Tour guide in Lexington Mike S.

Lexington, United States

English

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Since Aug 4, 2020

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I'm Mike S., your private tour guide in Lexington

Guide #27329

5.0 (28)

Welcome to the Bluegrass, home to amazing and vital American history, the epicenter of the world's thoroughbred horse industry and the provider of 98% of the worlds bourbon whisky supply, among many, MANY other wonderful things! We cannot wait to welcome you and maybe convince you to consider the Bluegrass as one of the many places you can call home. Your time and your interest are very important to me. I believe a private tour must be fun, enlightening, organized, comfortable and, above all, FUN. That's right, I said it twice because that's the way it has to be! Matter of fact, if fun is the common denominator, everything else seems to fall into place. My role in our adventure is to make sure you are placed directly in the center of activity so you can sense the experience in every way. I take much pride in doing so. I am a ten-year veteran of the airline industry, all of which was spent in customer service. My motto is "anticipate and accommodate. " I also believe in flexibility so if you see something along the way that absolutely has to get a closer look, let's do it! I've been a resident of the Bluegrass for twenty-five years. I can't imagine living anywhere else. My experiences can offer a clear foundation for our adventure. I look forward to providing peripheral specific details and narration to our main events. Of course, it will be my pleasure to provide all of that annoying logistical stuff which can be of such concern when you travel. Leave the driving to me! It would be an absolute honor to serve you on this excursion into the Central Bluegrass Region. We will see thoroughbred farms which are revered around the globe. Their natural beauty is highlighted by the serenity of seemingly endless green pastures. These pastures are graced with the presence of the most beautiful and formidable creatures on earth, the thoroughbred horse. We will get up-close and personal with them and have real hands on experiences. There is nothing quite like stroking the soft tissue on the end of a thoroughbred's nose and gazing into their mysterious eyes. You can feel the imposing power and sense the majesty which is inherent in their breed…. . There is nothing like tasting fine Kentucky Bourbon which has been aged to perfection by the worlds foremost experts on distilling the spirits of the Bluegrass…. or hearing the engaging and highly entertaining histories of these ancient facilities which continue to flourish in the modern day. Or how about the vital role the Central Kentucky territory played in the beginnings of the United States? Our area was known as "The Athens of the West" for a myriad of excellent and interesting reasons. You will hear them all. I want you to have these same experiences and sense the same exhilaration which can only be found in Central Kentucky. I am very anxious for your arrival and heading out into our adventure together. I can assure you it will be pleasantly memorable and very much worth your valuable time…could be a life changer! Y'all Come! Most Sincerely, Mike

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  • Kim P.
    April 2026

    This was one of my top day tours I have ever taken. It was well planned ahead; we saw the full cycle from birth through racing of the thoroughbred. He took a group of four women on am incredible day. I can't thank him enough for what turned out to be our favorite event on our bourbon tour, and it did not even include bourbon.

    Replied from Mike S.

    Thank you so much for such a kind review. We are extremely fortunate to be surrounded by a multitude of the most amazing and majestic creatures God has created. One of the most popular quotes round these parts is, "I God created anything more beautiful than a horse, he kept it for himself."...Anonymous. It was an absolute pleasure showing you and the crew around on that...

  • Gemma B.
    September 2025

    Mike Sweetman is an incredible tour guide. Five friends traveled with him for two full days, and we enjoyed all of the sights he showed us. He is very knowledgeable about not only Louisville, but the surrounding area as well. I have mobility issues, and Mike accommodated me with ease, caring and patience. We would not hesitate to tour with him again. Gemma Bienz

    Replied from Mike S.

    Hi Gemma, Thank you so much for the kind review! Your endorsement means more to me than any advertising I could possibly conjure up, especially given your deep experience in the travel industry. Your visit was very special because I got the opportunity to be exposed to this experience as well as much more. For example, my wife and I are seriously exploring train and...

  • Eric S.
    June 2025

    We have used private guides all over the world in the past but Mike is clearly one of the best. Very knowledgeable and professional.

    Replied from Mike S.

    Becky and Eric, folks like you are EXACTLY why I became a tour guide. It was an absolute pleasure meeting you and spending the day together. Thank you for coming! Mike

  • Ken L.
    May 2025

    If you want to see the Bluegrass and learn about thoroughbred horse racing, Mike is your guy….he is extremely knowledgeable and has a great personality as well as accommodating. And if you like horses, plenty of opportunities to meet and feed them.

    Replied from Mike S.

    Ken, Thanks again for visiting and sharing your wisdom! I especially enjoyed the baseball conversation. I have never met anyone who has spent one on one time with Mickey Mantle. I hope our paths cross again sometime and until then, safe travels and be well!