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The Greek classics.
The 12 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.
“Alex is an exemplary rider and his horses were so tamed and gentle. The trot along the black beach was so smooth. Glad to book our horse riding adventures with Alex and team. Good job guys!”
Ride Finikia’s mountains near Zeus, then enjoy homemade Cretan lunch or dinner with wine on a laid-back Crete farm tour.
“My sister and I LOOOOVEDDDD this tour. The family that runs the farm is fantastic. So funny and they really do run a good activity. We did it with dinner and the food was homemade and DELICIOUS. Eat the meatballs!!! Haha 10/10 would do again.”
Santorini horseback riding from Vlychada to Eros black sand. Small group, helmets and half-chaps, and guide-taken photos included.
“Super fun! Good for experienced or beginners. Beautiful views of the ocean. Very friendly guides. Lots of cute kitties! Highly recommend!”
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.
“I had the best time ever! The horses were all amazing and sweet but most importantly the guides and owners. Very very kind people. Definitely worth going if you’re thinking about it. I’m so grateful for the whole experience. Much love.”
Slow, seaside horseback riding on Rhodes’ east coast at NiVaRanch. Calm horses, small group, and free digital photos included.
“I’d highly recommend booking this activity when you’re in Rhodes! The experience was amazing from start to finish. We contacted the ranch to arrange transport only the day before and they answered very quickly and arranged pick up and drop off for us. The horses were beautiful, and the riding was an absolute dream. The…”
Ride calm horses along Kos beaches with an English-speaking guide, pickup, photos, and a salt-lake detour for $88 in 1 hour.
“Amazing Experience! The hospitality from all who worked there was very welcoming and informative, the guides even took some lovely photos on the beach of myself and my partner, whilst taking time and care doing so! Horses were beautiful and well mannered, good for all levels of experience. Best of all the scenery was Outstanding…”
Horseback ride to Santorini’s black-sand Eros Beach, through volcanic canyons and into the sea, in a small group.
“Great experience even for novices. The ride along black beach was unforgettable!”
Ride from Heraklion-area stables into the Finikia and Giouchtas mountains, then feast on Cretan lunch with homemade wine.
“What an amazing experience!! We were picked up from our prearranged pickup point by Irene, the daughter of the family that run the farm where the horses are loved and cared for as part of the family! The family were really welcoming, the dad has a cheeky but fun sense of humour which had me…”
Santorini horseback riding through vineyards and a black-sand beach with photo stops, small groups, and trained horses. 1.5 hrs.
“The people at the horse ranch were so welcoming and just lovely people to be around. The experience was amazing, the horses were very well looked after, would highly recommend!”
Early morning horseback riding in Paroikia, Paros. Learn basics, ride hidden trails, snap photos, and enjoy a scenic hour for $102.
“Our guides were great and horses were well looked after.”
Horse ride from Santorini vineyards to Eros black-sand beach, with helmets, saddlebags, small groups, and photo stops on cliffs.
“The views from the beach are stunning. The staff does a wonderful job communicating and taking pictures for you. We went in June so it was very hot. The ride was one hour to the beach and one hour back. Zero shade. They do provide you with a bottle of water but it heats up…”
