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Italy Horse Riding: 15 Rides to Book

25 rides  ·  from $54 a head

Tuscan farm tracks, coastal pine woods and vineyard rides that finish at a table. The 15 here compare saddle time against lunch time, and say which ones want a rider with some experience.

Horseback Ride in S.Gimignano with Tuscan Lunch Chianti Tasting - San Gimignano and its medieval towers
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Horseback Ride in S.Gimignano with Tuscan Lunch Chianti Tasting

1.Horseback Ride in S.Gimignano with Tuscan Lunch Chianti Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 453 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $229Our pick

Spend eight hours in Tuscany with a one-hour guided horseback ride, free time in San Gimignano, and a winery lunch with several wines and olive oil. An English-speaking guide such as Daniele, Giacomo, or Lorenzo leads the day in an air-conditioned eight-seat minivan.

“Amazing relaxing experience. Great to be away from hectic tourist centers. Wonderful family vineyard hosts and guide. Stefano was attentive and informative.”

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Pompeii Guided Tour & Horse Riding on Vesuvius with Lunch - A farm lunch on the volcanic slopes
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Pompeii Guided Tour & Horse Riding on Vesuvius with Lunch

2.Pompeii Guided Tour & Horse Riding on Vesuvius with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 419 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $240

Spend seven hours combining Pompeii with a guided visit, a farm-to-table lunch, wine tasting, and a gentle horseback ride through vineyards on Mount Vesuvius at about 500 meters. Expect small groups, local guides, transfers between stops, and views toward the Bay of Naples.

“The tour, wine tasting & horseback riding made for a perfect day! Communication was excellent & we were able to arrange pick up from the train station and at the end of the day to our hotel! We would highly recommend!!”

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Siena: Horseback Riding Tour in the Tuscany Countryside - Why first-time riders usually feel at ease
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Siena: Horseback Riding Tour in the Tuscany Countryside

3.Horseback Riding Tour in the Tuscany Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 321 reviews · 1 hour · from $82

Ride from Colle Pinzuto through Siena’s countryside on a calm, well-trained horse. Giulio guides beginners and experienced riders along vineyard, olive grove, river, and cypress-lined trails. The one-hour ride costs $82, with optional picnic and winery stops available separately.

“My daughter and I had a great time riding even I've only done it once before. Julio was friendly. Only quivvle is that Google maps location may nee dto be updated as it didn't lead me close enough to the meeting location.”

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Horse Sanctuary & Trail Ride in Ostia Antica - Riding through Ostia Antica’s quiet countryside
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Horse Sanctuary & Trail Ride in Ostia Antica

4.Horse Sanctuary & Trail Ride in Ostia Antica

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 276 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $106

Spend about three hours at Cavalieri di Gaia near Ostia Antica, where Alessia, Pietro, or another guide introduces you to the horses before a trail ride through the nature reserve. You’ll groom and feed the animals, ride past open fields and old Roman countryside, and finish back at the ranch.

“We had a wonderful experience. The horses were beautiful and safe. The guide was wonderful! The staff was very friendly. We will definitely do this again next time we visit!”

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An Exclusive Horseback Experience in the Heart of Tuscany - What the horses and guides add to the ride
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An Exclusive Horseback Experience in the Heart of Tuscany

5.An Exclusive Horseback Experience in the Heart of Tuscany

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 221 reviews · 1 - 2.5 hours · from $82

Starting near Polo Club Villa a Sesta, you’ll ride for about an hour through Siena’s vineyards, olive groves, and hills with guides such as Melissa. Calm horses, helmets, boots, and small groups make this a good choice for beginners aged 14 and up.

“The activity was amazing and our guide was great! Would highly recommend this activity !!”

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Alghero: Guided Horseback Ride at Lake Baratz & Porto Ferro - Meeting the horses and getting comfortable in the saddle
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Alghero: Guided Horseback Ride at Lake Baratz & Porto Ferro

6.Alghero: Guided Horseback Ride at Lake Baratz & Porto Ferro

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 201 reviews · 2 hours · from $98

Ride for two hours with Escursì from Lake Baratz through pine woods and seven kilometers of sandy paths to Porto Ferro Beach. Calm, well-trained horses and guides such as Michelle make this a strong choice for first-time riders. Bring water, long trousers, and closed shoes.

“The whole experience was great, if you have never ridden before this is the one for you, you get to see the beautiful scenery and the beach! Sadly I had ridden before so was a little slow for me but that was my mistake not the provider. All very lovely people and a must do activity.”

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Horse ride on the coast of Monterosso al Mare Cinque Terre - Reaching the ranch above Monterosso
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Horse ride on the coast of Monterosso al Mare Cinque Terre

7.Horse ride on the coast of Monterosso al Mare Cinque Terre

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Denise leads small private groups of four or five on a relaxed horseback ride through wooded paths above Monterosso al Mare. Expect gentle, well-kept horses, beginner-friendly instruction, photo stops, and wide views toward the Mediterranean. Town pickup is available for an extra fee.

“Denice was our guide and did a fabulous job teaching us how to ride a horse and took us on a scenic view path. She has a charismatic personality that made the whole experience even more enjoyable.”

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Horseback Riding on Vesuvius - Getting comfortable with the horses
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Horseback Riding on Vesuvius

8.Horseback Riding on Vesuvius

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78

Meet in Pompeii and ride through vineyards on Vesuvius’s lower slopes, about 400 to 500 meters above sea level. Guides such as Sofia, Giuseppe, and Giovanni match beginners with calm horses and lead a small group of up to eight. Expect views of the bay and Vesuvius, not a crater ride.

