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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.
“Mano and Barbara were perfect guides! Very knowledgeable of the area and the horses were in beautiful condition and well behaved. Thoroughly enjoyed the trip and my partner rode for the first time and really enjoyed it too!”
Ride Finikia’s mountains near Zeus, then enjoy homemade Cretan lunch or dinner with wine on a laid-back Crete farm tour.
“It’s was a very good experience. The hosts (and the horses) were very kind and friendly, the dinner was good too! Very perfect! My first horseriding couldn’t be better. Thank you. Sex on the beach 😉😉”
Santorini horseback riding from Vlychada to Eros black sand. Small group, helmets and half-chaps, and guide-taken photos included.
“OMG!!! I had so much fun. I was very nervous at first because of my lack of experience with horses. The horses were well behaved and very calm. They followed directions very well. The owners were very sweet and accommodating we really enjoyed their hospitality! The beach and views were amazing definitely a must see.”
1-hour guided horseback ride from Akrotiri to Santorini’s volcanic beaches. Small group, photo stops, calm horses, great value.
“The horses were well-cared for and well-trained. The Guides were friendly and took the time to make sure everyone understood how to ride correctly. I enjoyed the chance to see a less touristic side of Santorini.”
Ride through Crete’s Finikia mountains from Heraklion, with a short lesson, panoramic stops at Giouhtas and Agios Silas, and fresh refreshments.
“Amazing views through the mountains with great picture opportunities. Lunch was very good and the hosts were incredible people!”
Slow, seaside horseback riding on Rhodes’ east coast at NiVaRanch. Calm horses, small group, and free digital photos included.
“The whole experience was wonderful and calming, from meeting the horses to the relaxing ride to the beach and back. We even fed them treats for being so wonderful! The farm managers are also super nice, there to help you along the way, and you can ask them absolutely anything. Both my husband and I…”
Ride calm horses along Kos beaches with an English-speaking guide, pickup, photos, and a salt-lake detour for $88 in 1 hour.
“Everything was amazing! The transfer, the owner and the employees were really nice and friendly. The horses were calm and the view, wow, stunning. I really recommend it!”
Horseback ride to Santorini’s black-sand Eros Beach, through volcanic canyons and into the sea, in a small group.
“Best experience ever! The black send , the sunset . Such a great moment ! I recommend”
Ride from Heraklion-area stables into the Finikia and Giouchtas mountains, then feast on Cretan lunch with homemade wine.
“Excellent riding trip, with lovely horses and very welcoming staff. Food and wine after was delicious and very generous”
Santorini horseback riding through vineyards and a black-sand beach with photo stops, small groups, and trained horses. 1.5 hrs.
“Highly recommend this tour. Unreal experience with the best guides. Do the 1.5 hour tour as you get to ride along the beach and you don’t want to miss that”
Early morning horseback riding in Paroikia, Paros. Learn basics, ride hidden trails, snap photos, and enjoy a scenic hour for $102.
“We had the absolute best time. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The family turned business made us feel like family. We had a chance to interact with the horses beforehand as well meet their lovely dog Diego who even followed up on our horseback ride. The guides took the time to take pictures…”
Horse ride from Santorini vineyards to Eros black-sand beach, with helmets, saddlebags, small groups, and photo stops on cliffs.
“Excellent experience! We really enjoyed our ride to the beach. Absolutely beautiful scenery. Great tour guides and the horses were very beautiful and well trained.”
A short guided mule and horse ride from Megalochori with small groups, helmets, and caldera views—great for beginners and photo stops.
“Definitely recommend. Awesome communication. They even set up a taxi for us. Beautiful ride. Horses were so good and calm.”
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.
“Fantastic experience- heaps of galloping and very nice horses. I was on a 4 year old young horse, and she was very behaved and fit. I also found the workers to be very kind and accommodating, especially the girl from Syria (didn’t catch her name) she was super nice and made me feel very comfortable…”
