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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.

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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.

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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™!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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