Top Tuscany Horseback Riding

I wish I could give Marika more than 5 stars. We have been traveling in Italy for almost 2 weeks and have done tours in each city. This was by far the best one! She was prompt picking us up, and was very responsive with messaging ahead of time. She clearly knows every nook and cranny of Lucca and loves this place. As we rode in the carriage with Mario (the horse) at the helm, townspeople would call out friendly greetings to her, which made Lucca even more magical - like a small village. The history was very interesting as well. We are English speakers, and Marika’s English was excellent and was able to answer all of our questions. She was charming, funny, and made us fall in love with Lucca. We will definitely be back! One more note— where we are from in the USA, horses are not always treated well (like NYC carriage rides), please know that Marika’s horses are very well loved and live outside the walled city where they can just be horses in a farm setting.. She is clearly very careful about their safety and happiness, so if you are worried at all about this, please don’t be. They are well loved.

This was a wonderful experience on a family run property, where I felt very at ease and welcomed. The horses and animals were all beautifully cared for and easy to ride, and the riding instructor matched the horse to the needs of the rider. Upon arriving I was welcomed with cake and coffee by his Mother, and when finishing the ride offered complimentary wine (made from their vineyard) and more cake! I would highly recommend this very scenic ride to anyone visiting Tuscany who loves the outdoors and scenery ~ thank you for such a lovely time!

Whether you are experienced or a beginner, you will enjoy horseback riding through the hills of Tuscany. The staff who guided us were very friendly and helpful. You will learn about the country and see the majesty of the lands surrounding you. I recommend this adventure highly.