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The 11 most popular horses tours in Florence. The ones worth booking ahead for, with what each costs, how long it runs and who operates it.
Ride calm horses through Tuscany, tour medieval San Gimignano, then enjoy a winery lunch with Chianti tastings and olive oil at scenic views.
Most Popular“Small group with very knowledgeable guide and great variety of activities and lunch. Highly recommend!”
Florence to San Gimignano on horseback, then a Tuscan winery lunch with wine tasting and time to explore medieval towers.
“This was a fantastic tour. Giacomo was the best tour guide. He gave us great historical information, answered all of my son’s foodie questions, and helped me understand the meanings of various Italian words. We went on this tour because my daughter loves horseback riding and we got so much more!”
Private horseback ride through Chianti vineyards plus a historic winery visit with a guided tasting and Tuscan lunch near Florence.
“I cannot recommend this experience enough. Simone and Carlo are so kind and helpful. They made sure we had a wonderful experience. The horses are lovely and calm, perfect for beginner riders. Our guide took us through a beautiful trail through Tuscany out and back to the equestrian center. A brief drive took us to…”
Horse ride through Chianti hills, then a guided wine estate tour with lunch and 4 tastings from Florence.
“Absolutely amazing day- best day we had in Italy. Went riding with really nice, quiet horses and then to a breathtaking winery!”
5.5-hour private Tuscan farm day: tailored horseback ride on the Chianti hills, then an olive-oil estate tour with wine, snacks, and lunch.
“One of the highlights of our trip. Beautiful scenic and worthwhile trail ride and tjen on to an excellent amd informative tour with thomas at the olive oil estate in the countryside. We bought olive oil after the tasting and also enjoyed a delicious lunch on the porch overlooking the orchard.”
30-minute horse-drawn carriage tour of Florence from Piazza della Signoria along the Arno, with Ponte Vecchio, Medici sights, and Duomo views.
“The driver was late because he said the office didn’t contact him to pick us up at the designated meeting point. The half hour delay threw our schedule off for the rest of the day and we missed another tour.”
Ride from Florence to a medieval Tuscan wine estate for a guided castle tour, lunch, and tasting of 3–4 wines.
“The most amazing horse ride I ever done! The landscape of Toscana, the train horses and the hospitality of Simona and the staff was the kindest! Definitely recommended!”
A guided 1-hour horseback ride through the Chianti hills, followed by a Tuscan lunch with Chianti wine and round-trip Florence transfers.
“I booked this tour for my friend Anna & I during our study abroad trip over the summer. We loved every minute of it! It was so peaceful & everyone was kind & helpful. Ms. Simona contacted me through Whatsapp with the make, model, license plate, & name of our driver, Mr. Marco prior to…”
Ride through the Chianti hills from Florence, then tour a historic olive estate and taste fresh extra virgin olive oil with Chianti and local food.
“Had the best time riding through the Tuscan hills and had wonderful guides. Not too strenuous, was just fine for a first time horseback rider. The olive oil tasting was interesting and fun and lunch was lovely. A great laid back activity.”
Private Florence-to-Chianti day: 1h15 horseback, poolside swim, and a Tuscan lunch with Chianti wine, plus optional producer visit.
“This tour was the highlight of our trip. Simona and her driver were amazing. Very knowledgeable of the area. The home we went to was beautiful, the views were unbelievable. We had a thorough lesson with Ester who was very patient and knowledgeable. The horses were beautiful and well kept. The homemade family style meal…”
Horse riding in Mugello with a countryside walk from Florence, small-group transfers, and a Tuscan aperitif with wine, cheese, and cold cuts.
“Highlight of our Italy trip. Beautiful way to see the countryside in Tuscany: rolling hills, sunflower fields, quaint stone farms, and a lake. We even rode through the village to a bar and had a drink and delicious meats, cheeses, bread and sun dried tomatoes. Really appreciated that they accommodated our request to move the…”
From the Uffizi to the hills of Chianti, and every way to spend the days in between.
