Tuscany Horseback Riding and Winery Tour with Lunch
Description
Discover Tuscany from a truly unique perspective with this small-group horseback riding experience through rolling vineyards and olive groves, followed by a traditional lunch and wine tasting at a local estate. Departing from Florence or San Gimignano, this experience offers the perfect balance of scenic adventure and authentic flavors, allowing you to explore the countryside away from the crowds and savor regional specialties paired with estate-produced wines. Ideal for nature lovers and food enthusiasts alike, it’s an unforgettable way to immerse yourself in the beauty, tastes, and traditions of Tuscany, all in one day.
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Itinerary
Meet your driver in the city center and enjoy a comfortable transfer through the scenic Tuscan countryside toward the riding center (approximately 45–60 minutes depending on departure point).
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by professional staff. Meet your horse and receive a safety briefing along with basic riding instructions. Helmets and necessary equipment will be provided.
Set off on a relaxing ride along country trails surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and rolling hills. Your guide will ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for both beginners and intermediate riders. Along the way, take in breathtaking views and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of rural Tuscany.
After the ride, a short transfer will take you to a nearby winery or countryside estate. Sit down to a leisurely multi-course Tuscan lunch featuring fresh, local ingredients and regional specialties. The meal is accompanied by a guided tasting of carefully selected wines produced on-site, with an introduction to local winemaking traditions.
After lunch, depending on the selected starting point, enjoy the visit of the famous little Medieval town of San Gimignano where you will have free time to explore.
Relax during the transfer back to your departure point, concluding your authentic Tuscan countryside experience.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We use English saddles
- Max weight accepted is 120kg
- No people younger than 14 years old
- No previous horseback riding experience is required; this ride is suitable for beginners
- The ride takes place at a walking pace only (no trotting or galloping)
- Long trousers and closed-toe shoes are required during the riding portion of the experience. If you wish, you may change into different clothing or footwear after the riding activity has been completed. We recommend bringing a change of clothes or shoes with you.
- Weather & Cancellation Policy: This experience operates in most weather conditions, including light rain. Weather forecasts alone are not considered grounds for cancellation. The final decision regarding safe operation is made by the riding center based on actual weather, trail conditions, and the safety of guests and horses. - If the riding center determines that conditions are unsafe before departure, guests will be offered an alternative date or a full refund if rescheduling is not possible. - If weather or trail conditions unexpectedly deteriorate after departure, the horseback ride may be delayed, modified, or cancelled for safety reasons. When the activity cannot take place, a suitable alternative will be offered whenever possible; otherwise, compensation for the portion of the experience that could not be provided may apply. - If the experience is confirmed to operate safely but a guest chooses not to participate due to weather forecasts, light rain, or personal weather concerns, the standard cancellation policy applies and no weather-related refund will be provided. Weather conditions may change quickly, and the riding center reserves the right to modify or stop the activity at any time when necessary for the safety of guests and horses.
Reviews(25)
Absolutely fantastic day! Giovanni the driver and tour guide was amazing! Horses were lovely and wine was delicious.
Valentina was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable! The horseback ride was beautiful, and the wine tasting after was delicious.
The beauty of riding horse through the Tuscan landscape was fabulous! Then the wine & lunch experience would have been hard to beat at most local restaurants. Highly recommend!!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed riding through the beautiful Tuscan countryside and that the wine and lunch experience was such a highlight of the day. We hope to welcome you back to Tuscany for another unforgettable adventure soon!
It was an amazing experience! From the greeting to the food to the horse ride and view.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such an amazing experience from start to finish. It’s great to know that you enjoyed the warm welcome, the delicious food, the horseback ride, and the beautiful views of the Tuscan countryside. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure soon!
Amazing….10/10 highly recommend
Thank you so much for your amazing review and recommendation! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience. It means a lot to us that you would rate the tour 10/10, and we hope to welcome you back to Tuscany for another unforgettable adventure soon!
Excellent guide provides excellent service. introduced so many background details about Italy.
Thank you for your kind review! We’re glad to hear that you found the tour well organized and thoughtfully planned. It’s great to know that Valentina, your tour leader, enhanced your experience by sharing helpful travel tips and recommendations. We’ll be sure to pass along your feedback to her, and we hope to welcome you back to Italy again soon!
Valentina was excellent, gave us lots of tips for traveling etc. each part of the tour was well thought out.
We set off with Valentina for a horseback tour and then for a wine tasting. Her kindness and knowledge accompanied us from the beginning to the end of this day. A special thanks to Valentina for everything.
Grazie di cuore per la splendida recensione! Siamo davvero felici che abbiate trascorso una giornata così piacevole tra il tour a cavallo e la degustazione di vini. Ci fa molto piacere sapere che la gentilezza e la preparazione della vostra tour leader Valentina abbiano reso l’esperienza ancora più speciale dall’inizio alla fine. Le faremo sicuramente arrivare i vostri complimenti e speriamo di potervi accogliere nuovamente in Toscana per un’altra bellissima avventura.
We had the best time with Valentina! She was a wonderful guide. We really enjoyed horseback riding, the horses were so great and so was our horseback guide. The wine tasting plus lunch was the perfect ending to the tour. The best lasagna I have ever had,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic time with your tour leader Valentina and enjoyed the horseback-riding experience. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with both Valentina and your horseback-riding guide. It’s also wonderful to know that the wine tasting and lunch were the perfect way to end your day and that the lasagna was such a highlight! We hope to welcome you back to Tuscany for another memorable experience.
Amazing day! Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you had an amazing day with us. Your recommendation means a lot to our team, and we truly appreciate your support. We hope to welcome you back to Tuscany for another unforgettable experience soon!
