Best Ireland Horse Riding Tours — Our Top 7

1.Dublin to Wicklow, Glendalough Small Group Tour with Horse Riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 522 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $151Our pick

Travel from central Dublin with up to eight people, ride for about 90 minutes at Killegar Stables, then visit Enniskerry, Guinness Lake, Sally Gap, and Glendalough. Guides such as Derek, Kevin, and Linda lead the day, with horses, helmets, and boots supplied.

“Driver was timely, informative, and very friendly. We got to see a bit of everything with spots to get out and walk around. Horseback riding was amazing. Beautiful landscape and friendly staff. Would recommend!!”

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2.Killarney: 1-Hour Jaunting Car Horse and Carriage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 361 reviews · from $43Best value

Spend one hour riding a horse-drawn jaunting car from Killarney to Ross Castle and through the National Park. Your English-speaking Jarvey guide, such as Michael, Cal, or Louis, adds local stories, jokes, and history. The ride includes scenic stops, but castle admission is separate.

“Our driver, Vish, and our horse, Pixie, were both great! Saw lots of interesting and historic parts of Killarney. Vish was funny and knowledgeable and Pixie was well-behaved!! 😄. Thanks so much for a terrific time!”

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3.Kerry: Guided Horse Riding Tour in Killarney National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 226 reviews · from $115

Ride from stables just outside Killarney into Knockreer Estate, with views of Lough Leane, mountains, forests, and wild deer. Guides fit your horse, helmet, and boots to your needs, and beginners receive calm instruction. The ride lasts 1 to 3 hours, depending on the option you book.

“At the start I was very nervous. But Natalie guided me and told me what to do. As time went on the nerves were fading away and I got to look at the scenery, we seen a lot of deers aswell. It was a lovely day”

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4.Killarney: Gap of Dunloe Pony, Trap & Traditional Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 188 reviews · from $153

Start at Ross Castle, transfer to Kate Kearney’s Cottage, and ride a traditional pony and trap through the Gap of Dunloe. After a stop at Lord Brandon’s Cottage, cross Killarney’s three lakes by open boat with local guides such as Rory, Patsy, or Donal.

“The family business has operated this type of tour for over 250 years. Great experience with local guides and local history. Horse carriage and boat ride were excellent. You get a real sense of the land and the people with this outdoor activity.”

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5.Wicklow Mountains Horse Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $90Top rated

Ride from Hollywood Horse and Pony Trekking through the Wicklow Mountains and King’s River valley. Guides Ray, Lisa, Nicole, and Jack match horses to riding ability, give beginners a short lesson, and may include a lake ride or canter when suitable.

“We did have a great ride through a most beautiful area :-) it was an amazing experience for all of us! Ray called us on the phone the evening before our tour to match the horses with our riding abilities and did a perfect job! A big thank you to Ray, Lisa, Nicole and Jack for making it a perfect day for all of us and taking care of everyone and everything! And another big thank you to our four-legged companions for carrying us through the countryside so patiently ;-) All horses were relaxed and very well cared for, also the whole facility was very well kept. So we highly…”

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6.Killarney National Park Horseback Ride. Co Kerry. Guided. 1 hour.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $129

Meet at Ballydowny for a guided one-hour ride through Killarney National Park. The stable matches you with a horse based on your height, weight, and riding experience, then provides a helmet and boots. Expect mostly walking, some chances to trot, forest and lake views, and possible red deer sightings.

“Wonderful! Wish we had longer but the horses and staff we great. Seeing just a bit of the national forest was nice. They red tail deer we cool.”

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7.Killarney National Park Horseback Ride. Co Kerry. Guided. 2 hours.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $213

Ride for two hours through Knockreer Estate in Killarney National Park, with a guide, horse, helmet, and boots provided. Gentle horses suit beginners, while experienced riders may get a chance to trot or canter. Watch for red deer, sika deer, Kerry cows, mountain views, and Lough Lein.

“The stables do a fantastic job of matching you with an appropriate horse and they ensure that you get to have a canter if you are capable. It was a beautiful way to experience they National park and learn some of the history. I would have loved the opportunity to purchase a t-shirt or polo as a memento of my ride. Something with the stable name and a picture of my horse Sophie or of the scenery.”

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