Where to Ride: the 14 Best Walking and Riding Tours

1.Kualoa Ranch – Horseback Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 145 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $173Our pick

Ride at a relaxed walking pace through Kualoa Ranch and Ka’a’awa Valley, passing forests, WWII bunkers, and Jurassic Park filming areas. Guides such as Iris, Jake, and Belinda explain local history and help first-time riders feel at ease. The small group has a maximum of six people.

“The horses were beautiful, so well behaved and our guide we really friendly and knowledgeable The scenery is gorgeous and we were lucky enough to see a little bit of a rodeo at the main ranch afterwards”

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2.From Barcelona: Montserrat Walking and Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 81 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $116

Join a group of up to eight with guides such as Jordi or Frank for Montserrat’s monastery, a short national park walk, and a gentle two-hour horseback ride. Expect mountain, olive grove, and distant Mediterranean views, with horses suited to beginners.

“We had a lovely visit to Montserrat. Our small group of 8 was comfortably transported and looked after by our friendly and very knowledgeable guide. The cloisters and church are beautiful. We didn’t get to do much of a walk due to the trail being closed but the short walk we did do was pleasant. After a short and beautiful drive to the equestrian centre we were matched with lovely quiet well behaved horses. All the participants were beginner riders (except for me) and they were kept safe. If you want to go galloping off and not see the scenery this is not for you. It was a long peaceful…”

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3.Slow Horses Locations – TV Walking Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27Best value

Follow Susannah through London locations linked to Slow Horses and the Slough House novels. In about two hours, you’ll visit Bunhill Fields, the Barbican, Aldersgate, Bank Junction, the Royal Exchange, and Leadenhall Market, with show facts, book connections, espionage stories, and London history along the way.

“We love a walking tour and this didn't disappoint. The Slow Horses insights were good fun and an added bonus was walking around the Barbican. Thank you Suzanna for your enthusiasm and knowledge of the area.”

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4.Montserrat Monastery Horse Riding & Walk – Small Group (Max 8)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $118

Leave Barcelona with a guide such as Frank, Juan, or Jordy for Montserrat’s monastery, a short mountain walk, and a gentle one-hour horseback ride. The eight-person van keeps the day personal, while the ride suits beginners and offers broad views of the mountain.

“The guide Frank was excellent! He was very entertaining and had alot of information for us The location was good. A bit chilly but great atmosphere and the horses were so a accomodating.”

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5.Private Miniature Horse Walking near Lincoln

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $34

Meet Stella and her Falabella miniature horses at Walcott, near Lincoln. After a safety briefing, you can groom, practice leading, and walk your chosen horse through the countryside. The private session also includes time with ponies, goats, chickens, and rescue dog Bessie.

“Great place to go to if you love animals, friendly, knowledgeable and interactive activity host. Met all the animals including ponies, goats and chickens as well as grooming and walking the horses through the countryside”

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6.Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30

Spend about an hour at Gypsy Gold Horse Farm near Ocala with a guide such as Taylor, learning how Dennis Thompson brought the first 16 Gypsy Vanners to the United States. You will meet mares, foals, stallions, and friendly donkeys, with time to pet the animals.

“Such a Beautiful Ranch to learn about the history of the Vanner Horses. The tour was interesting, and you are able to pet the Horses and the Donkeys.”

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7.Horse Sanctuary: A nature walk with Rescued Horses by your side

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

Meet Sakshin and Charlotte at the State of Being sanctuary in Barão de São João. You’ll be introduced to rescued horses, spend time brushing them, then lead one on a countryside walk with a short break midway. Groups are small, and all ages are welcome.

“This was a lovely experience where you can really feel your soul being recharged by being in the company of these wild horses. Walking a horse, with the others following along, through a field of wildflowers in the hills of Portugal... no comparison! Sachin was a lovely host with a true love of nature and the animals. I have always been an animal lover and this was nothing short of a magical experience.”

