RANCH TRAVEL GUIDE
The rides worth saddling up for.
The 11 italy ranch tours travellers book most, gathered in one place. Where each ride takes you, how long you are in the saddle, who runs the stable, and what a morning on horseback costs.
Ride calm horses through Tuscan countryside, explore medieval San Gimignano, and enjoy a winery lunch with Chianti tasting from Florence.
Most Popular“Our guide Danielle was fantastic. Really got the group going. Loved the horse ride through vineyards and San Gimignano was a beautiful place to visit”
Skip-the-line Pompeii tour plus vineyard lunch and wine tasting, ending with horseback riding on Vesuvius slopes at about 500m.
“This experience was fantastic from start to finish. My husband and I, along with our three kids (ages 11-15) took the high speed train from Rome to Naples in the morning and were met near the train station by the wonderful Roberto, who was our driver for the day. We first drove to Pompeii, where…”
Beginner-friendly horseback ride from Pompeii on Vesuvius slopes with panoramic views, small groups, and calm horses.
“The host was friendly and professional..he put my family at ease who had not ridden for a long time. The horses were beautiful and well care for. Despite the mist and not having much of a view the experience through the vines and national park was wonderful.”
Guided horseback ride on Mount Vesuvius from Naples, with bay views and homemade vineyard wine. Small groups, easy pickup.
“Absolutely cannot highly recommend this activity enough!! Just incredible, worth every cent!! Guide was amazing, very patient and ensured we were all ok at all times. DO NOT MISS THIS IF IN NAPLES”
Horse ride through Vesuvius National Park near Pollena Trocchia with Carlo’s patient guidance and a Vesuvian aperitivo.
“Very peaceful and relaxing day on the back of friendly horses in the outskirts of Naples. The owner Carlo was super friendly and took us by car from the trainstation to his ranch. After 1 hour of riding we ended the trip by giving the horses some carrots and enjoyed some very good local wine…”
Ride matched horses through the Chianti hills from Siena, with arena practice, helmet use, and a historic trail feel near Monteriggioni and Via Francigena.
“Great ride and friendly staffs. Would love them to have option for longer ride or other horse related activities”
Horseback through Tuscan vineyards, then San Gimignano and Chianti wine tasting with lunch on a small-group day trip.
“OUTSTANDING! This is a must book experience! If you get Stefano as your tour guide, you can ensure his charm and hospitality will make your trip nothing but fun! We left with fantastic memories. Horseback riding was something out of a book. Take my advice book the tour! San Gimignano was fantastic my favorite spot…”
Private Chianti horseback ride and wine tasting from Florence with lunch, medieval cellars, and guided tastings.
“Best tour ever!! We love the horse experience, great people, the horses and the most amazing views! The winery is just lovely, the wines and the food was exceptional, I would totally book again.”
Horseback ride in Simbruini National Park from Tagliacozzo with grooming, lunch and wine tasting; private English-led adventure.
“Me and my Fiancé spent the morning on the ranch and riding with Alessia for my birthday. We had an absolutely amazing day from start to finish! We learnt how to take care of the horses including grooming them down and feeding them. The experience was perfectly tailored for riders of any experience. As it…”
Private Etna-area horseback riding from Taormina with English guide and a traditional Sicilian lunch with local wine, plus round-trip transport.
“I am not a horseback riding person but our guide Sabrina was very kind and led me and my horse around.”
Horseback riding from a Natural Reserve pinewood route to a Roman-stone past, then a beach ride ending with Italian wine and snacks.
“Beautiful ride and weather and a very knowledgeable and helpful host ! I enjoyed the involvement of feeding the horses treats and brushing them.”
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