Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Tour near Orlando: Meet Gypsy Vanners

Spend an hour with the horses that started a breed

A walking tour of Gypsy Gold Horse Farm near Ocala introduces you to North America's first Gypsy Vanner Horses and the story of how Dennis Thompson brought 16 of them to the US and established the breed's first registry. You'll interact with more than 30 horses (mares, foals and stallions) that live on the farm, and learn the history of these caravan-pulling horses bred by British Gypsies. Coffee, tea and bottled water are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Gypsy Gold Horse Farm tour and interaction

• Arrive at Gypsy Gold Horse Farm
• Learn history of Gypsy Vanner Horses
• Interact with 30+ horses

The experience

If you're spending a free afternoon near Orlando or passing through Ocala, this tour fills an hour without needing a car or advance planning. You arrive at Gypsy Gold Horse Farm and walk the grounds with a live guide who explains how Dennis and Cindy Thompson imported the first 16 Gypsy Vanners and why the breed matters. The farm is the foundation registry for the entire breed in North America, so what you're seeing is the origin point, not a satellite operation.

The core of the tour is time with the horses themselves. You'll move through the farm and interact with the 30+ equines living there: mares, foals and stallions. A Gypsy Vanner is built differently from other horses: stockier, with feathering on the legs and a presence that comes through even if you've never owned a horse. The guide walks you through what makes them distinct and why British Gypsies developed them specifically to pull their caravans. You're not watching from a distance. You're in the paddocks with them.

The tour runs about an hour and wraps with coffee, tea or bottled water. Families with infants or small children can bring a stroller. Service animals are welcome. The farm sits outside Ocala, so you'll need a car to reach it or arrange a ride from your hotel in the area.

What’s included

• A live guide in English.
• bottled water.
• coffee and tea.
• all fees and taxes.

Information

Lasts 1h, runs Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 13:30, from US$ 30 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday, Friday and SaturdayDeparts at 13:30Another day? ›

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Child (under 18)

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Gypsy Gold LLC

Is this one for you?The tour departs from the farm itself near Ocala, so you'll need a car or arranged transportation to get there from Orlando or your hotel. If you're renting a vehicle or staying in the area, this is a straightforward hour that doesn't require booking a larger group tour or committing to a full day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 18).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is a Gypsy Vanner horse?

A Gypsy Vanner is a breed developed by British Gypsies to pull their caravans, built stockier than most horses with feathering on the legs. Gypsy Gold Horse Farm holds the first registry for the breed in North America, established after Dennis Thompson imported the first 16 Vanners to the US.

Can I touch and interact with the horses on the tour?

Yes, you interact with the horses during the tour. You'll walk through the farm and spend time with the 30+ equines that live there, including mares, foals and stallions, with your guide explaining the breed as you go.

How long does the Gypsy Gold Horse Farm tour take?

The tour runs about an hour from start to finish, including time walking the farm and interacting with the horses.

Do I need to drive to get to Gypsy Gold Horse Farm?

The farm is located outside Ocala and requires a car to reach it. If you're staying in the area without a vehicle, you'll need to arrange a ride or rental to get there.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes a live guide in English, bottled water, and coffee or tea. All fees and taxes are covered in the price.