The 15 Best Horse Rides in Greece

1.Horse Riding Trip to Black Sandy Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,308 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $100Our pick

Ride from the Efippos center through the fields near Vlichada to Santorini’s volcanic black-sand beach. Manos, Barbara, Alex, and their team provide beginner-friendly instruction, calm horses, water, and time for beach photos. Groups are limited to six.

“Every holiday we take we try to do something that we probably wouldn’t do at home,and this was one of those unforgettable experiences!manos and Barbara were brilliant hosts we had a good laugh and they made us feel totally at ease especially as I had never ridden a horse before. The sunset ride was amazing and the horses were so well behaved even though mine was a little greedy 🙂if your reading this and looking for something to book,book this you,won’t regret it!!hope to do it again when we come back to wonderful Santorini! Big thanks to Barbara and Frankie dettori 😉”

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2.Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,231 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $94

Ride for two hours through the Finikia mountains with guides including Gregory, George, and Irene. Beginners get patient instruction, while experienced riders may canter when conditions allow. Finish with homemade Cretan food, fruit, and wine at the family farm.

“Such an amazing experience from the beginning until the end! Our host was very funny and we felt comfortable and part of the family instantly. From the small things of the funny names of our horses to the homemade olive oil at dinner and the incredible views as we rode our horses up the hill, we had a fabulous time. What I would do to spend a week with this lovely family on their beautiful farm. Would highly recommend if you’re looking for a fun activity to do on vacation!”

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3.Santorini Horse Riding to Black Sandy Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,010 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102Top rated

Ride from the Efippos stable near Vlychada through Santorini’s volcanic south to black-sand Eros Beach. Barbara, Manos, Alex, and their team provide riding instruction, calm horses, helmets, half-chaps, water, and photos taken on your device. Beginners are welcome, but the ride is a leisurely stroll rather than a fast gallop.

“I would definitely recommend this experience! Not only was it absolutely beautiful and incredibly fun, but the guides were stellar as well. So kind and nice, and they took amazing photos!”

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4.Akrotiri: Guided Horseback Riding Day Trip to a Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 477 reviews · 1 hour · from $88

Join Roloas Riding Horse Santorini for a one-hour guided ride from Akrotiri to Vlychada Beach. Guides including Thanasis, Minas, Giota, and Raffaela help beginners feel safe, lead horses along vineyard and lava-rock trails, and stop for beach photos. Hotel transfers cost extra.

“The most amazing crew of people working in this beautiful place. The horses were calm, well-taken care of and well-trained. They gave us fresh water, sweets and clear instructions beforehand. Afterwards, we were given home-made wine, which was amazing. 100% recommend this experience and would do it again. Was extraordinary, thank you! Also, The guides take AMAZING photos xD”

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5.Horse Ride in the Cretan Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 385 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Meet Irene and the Finikia Horse Riding team for a three-hour mountain outing near Heraklion. After a short riding lesson, you’ll spend about two hours on horseback, climbing toward views of Giouhtas mountain and Agios Silas village. Beginners and experienced riders are welcome.

“Great tour! The guides took really good care of us and the view was amazing. Everyone was so friendly and offered us sunscreen and drinks. The horses were also very calm. It’s a tour for beginners and experienced riders alike. Thank you for the good time!”

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6.Rhodes: Seaside Horseback Riding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 300 reviews · 1 hour · from $94

Ride from NiVa Horse Ranch to the east-coast beach in a small group of no more than six. Calm horses, simple instruction, English, Greek, or Italian guides, bottled water, and digital photos are included. The slow one-hour route suits first-time riders.

“A beautiful little walk ride to an incredible view of the sunset Nena was an excellent guide you'll be in good hands I promise you that”

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7.Kos: Horse Riding Experience on the Beach with Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 299 reviews · 1 hour · from $88

You’ll ride through the Tigaki area, around a salt lake and along a sandy beach with an English-speaking instructor. The small group, capped at five participants, suits first-time riders and experienced guests. Expect horse-matching, safety guidance, photo stops, sea views, and hotel pickup from selected Kos areas.

“We had such a fantastic trip and so worth the money we paid ! Excellent guides and the horses are beautiful and well looked after and loved ! We were out on the horses for a good hour and half and it was such a lovely trek . We saw the salt lakes and along the beach . The transfer was literally just a 5 minute private transfer ride from our hotel in Tigaki. I was a very nervous beginner and after this would definitely do this again and recommend to all ! I felt safe and the guides were so considerate and reassuring . What’s really good is that…”

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8.Horseriding Day Tour with Lunch and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 226 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $94

Ride gentle, well-cared-for horses through the Finikia Mountains with Irene, Gregory, and their team. After about 50 minutes, stop for views toward Mount Zeus, fruit, drinks, raki, and a family-style Cretan meal with house wine. Beginners and children receive close support.