“Highly recommend. Top notch professional stable and owner. Giuseppe went out of his way to make my daughters birthday special. He moved our time to the afternoon to make it a private ride for our family and added a birthday cake ro top it off. The ride was magical through vineyards and olive groves. Stunning views of Naples, the sea and Vesuvius. The horses were well trained and well cared for. Giuseppe took extra time to let my daughter work on her horsemanship skills and we got to see a lot of the beautiful horses on the property. The wine and spread of salamis and cheese was a nice bonus…”

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Mount Vesuvius Guided Horse Riding Tour with Sample Wine - Meeting Roberto and Antonia near Naples’ center
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Mount Vesuvius Guided Horse Riding Tour with Sample Wine

9.Mount Vesuvius Guided Horse Riding Tour with Sample Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 143 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $107

Roberto and Antonia lead a small horseback ride through Vesuvius National Park, with pickup near Naples’ center, steep forest trails, sweeping Bay of Naples views, and homemade wine with snacks at the family ranch. Beginners and children can join, but the 110 kg weight limit and covered shoes matter.

“Great experience and a good challenge! The staff are amazing and very helpful with beginners. Horses are very well looked after!”

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Lucca Classic – Carriage Tour in the Old Town - Piazza Napoleone: an easy place to begin
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Lucca Classic – Carriage Tour in the Old Town

10.Lucca Classic – Carriage Tour in the Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 40 to 45 minutes (approx.)

Ride through Lucca’s old town with guide Marika and her much-loved horse Luigi, also called Gigi. In 40 to 45 minutes, you’ll pass major churches, towers, Roman sites, shopping streets, and lively squares while hearing clear English commentary and local stories.

“Lovely tour of Lucca. Marika was a great guide....not rushed, shared the history of the town with interesting facts. Totally recommend.”

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Horse Riding on Mount Vesuvius - About an hour on wooded Vesuvius paths
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Horse Riding on Mount Vesuvius

11.Horse Riding on Mount Vesuvius

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $84

Carlo leads a private, small-group horseback ride through Vesuvius National Park. You receive a short riding lesson, spend about an hour on wooded paths, may help groom the horses, and finish with local wine, bruschetta, tomatoes, olives, and mozzarella at the ranch.

“My daughter and I had a great time exploring Vesuvius National Park. Easy to get there by train and pick up. Horses were specially chosen for our riding ability that made the trek easy and fun. Carlo’s commentary of the national park, the little crater was very interesting and he was very accomodating to my 9 yr olds many questions! We returned to a lovely pace of putting the horses to paddock and afternoon tea. What an idyllic lifestyle with the lovely horses. A wonderful way to explore Mount Vesuvius.”

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Cagliari: panoramic horseback riding - What the two-hour route feels like
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Cagliari: panoramic horseback riding

12.Cagliari: panoramic horseback riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 71 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Ride for two hours beneath Monte Sette Fratelli with an Italian or English-speaking guide. You’ll follow quiet paths through myrtle, strawberry trees, and holm oaks, then pause for wide Gulf of Cagliari views. Children ride gentle ponies, while adults ride Sardinian horses.

“Such an amazing way to see Cagliari and the landscapes”

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Alghero: Lake Baratz Guided Horseback Ride - The first part of the ride, forest and Mediterranean plants
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Alghero: Lake Baratz Guided Horseback Ride

13.Alghero: Lake Baratz Guided Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 67 reviews · 1 hour · from $56Best value

Meet your guide at the Baratz riding school for a gentle one-hour loop around Sardinia’s Lake Baratz. You’ll ride through pine forest, myrtle, rosemary, lavender, and wild orchids before reaching sand dunes up to 5 meters high. Guides Anna and Michèle may lead in Italian, English, or Czech.

“Rien a redire, tout était parfait que ce soit la prise de contact en amont avec la possibilité de changer l'horaire de l'activité (la pluie était prévue mais heureusement, il a fait beau), savoir si nous avions de l'expérience en équitation et notre morphologie pour avoir les meilleure chevaux, tout était top. La randonnée autour du lac de Baratz est apaisante et superbe au milieu des oiseaux et dans la pinède. La barrière de la langue n'a pas été si problématique, nous avons réussi a nous faire comprendre de nos deux guides, merci a elles, Anna et Michèle. Un excellent souvenir de notre séjour en Sardaigne.”

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Horse Sanctuary in Rome - A short lesson for beginners and returning riders
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Horse Sanctuary in Rome

14.Horse Sanctuary in Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 64 reviews · 3 hours · from $106

Spend three hours with Alessia and rescued horses near Ancient Ostia. Learn to feed and groom your horse, take a short riding lesson, then follow a relaxed trail through pinewood and Roman ruins. Suitable for beginners and experienced riders, with groups limited to 10.

“We had an amazing day!!!! Thank you!!!! Such a lovely experience 1000/10 recommend to any animal or horse lover :)”

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Horseback Riding with Wine Tour from Florence - One hour on horseback in the Chianti hills
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Horseback Riding with Wine Tour from Florence

15.Horseback Riding with Wine Tour from Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $229

Ride gentle horses through the Tuscan countryside, visit medieval San Gimignano, and share a farm lunch with local wines. Guides such as Stefano, Daniel, Christian, and Tom have been praised for warmth, history, music, photos, and flexible touches. The day begins and ends in Florence.

“10/10 experience! Customizable based on what you want to do, the sights are breathe taking, perfect amount of time to explore, and the service and hospitality is by far the best part. Christian was absolutely wonderful. Nice, caring, very knowledgeable and just cared about your comfort and care. Definitely make sure you take the whole day off for this experience because you will want to soak up every moment of it (and not have to push your trains back bc you planned a travel day on the same day)”

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