spires

Starting at $20 + General Admission

• Offered daily, on non-race days
• Various Start Times throughout the day

Offers a glimpse of VIP areas that aren’t open to the general public such as Millionaire’s Row, the Stakes Room, and the Turf Club. Includes prime viewing of the Twin Spires™!

Thoroughbred Workout Tour

Starting at $20 + General Admission

• Offered Monday - Saturday
• Begins at 7:15 a.m.

Horses race by in their morning workouts while your Tour Guide shares insights on how world-class Thoroughbreds are trained.

Black Heritage in Racing Tour

Starting at $15 + General Admission

• Offered Mondays
• Begins at 1:00 p.m

Discover the legacy of some of the most important African American figures in horse racing from the first Kentucky Derby in 1875 to today.

Bourbon and Bridles Experience

Starting at $80 + General Admission

• Offered Tuesdays and Fridays
• Begins at 2:00 p.m.

Immerse yourself in two of Kentucky’s most treasured icons: Bourbon and Thoroughbreds. Enjoy a visit to Churchill Downs, a Bourbon tasting, and learn how to make a Mint Julep in this interactive experience.

Backstretch Workout Tour

Starting at $80 + General Admission

• Offered Monday - Saturday
• Begins at 7:00 a.m.

Watch thoroughbreds training on the track from the same view as their trainers and tour the Backside of Churchill Downs.

Ultimate Churchill Downs Tour

Starting at $130 + General Admission

• Offered Daily
• Begins at 8:00 a.m.

The most comprehensive Churchill Downs tour experience! Watch horses workout railside, then head to the Backside of the track to enjoy an up-close view of horses, jockeys, and trainers. Finish the tour with a visit to the Grandstand and unparalleled views of the Twin Spires™!

Go Baby Go! Race Day Experience

Starting at $200 + General Admission

• Offered on select live racing dates
• Begins at 9:00 a.m.
• Includes tickets Churchill Downs!

This experience has it all! Explore the Backside of Churchill Downs and watch Thoroughbreds train on the track. Tour exclusive areas in the Grandstand with prime viewing of the Twin Spires™! Then enjoy a day at the races including a delicious buffet lunch in either Millionaire’s Row or the Stakes Room.

Hermitage Farm and Derby Museum Tour

• Offered Wednesday – Saturday

Explore the best of what Kentucky has to offer. Hermitage Farm and the Kentucky Derby Museum have teamed up to show you both sides of a Thoroughbreds life– from the track to the farm.

Derby Fashion & Hat Workshop

Engage with a favorite Derby tradition, fashion! This interactive experience will include a race through Derby fashion history and a chance to make your own Derby fascinator or fedora.