Worldwide · WINE TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 rides with wine tasting worth the money, each with its price, its weight limit and the one thing to know before you commit.
Ride for an hour through the forests of Alcudia’s Puig de Sant Martí with a qualified guide, then join Miguel and Sally at Ranxo Ses Roques for Mallorcan wine, cheese, pâté, jam, and oil. Pickup is included from northern Mallorca. Riders must be 16 or older.
“Amazing experiance! Ideal to feel the taste of Mallorka and do horse riding.”
Slow through Pokolbin by horse-drawn carriage with guides such as Jade, Liam, or Hayden, stopping at three venues for wine and local produce tastings. Expect country views, friendly horses, and a flexible venue list that may include wineries, cheese shops, chocolate stores, or a vineyard hotel.
“Excellent activity, book earlier in the day on a hot day. Not disabled friendly or parents who can't get through a buggy ride. We had a wonderful experience and had planned ahead for parents.”
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!”
Travel from Seville to Jerez and Cádiz in a small group of up to 20. Tour Bodegas Díez-Mérito, taste several sherries, add the Royal Andalusian School horse show, then enjoy a guided walk and free time in Cádiz. Guides such as Petra and Manuel are noted for lively commentary.
“I cannot recommend this trip or this tour company because it was incredibly disorganized from start to finish. We were given incorrect times made to walk very long distances and throughout the day not told clear instructions on what to expect at what times and where to be. I felt that I could have made much better use of the day going solo than with this tour.”
You’ll ride calm horses through Melides’ pine forest, dunes, beach, and lagoon area for 1.5 hours. No experience is needed. Add a regional wine tasting or barbecue lunch, and choose a private instructor for your group. Melides is about 1 hour 20 minutes from Lisbon by car.
“Horse riding around the beach on sunrise was an amazing experience for the first time with my wife, the staff very friendly and welcome i really enjoyed and recommend and definitely i’ll be back for more”
Spend 10 hours exploring Jerez and Cadiz from Seville. Tour a working bodega, taste several sherries, and choose an Andalusian horse show before a guided walk and free time in Cadiz. Guides such as Manuel, Petra, Marcel, and Lucas have earned praise for clear local insight.
“We loved this tour. The Sherry tasted fantastic, the horse show was incredible, and Cadiz was beautiful. I would have liked to have spent more time in Cadiz. Our tour guide explained some of the historical parts of the city as we were leaving town. I wish they had done this on our way into town so that we could have known where we wanted to spend our time there. That is my only criticism.”
Ride from Santiago into the Cordillera on a gentle Criollo horse with guides such as Gustavo, Will, or Cristóbal. The six-hour outing includes gear, hotel transfers, mountain trails, wildlife spotting, and a ranch picnic of bread, cheeses, meats, fruit, and wine. Summer sunset rides are also available.
“Excellent way to see the mountain's and only a short drive from the city”
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)”
Leave Florence with Simona or Marco for a private Chianti outing. After a basic riding lesson and one hour on calm, well-trained horses, visit a historic estate for medieval cellars, Renaissance rooms, three or more wines, Vinsanto, olive oil, and a Tuscan lunch.
“Everything was perfect and now I know more about Chianti wine than one can imagine...we had a whole case shipped to our residence in Florida.”
Join guides such as Felipe, Christian, Carolina, and Mario for a private Maipo Valley day. Ride gentle horses through vineyards and along the river, enjoy breakfast and a Chilean barbecue, then finish with a winery tasting. No riding experience is needed.
“We started with a wonderful host for breakfast followed by riding. The trail was spectacular. We had wine and food along the way. Very Chilean experience. Then a fabulous winery tour. Maria was a wonderful guide.”
Meet Alessia and the Cavalieri di Gaia team in Tagliacozzo for a five-hour escape from Rome. Groom and feed your horse, ride peaceful mountain trails in Simbruini National Park, enjoy a meal, and finish with local wine in a village square.
“Me and my Fiancé spent the morning on the ranch and riding with Alessia for my birthday. We had an absolutely amazing day from start to finish! We learnt how to take care of the horses including grooming them down and feeding them. The experience was perfectly tailored for riders of any experience. As it was my fiancés first time riding, Alessia helped him mount the horse and get used to riding to ensure he felt safe and comfortable throughout the treck. We went on a scenic route of the Roman countryside where we learnt about the local history of the area up to the present day which was truly…”
Leave Florence with guide Simona for a 1.5-hour ride through southern Chianti. Calm horses suit beginners and experienced riders. Afterward, visit a historic wine estate, its cellars, and vinsantaia for four wines, olive oil, pecorino, cold cuts, and bruschetta.
“This was the best experience we had in Italy! The horse ride was so relaxed with the most beautiful views of Tuscany. Then the personalized tour of the Chianti farms and distillery with lunch in the garden and a taste of some fire wine!!!!! What a day! Don’t miss this opportunity!!! Highly recommend over and over!”
Ride for one hour through Vrede en Lust Wine Estate in Franschhoek, with a qualified English-speaking guide, a carefully matched horse, and views toward the Simonsberg. Beginners are welcome, helmets are supplied, and guides such as Bloom and Mirandi help riders feel at ease.
“This was such a special experience and one of the highlights of our time in Franschhoek. I had never ridden a horse before, and the rest of our group were beginners too, but from the very start the guides made us feel completely at ease. The briefing was thorough and reassuring, and it was immediately clear how experienced they were and how well they knew their horses. The horses themselves were absolutely lovely; calm, gentle, and clearly very well cared for which made such a difference for first-time riders. Riding through the vineyards was breathtakingly beautiful, and the pace was perfectly suited to our confidence levels, allowing us to relax…”
Meet Elise from Combina con Vino for a private half-day outing from Valencia to Utiel-Requena. Ride calmly through the countryside, then choose three regional wines at a winery and enjoy an aperitif. The group is limited to three people, with English-language service.
“Elise is AMAZING!!! She was super helpful in organising everything, made sure we were kept up to date with check-in messages while we were on our way to Valencia.”
Leave Barcelona by private air-conditioned vehicle for a one-hour horseback ride near Pacs del Penedès, followed by a guided wine tasting and tapas lunch at Parés Baltà. No riding experience is required. The winery and tapas visit may be led by Laia, praised for her warmth and knowledge.
“Horseback raising was amazing, beautiful and the guide was really helpful. Adapted to all levels of ability. Laia, the winery and tapas guide was the best! So kind, helpful and full of knowledge. We really enjoyed this visit!”
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