Top Europe Horseback Riding

Cover Seville’s must-sees without tiring walks or bus-hopping on this private tuk-tuk tour. Board a comfortable, eco-friendly tuk-tuk with a driver-guide to explain the sights; and relax as the landmarks come to you. Absorb the energy of the streets and plazas from your open-sided vehicle, and see everything from the Palace of San Telmo to Triana. Upgrade to add a ride around Cartuja Island, home to the 15th-century Cartuja Monastery.

Get up close and personal with Killarney National Park's spectacular scenery on a horseback riding tour. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, and make your own way to the stables near Killarney Town. Grab your helmet and boots, saddle up, and head into nature. You'll ride along Lough Lein, will admire soaring mountains and rolling hills, and can learn more about the highlights of Ireland's first national park.

See the best views hidden inside the Nation Park! We bring you on routes closed to motor traffic. A must do as part of your visit to Killarney! The Jaunting cars are an iconic part of Killarney, these historic tours feature some of the best views of Killarney National Park

Set out on a mountain trail in the countryside of County Clare during this guided horseback riding tour. Explore wooded trails, the hills of Slieve Elva, and the rocky Burren region, riding up to 1,200 feet above the ocean along the Wild Atlantic Way. This small-group tour includes trots and canters for experienced riders. No prior experience is necessary.

Join this skip-the-line tour of Neuschwanstein, the fairy-tale Bavarian castle that inspired Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom. Admire the opulent rooms built by King Ludwig II, learn about its fascinating history, and soak up the mountainous surroundings that featured in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. As an extra perk, the tour includes a visit to Marienbrücke and horse-drawn carriage ride (if operating).

Santorini can feel crowded. Discover a serene side of the landscape most travelers rarely see, following out-of-the-way paths where cars can’t go, on this small-group horseback riding adventure. Ride along a secluded black sand beach and through Santorini’s unique vineyards and natural caves, with a stop for pictures at a traditional Greek church. Wrap up your experience with a glass of homegrown wine.

Take some time and the tranquil landscapes of the Mathisdalen Valley when you book this sleigh ride at a local farm. Board your sleigh, drawn by two Norwegian fjord horses, and snuggle up under warm blankets before taking off through the family farm. If you book in the winter, ride through snow and possibly see the northern lights while you ride.

Panoramic views of Killarney National Park and Lakes on board our Carriage With history and foklore and local knowledge of our Carriage Driver who are known locally as the Jarvey

Get out of the city for the day and enjoy an activity you may not expect in Madrid: horseback riding. Whether you’re a total beginner or have some riding experience, this small-group tour will suit your needs. Admire the beautiful views in the mountains of the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park and reconnect with nature.

Avoid the challenge of navigating Tuscany’s rural roads and finding hidden countryside trails on your own with a guided horseback ride from Siena. This gentle journey carries you through rolling hills, vineyards, and olive groves, reaching quiet landscapes that cars can’t access. Ride at a relaxed pace while taking in the region’s natural beauty and rural charm without any planning or navigation stress.

Admire the Algarve sunrise or sunset from the saddle during a horseback ride along the beach and forest trails. The private experience is bookable just for your own group, so you'll have the undivided attention of a guide as you explore the pine forests, dunes, and sands around Bordeira Beach. A riding helmet is provided.

We take you from Seville in comfortable transportation to the beaches of the Doñana Natural Park to enjoy a 2-hour route through this beautiful and wild natural space. After your horseback riding route and back to Seville we will stop to visit El Rocio, its hermitage and its marsh. El Rocio is the only town in Spain with sandy streets because the most common transportation is horse.

Walk with a horse by your side when you book this tour in Sao Joao, where you will take a stroll with a rescue horse on a lead rope. This is different to riding a horse, as here you can look into the horse’s eyes, which some say are a mirror to your soul. You might have a deep connection, and end up learning more about yourself, too.

Explore Portugal’s Vicentine Coast by horseback during this private excursion in Carrapateira. Meet your guide at Carrapateira Extreme Tours and ride your horse through the small village as you make your way to the rugged coastline. Follow trails along the beach, through the brush, and up a sand dune, all while admiring the coastal views. Suitable for riders aged 12 and older weighing up to 90 kgs.

Experience Santorini on horseback with this small-group tour, designed with experienced riders in mind. You'll saddle up in Megalochori and ride out through the countryside and along to Eros Beach, where you'll get the chance to canter and gallop along the shore. You'll then head up to a cliffside to take in panoramic views and have your photo taken before heading back to the stables.

Get out into nature and experience Cappadocia on horseback on this small-group tour. Transfer from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle and head to Goreme National Park. Saddle up on your horse and explore the wild landscape of the area in the company of your guide. Admire the views as you ride along trails.

Discover the world of Viennese fiakers and the city they call home on a horse-drawn carriage sightseeing tour in Vienna. The experience begins with a visit to the stables where you will get a behind the scenes look at the life of fiakers and their coachmen. Next, it's time for your carriage ride around the city. You’ll enjoy unobstructed views of the Simmering District, Lower Belvedere, Ringstrasse, and the Hofburg.

In ancient times, Cappadocia was known as the land of beautiful horses, and even today there are few better ways to explore its vividly colored valleys than on horseback. Join an experienced guide for this small-group ride through some of Cappadocia's most beautiful landscapes: Red Valley with its fairy chimneys, Rose Valley with its churches, and atmospheric Çavuşin village.

Take a break from the bustling city of Porto and discover the serene countryside of Viana do Castelo by horseback. Depart Porto or Braga with your private guide and head to the ranch to begin your tour. Trot through flower fields, along mountain trails, and past the beautiful beaches of Viana do Castelo, learning how to better control your horse from your guide.

On this tour, explore the wooded trails of Vesuvius National Park on horseback. Your guide trains horses with methods based on communication and respect, so you can ride with confidence that the animals are treated well. Ride for about an hour, help with grooming if you’d like, and enjoy an aperitif with local food products at the clubhouse.

Get a fuller experience of Killarney than would be possible with a single form of transportation on this combination tour by boat and jaunting car. Sail across Lough Lein in a glass-covered boat then hop aboard a jaunting car to travel through Killarney National Park, to places inaccessible by motor vehicle.

Undoubtedly one of the best experiences you can do in the area, ride a horse through the Calblanque Natural Park, a wild area full of flora, fauna and spectacular views of the Mar Menor, Calblanque and the Mediterranean Sea. At a calm pace, enjoy everything that this Natural Park has to offer. Spot hares, lizards, Aleppo pines, carob trees, fig trees... with the safety offered by our monitors, and with really calm horses that make you forget any fear, especially for beginners. Walking near the sea on these horses that seem to enjoy as much or more than we do is the ultimate prize for a journey.

Feel festive this Christmas season with a horse-drawn sleigh ride in a village near Schladming. Departing from Salzburg, this day trip ventures along the Salzach River Valley and travel up 3,281 feet (1,000 meters) to the Alpine mountain of Dachstein. Relax with lunch at a local inn before hopping on a sleigh ride to soak up the wintry scenery. Your excursion concludes at its original departure point.

Seeing Santorini's countryside beyond the village lanes is hard on foot, and the caldera views are a long walk to reach. Ride out from Megalochori instead, following a guide through the fields and vineyards in a small group of no more than five. Take a trail up to a viewpoint over the caldera before heading back to the stables.