Horse Riding · LISBON
This is the shortlist you would send a friend who has never been up: 8 lisbon horseback riding tours worth the money, each with its price, its rider verdict and the one thing to check before you commit.
Ride Lusitano horses from Lisbon to Comporta Beach, crossing Atlantic forest and dunes in a small, beginner-friendly group.
“The staff were so cool. My horse was called vodka 😅😅”
Review of Lisbon’s Setúbal, Troia, and Comporta horseback-riding trip, with ferry views, market time, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Hi, all plans and communication work perfectly, all was made according to the plan. The experience with horses was wonderful and safe, especialy for beginers. I highly recomend this trip. Thank you for today's company. Horse riding was about 1,5 h, total 7h. All the best, Kate and Aleksandra, Poland”
Review of the Setúbal and Comporta trip from Lisbon, with ferry views, village time, beginner horseback riding, prices, and practical tips.
“First of all I want to say our driver, Arturo, was personable, professional and a very nice, helpful person. Our leader on the horse ride was also very professional and a good leader. However there are two things about this excursion that Viator needs to be aware of. First of all I feel the excursion being labelled as "horseback riding on the beach" is very misleading. We spent less than 5 minutes on the beach. And the trek to get to and from the beach was too long (3 hours or so). Secondly, I was disrespected and mistreated by the owner of the horses when speaking to him about one…”
Review of Comporta horseback riding from Lisbon, with private transfer, beach scenery, guide quality, costs, timing, and practical booking advice.
“This was an amazing experience. We rode for about 2 hours through the woods to the beach and back. The beach was absolutely beautiful and there was no one there aside from our group - it was so peaceful! My boyfriend and I had never ridden horses before but the guides set us up with really calm slow horses so we were fine. Our driver to and from the beach was also great, he pointed out a bunch of sights along the way like vineyards and cork trees. I would totally do this again next time I’m in Portugal!”
Ride calm horses along Portugal’s Tagus River at sunset, with beginner-friendly instruction, small groups, and tide-based scheduling.
“Unfortunately I was not able to participate in this excursion. I accidentally booked this reservation believing it was in Puerto Rico. After calling to verify the location I was verbally told I could receive a refund and then received an email saying I could not while also being told that was not what I was told. I do not recommend participating in this excursion simply based off customer service rapport.”
Ride calm Portuguese horses from Pátio do Tejo through a nature reserve to Rosário Beach, with private guiding and optional galloping.
“We had an absolutely amazing horse riding experience! 🐎✨ The horses are incredibly sweet, calm, and very well cared for — you can truly see how much love and attention they receive. They are not only beautiful but also very gentle, which made the ride even more enjoyable. The team is highly professional and experienced. The instructors are patient, supportive, and make you feel completely safe at all times. Everything was explained clearly, and they made sure everyone felt comfortable. It was also great that they speak English fluently, which made communication easy and stress-free. Such a wonderful and unforgettable experience — we will definitely come back again! 💛”
Ride along Melides Beach on a calm horse with private Lisbon transfers, small groups, Atlantic views, and practical tips before booking.
“- The driver is reliable and speaks good English. - You get free riding pictures. - The horses don't know the basics. - The horses are generally in moderate condition. - I am pretty sure that as a rider with completed riding tests, I have much more knowledge than the riding guide. - Despite selected English language, they speak bad English. - The whole tour was done only at a walk (no trot/ canter). - The car ride takes 1.5 h each way and the tour itself only 1.5 h (not clearly described on ad). - As a rider, this tour is not recommended, especially not for this price.Read more”
Review of a private Comporta beach horseback tour from Lisbon, including transport, itinerary, price, riding details, and booking advice.
“Vanuit het centrum is het 1.45u rijden doch de moeite. Opgehaald en terug afgezet aan het hotel met een degelijke wagen. Onderweg gestopt voor een drankje. Het landschap eenmaal te paard was knap (ook onderweg trouwens totaal Read more”
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