Horse Riding · SANTORINI
Every trip has one free morning too few. These 12 santorini horseback riding tours earn the slot, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get on with packing.
Ride gentle horses through Santorini’s fields to Vlychada’s black-sand beach with guides, photo stops, water, and small-group care.
“Our time with Emmanuel and Barbara was super great. They took time to explain everything even for beginners and always took care that everything was going well. The scenery was splendid and we came back with plenty of pictures”
Review of Santorini horse riding from Vlychada to Eros Black Beach, with small groups, gentle horses, photos, gear, and practical tips.
“The ranchers are experienced and love their animals. The horses are great and gentle. Great time riding with them. A beach ride was a first for me.”
Ride Santorini’s volcanic trails to black-sand Eros Beach with calm horses, small groups, sunset views, photos, and practical tips.
“Lovely tour through some dusty trails and then a beautiful beach. Highly recommend a mask or bandana for the first part as the dust kicked up was A LOT, sunset option to avoid the heat, and be aware you may cross a nude beach area but very few there in the evening. The guides were summer interns from all over and super sweet. They took so many photos from all angles and we greatly appreciated that. The new location was beautiful and the horses seemed well cared for.”
Review of Santorini horseback riding through vineyards to the beach, with small groups, trained horses, guides, transport tips, and honest advice.
“Drivers picked us up and dropped us off on time, everyone was super friendly and it was a great time getting to know the horses and the folks who gave the tour!”
Ride through Santorini vineyards to black-sand Eros Beach with horses, cliff views, photos, helmets, and small groups.
“90% is on very dry dusty boring trail. 10% is by the ocean. Guides were not engaging. Be sure NOT to wear shorts.”
Review of Santorini’s Secret Thera horse ride, with caldera views, village paths, pricing, guide tips, safety notes, and booking advice.
“Absolutely amazing horse ride and great guides. Just note that there is little shade and just be clear about timing. But everyone was suer friendly and helpful and we felt absolutely safe on the horses! Thank you so much for a wonderful time!”
Ride Santorini’s black-sand beach, volcanic hills, and caldera cliffs on a fast-paced horseback tour for experienced riders.
“My daughter and I had the best ride imaginable! We galloped on the beach, up mountains. It was breathtaking! The horses were majestic! I recommend this ride to anyone with experience. It was amazing. Thank you!”
Ride Santorini’s black beach, vineyards, ravines, and caves on a small-group tour with photos, wine, and practical riding advice.
“Other girl got bucked off her horse and bruised everywhere and my leg hurts and is also bruised from the horses being too close together and the guide kept yelling at me”
Review of Santorini’s sunset horseback ride from Megalochori to Caldera, with prices, route details, guide feedback, value, and booking advice.
“Our guide Babi was an amazing guide and instructor. I was really nervous about the whole experience but the horses were well looked after and I thoroughly enjoyed it! I would 100% recommend and do it again”
Ride from Megalochori to Eros Beach, gallop on black sand, and enjoy caldera views on this small-group Santorini horse safari.
“My guide was knowledgeable and helpful. He took great photos. The horses seemed well kept and the experience was truly a dream come true!!!!”
Ride from Megalochori to Eros Beach on a private Santorini horseback tour with volcanic cliffs, black sand, gentle horses, and photos.
“The experience was absolutely incredible and beyond beautiful. The guide enhanced it tremendously, she was so nice and took all the pictures my wife required. She was amazing and talkative and explained everything we were seeing but when we wanted privacy she was quiet.”
Ride Santorini’s black-sand beach, volcanic ravines, vineyards, and quiet trails with a small local stable and homemade wine.
“I had the most WONDERFUL time on this 2-hour horseback riding tour along the black sand beach in Santorini. The entire experience was magical from start to finish. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking — riding along the dramatic coastline with the deep blue Aegean Sea on one side and the striking volcanic landscape on the other felt like something out of a dream. My horse was calm, well-trained, and a joy to ride. I immediately felt comfortable and at ease. The owner was an exceptionally kind and attentive man who went above and beyond to ensure that everything was just right for me. His love and respect for the horses,…”
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