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8.The Canmore HISTORY TOUR – Cowboys and Coal Miners 2H Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 17 reviews · 1h 30m · from $46

Walk 3 to 5 kilometres from Canmore Recreation Centre with an English-speaking guide such as Jacob, learning how coal miners and cowboy culture shaped the Bow Valley. Expect historical photos, mountain and river views, a mostly flat route, and a guide carrying bear spray and first-aid gear.

“Excellent tour around the local area with a very knowledgeable friendly guide. He had a great understanding of local history and the area. The walk is flat and mainly even.”

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9.Cairo Free Walking Tours & Horse Carriage ride By Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $40

Start with hotel pickup at 6 pm, then ride by horse carriage through Zamalek and along the Nile Corniche. Walk downtown, El Tahrir Square, and Kasr Al Nile Bridge before photos at Cairo Tower. Guides including Jessy, Hamada, and Ahmed are available by request.

“Jessy was our guide and she was amazing! She made this tour come alive and made us feel safe while showing us parts of Cairo we would have never known existed. We highly recommend this tour and make sure and request Jessy as your guide.”

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10.Ocala: Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7 reviews · from $30

Walk Gypsy Gold Horse Farm with an English-speaking guide, hear Dennis Thompson explain how he imported America’s first 16 Gypsy Vanners, and meet the farm’s horses, mules, donkeys, and parrots. Bring carrots, closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, and a hat for this 1.5-hour visit.

“Really neat farm with a lot of dear animals. The owners were great and their story was interesting and cool. Beautiful horses! No sooner did Eileen say that there was one particular donkey who always gets out of the enclosure when we were joined by that donkey who helped guide the rest of the tour. He was pretty pleased with himself!”

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11.Lagos: A walk with a rescued horse at the sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Meet Sakshin and the rescued horses at a small sanctuary near Lagos. After a safety briefing and time hearing each horse’s story, you walk beside one horse through the South-West Algarve, with mindfulness moments and a final chat. Groups are limited to eight.

“It was really amazing guide told us al sorts of things about the horses. The horses have such good living conditions and they are loved. We highly recommend doing this to everyone! Also to support someone who has such a good hart”

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12.Private Horse Carriage Ride and Walking Tour of Seville

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $236

Spend four private hours seeing Seville by horse carriage and on foot. Your English-speaking guide meets you centrally or at your hotel, leads a one-hour carriage ride past major sights, then shapes the walking tour around your interests. Entrance tickets and food cost extra.

“De wandeltocht was geweldig. We hadden een enthousiaste en goed Engels sprekende gids. Ze kende de stad op haar duimpje en wist het op een leuke, verhalende manier te vertellen. Paste goed het tempo aan en plakte er nog een half uur extra aan vast. De koetsrit is leuk, maar niet heel bijzonder. Ook beetje te veel na de lange wandeltocht.”

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13.Private Night Tour In Alexandria By Horse Carriage Ride And Free Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $55

Spend four hours exploring Alexandria at night with a private guide, horse carriage ride, and air-conditioned transfers. See Quaitbay Citadel, San Stefano Mall, and Stanley Bridge, with hotel or port pickup, bottled water, and time for ice cream and seaside walking.

“Walid, my tour guide, was very knowledgeable and overall outstanding. Alexandria is a very beautiful and historic city, and I was very glad to have been able to visit it at short notice. Thank you.”

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14.Alexandria By Night Private Tour By Horse Carriage Ride And Free Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $55

Spend four private evening hours in Alexandria with a local guide, hotel pickup, and a horse carriage ride along the Corniche to the Citadel of Qaitbay. Stop for photos, ice cream, and a drink, then visit San Stefano Mall and walk beside the Mediterranean near Stanley Bridge.

“We did this our second (and final) night in Alexandria and it was well worth doing! Our guide walked us to our horse carriage (which was about a block from our hotel). We went along the Corniche to see the Mediterranean as the sun was Read more”

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