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The Greek classics.
The 15 most popular horses tours in Greece, with what each one is really like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
Ride calm horses from Vlichada fields to Santorini’s black sand beach, with English coaching, small groups, and built-in photo stops.
“Very friendly people, kind animals and a magic view at the beach”
Ride Finikia’s mountains near Zeus, then enjoy homemade Cretan lunch or dinner with wine on a laid-back Crete farm tour.
“We had the best time! The horses are great, the hosts are so friendly and the food is amazing!”
Santorini horseback riding from Vlychada to Eros black sand. Small group, helmets and half-chaps, and guide-taken photos included.
“It’s was our first time together with my wife but with the help of Emanuel and his wife margerita, it was so fantastic experience and they do help us a lot better and we did it I wanna thank them so much They are really really professional and kind people please you can go and…”
1-hour guided horseback ride from Akrotiri to Santorini’s volcanic beaches. Small group, photo stops, calm horses, great value.
“The tour was great, lots of help and guide given by Thanasis , Minas , Giota. This was my first time horse riding and I was very nervous but they did everything they could to help and made this experience so worth doing. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is visiting Santorini and…”
Ride through Crete’s Finikia mountains from Heraklion, with a short lesson, panoramic stops at Giouhtas and Agios Silas, and fresh refreshments.
“Wonderful tourguides and staff, they made us feel so confident riding with the horses. The views were incredible too! I cannot recommend this place enough, especially when the horses are looked after so well. Thoroughly impressed with the dogs too, they did a superb job! Extremely accommodating too, with a lot of knowledge to share.…”
Slow, seaside horseback riding on Rhodes’ east coast at NiVaRanch. Calm horses, small group, and free digital photos included.
“Amazing experience, breathtaking views! The farm is stunning and located not far from the airport, the service is kind, pleasant and professional. I recommend everyone visiting Rhodes to try it! Good value for money!”
Ride calm horses along Kos beaches with an English-speaking guide, pickup, photos, and a salt-lake detour for $88 in 1 hour.
“Outstanding activity, I couldn’t recommend it more.”
Horseback ride to Santorini’s black-sand Eros Beach, through volcanic canyons and into the sea, in a small group.
“Lovely tour through some dusty trails and then a beautiful beach. Highly recommend a mask or bandana for the first part as the dust kicked up was A LOT, sunset option to avoid the heat, and be aware you may cross a nude beach area but very few there in the evening. The guides were…”
Ride from Heraklion-area stables into the Finikia and Giouchtas mountains, then feast on Cretan lunch with homemade wine.
“It's was amazing, the horses was very well trained. The staff was very friendly. And the most important they have respect to the animals”
Santorini horseback riding through vineyards and a black-sand beach with photo stops, small groups, and trained horses. 1.5 hrs.
“Do this tour!!! Awesome guides, gorgeous, so much fun!! You won’t regret it!”
Early morning horseback riding in Paroikia, Paros. Learn basics, ride hidden trails, snap photos, and enjoy a scenic hour for $102.
“This was the best activity we did in Paros! Natalia (apologises if I have spelt it wrong) was the most amazing guide! We have never ridden horses before and we were taught through what to do and did a beautiful scenic ride around the island. The horses were very well looked after and were so…”
Horse ride from Santorini vineyards to Eros black-sand beach, with helmets, saddlebags, small groups, and photo stops on cliffs.
“Great guides. Recommend maybe wearing a bandana for the dust. Was a wonderful authentic experience and the horses have different personalities, which was entertaining. Staffers energetic, creative, and knowledgeable about assisting different level riders, from zero experience to well experienced riders.”
A short guided mule and horse ride from Megalochori with small groups, helmets, and caldera views—great for beginners and photo stops.
“First problem: the booking asked, speaking language but the guide did not speak English; we used google translate to communicate when possible. We're beginner level but able to ride however, the guide (poor guy)walked us through town pulling the horses and pointing to things. Unfortunately, he couldn't tell us what they were in English. Lol.…”
Ride through Zakynthos’ olive groves and beaches, then swim with the horses in the Ionian Sea on a small-group trip.
“The guide was very knowledgeable, however, there is definitely a English language barrier. Cannot speak to all other languages. We took a lovely route through the Olive Groves and up into the hills behind his horse farm. Even seeing out over the sea and the south facing view of Kefalonia. The experience was great, however,…”
A 2-hour extreme horseback safari in Santorini: gallop the black sand beach, ride canyons and ancient trails, then watch the caldera unfold.
“BEST RIDE OF MY LIFE! (I am serious!) The horses were amazing and well trained. The guide was very nice and took many pictures of us. The ride was beautiful and the sunset breathtaking. It lasted exactly as planned so it was worth every cent. I would 100% do it again!!! Amazing experience !!!”
