Siena · TUSCAN COUNTRYSIDE HORSEBACK RIDING
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See the vineyards and cypress lanes the slow way, from the back of a horse. These are the 9 best countryside rides near Siena, with the length and pace of each, whether beginners are welcome, and which end with a tasting or a farm lunch.
Ride calm horses through Siena’s vineyards, rivers, olive groves, and cypress roads. Small group, training, optional picnic or wine.
“Amazing! Took many pictures for me and the horses was so calm and cute! Highly recommend”
Ride calm horses through Siena’s vineyards and olive groves with a small-group guide, plus possible wine or farm stops.
“This trail ride was fantastic. Our guide was excellent with lots of local knowledge and excellent English. Her horses were lovely gentle and well behaved. She took us on one of the most beautiful rides through the tuscan hills, vinyards and farms. It was all at a walk so no horse skill required. Seeing the new foals was a bonus.”
A guided horseback ride from Siena into the Chianti hills, with helmet, horse matched to your level, and quiet trails tied to Via Francigena.
“Not a bad horse ride, but if you’re after a life changing experience lower your expectations. Place was rough around the edges, horses weren’t great for learners and were also very underweight. I’m an experienced rider and did enjoy the ride but we had a group of 10+ and some were complete beginners and found the ride/the horse’s behaviour scary at times. They shouldn’t really have had a group that big.”
Walk-first small-group horseback riding near Siena on calm horses, with scenic trails in Crete Senesi and Val d’Arbia.
“This was an amazing experience! Carla was very knowledgeable about horses and the surrounding area. She was very friendly and we felt safe and comfortable the whole experience. I highly recommend. Beautiful scenery and very pleasant, safe horses. Shout out to Sammi and Chrono, best horses there!”
Horseback ride through UNESCO Val d’Orcia and Valdichiana, then a Tuscan picnic of seasonal farm foods near Montepulciano.
“Great experience and awesome tour guide! The views along the tour were amazing. After the riding, the picnic food was great as well!”
Small-group horseback ride near Montieri with horse matching, a short lesson, and big Tuscan views from Montieri Hill.
“Horse ride was quite average with none to little engagement from group leader/guide. Address details were minimal with only a link to google maps which led you to the middle of a road. Pictures aren’t reflective of actual ride.”
Horseback trail ride in Tuscany’s wild Maremma from San Gimignano: 7 hours, advanced riders, sure-footed horses, and a picnic lunch.
“Was looking to horse riding Trial near Florence, but most places I enquired were more interested in me taking cooking and wine tasting classes, along with just a hour of horse riding where they quoted me a bomb. Then I came across this in viator of full day horse riding almost in middle of jungle at very reasonable price. Jasmine was my guide, got a amazing sure footed horse with great temperament Rode around 6 hours. In jungle, grass lands, Near abandoned houses in forest, all the way near old town. Mix of walk, trot, canter and galloping. Easily one of the best horse riding experience I had. They even…”
Beginner-friendly 2-hour horseback ride in Tuscany from San Gimignano area, walking-only route with helmets, patient guides, and Montieri views.
“It was a beautiful trip with a training session. It is perfect for beginners (it was our first time with horses) and the horses were wonderful and healthy! The path we went on was really natural but be careful to have a jacket because you can touch the trees. I totally recommend this activity!”
A guided horseback ride from Siena along the Via Francigena to the Hermitage of San Leonardo, with helmets included and views for all levels.