“We had an amazing morning horse riding. The team were very welcoming, and gave good clear instructions (we're all beginners). The horses are very well looked after and all very well behaved. The lunch was superb too. We all enjoyed ourselves, lots of laughs and I definitely recommend.”

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9.Horseback Riding on the Black Sandy Eros Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 211 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $117

Ride from the Vlychada area through volcanic canyons and dusty trails to Eros Beach. You’ll get a short lesson, helmet, saddle bag, water, and guide-taken phone photos. The pace suits beginners, with sunset departures available when offered.

“I really enjoyed myself. The guides provided clear safety instructions beforehand to ensure all the riders were comfortable and paired them appropriately. The ride was unique through the vineyards and volcanic beach. The guides took the time and helped everyone take some nice, memorable sunset photos on the beach with their horse. The Family Bakery was a perfect, accessible meeting point and accessible by the local bus so I appreciated that very much. Thank you for fantastic experience.”

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10.Horseback Riding Tour on the Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 171 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $112

Ride for 1.5 hours with Roloas Riding Horse Santorini through vineyards, volcanic scenery, local paths, and a beach near Akrotiri. English or Greek-speaking guides, small groups of up to five, photo stops, and optional private-minibus transfers make this a friendly choice for beginners and experienced riders.

“It was a dream coming true, one of the most beautiful experiences. The guide was very kind and helped us. Totally recommend it!”

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11.Paros: Morning Island Horseback Riding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 124 reviews · 1 hour · from $102

Meet at Paros Horse Riding and Donkey Tours 20 minutes early for a 9:00 a.m. ride through Parikia’s countryside. English-speaking instructors pair you with a calm horse, teach the basics, and lead you along rural paths. Helmets, a snack, and all fees are included.

“The horses are beautiful and healthy. The morning ride goes through part of the village, fields and valley in a loop. Very nice, easy riding for beginners. I think the advertisement needs to be more clear that the later sessions do not go on the beach.”

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12.Horse Riding to the Black Sandy Beach (Eros beach)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 115 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Ride from the Megalochori stables through vineyards, ravines, and volcanic trails to Eros Beach. Guides such as Mohammed, Ahmed, and Agapios work with beginners and experienced riders. Expect helmets, saddlebags, seaside photos, and a small-group feel, though beach riding time can be brief.

“Cannot recommend this enough, incredible experience and our guide Mohammad was a wealth of knowledge. Thank you for having us!”

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13.Horse Riding: Explore Secret Thera

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $72

Ride calmly through Megalochori’s village lanes and Santorini countryside with guides such as George, Babi, Jimmy, or Zimis. Expect a gentle, guided walk rather than trotting, plus a scenic caldera viewpoint, photo stops, helmets, bottled water, and a return to the stable.

“Great experience. They were extremely accommodating. We were running late and they found a time that worked for us both.”

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14.Extreme Horse Safari with Beach Gallop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 80 reviews · 2 hours · from $176

Ride from Megalochori through vineyards, village lanes, Eros Beach, ravines, and volcanic hills. This two-hour small-group outing includes canter and gallop, Caldera views, helmets, chaps, and guide-taken photos. It suits confident riders comfortable with a Western saddle and rough ground.

“I was so lucky to be awake to go on this activity. Being in Santorini and a competitive rider I wanted to see what it was all about and it did not let me down!! You do have to be very confident and be able to ride western which I don’t usually as I’m a British rider. The ride I went on was fast! However, you can go as slow or as fast as you like! I went on my own private ride because I was out of season and quite honestly I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way! We went all through traditional village, Megalochori and then onto…”

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15.Zakynthos: Yotomu Horse Riding and Swimming Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 80 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $58Best value

Meet Yannis at his family-run farm in Kato Gerakari for a gentle ride through olive groves, vineyards, and hill paths. Choose a one-hour nature ride or the three-hour Ride and Swim, which reaches a quiet beach near Amoudi for a 25-minute swim with the horses.

“L’environnement de balade était très sympathique, au milieu des oliviers. En revanche, aucunes bombes nous a été donné, de plus l’une d’entre nous s’est vu attribuée un cheval assez farouche qui lui a fait plus d’une frayeur. Chemin assez rocheux et pleins de trous, malgré la gentillesse du guide, la sécurité n’était pas au rendez-vous. De plus les chevaux étaient assez maigres.”

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