The 6 Sofia Horseback Riding Tours to Book First

1.Balkan Horse Riding – Glozhene Monastery Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $138Our pick

Ride through beech forest to Bulgaria’s cliff-top Glozhene Monastery, with Sofia pickup, a private guide, horses, helmets, and mountain views.

“We were not supplied with riding helmets and even after asking for them were given only one (so one of us had no helmet). The horses were not well taken care of (dirty and tangled hair) and one of them had a limp. The trail was not easy for the horses (rocks and muddy)... The views were beautiful and the guide Gekko did his best to give us a pleasant experience.”

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2.Private Horse Riding in the Balkan from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $239Top rated

Ride through Bulgaria’s Balkan forests from Sofia, with private transfers, flexible routes, Skoka Falls, Teteven, and expert instruction.

“This is a definite MUST if you want to experience the beauty of Vitosha mountain as well as experience horse riding in the wild. They took exception care of me during the entire ride. The horses are so good. Happy and fit! They know their job and look after you. I was lucky enough to experience the ride in snow all the way up and back down the mountain. A dream come true for me. If I ever get the opportunity to visit Bulgaria again this would be my first stop to ride and say hi to Vento - the horse I got to ride. This experience was a real…”

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3.Escape Sofia: horse ride through Bulgaria’s beauty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110Best value

Review of Sofia horse riding tour to Radomir, with private pickup, friendly horses, scenic views, practical tips, price, and booking advice.

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4.Exclusive Sofia: Nevsky, Vitosha Hoof, Boyana, Horse Ride & Spa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $281

Review of Sofia’s cathedral, Vitosha views, Boyana Church, Bulgarian lunch, horse riding, and Sapareva Banya thermal stop.

“Rado and Mitko were amazing they made the trip enjoyable and comfortable. Great knowledge and always helpful. The whole day was great me and my partner loved every bit of it especially the horse riding and the spa. Would highly recommend.”

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5.✨Experience Sofia – nature, history, horse riding and SPA✨

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 8 hours · from $274

Explore Sofia, Vitosha, Boyana Church, horseback riding, and Sapareva Banya hot springs on one full day for $274.

“Rado and Mitko were brilliant. very helpful and great knowledge. It was an amazing day everything about it was enjoyable. loved the horse riding and the thermal springs especially. Would highly recommend”

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6.Half day adventure – Nevsky, Vitosha Hoof, Boyana and Horse Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $240

Review of Sofia’s six-hour adventure to Alexander Nevsky, Vitosha, Boyana Church, Bulgarian lunch, and horseback riding.

“Half Day Tour. Windy road up & down the vitosha&Plan mountain area with a few historical stops. Great traditionelle food and ♥️ the horse ride. The riding was accompanied with guides that were really good and the horses are well taken care of. Our guide was great took fotos, made a video for us and was well informed. Thank you for the trip - you made it better even though the weather was against us.”

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