The 7 Best Horse Riding Tours in Santorini

1.Santorini Horse Riding to Black Sandy Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,010 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102Our pick

Meet Barbara, Manos, or their team at Efippos near Vlychada for a 90-minute horseback ride through volcanic terrain to Eros Beach. You’ll receive a riding lesson, helmet, half-chaps, water, and digital photos taken on your device. Beginners are welcome, but moderate fitness is required.

“We had a great time riding the horses on the beach. They even arranged for transportation to pick us up at the port. The island was beautiful and the people are friendly.”

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2.Guided Horseback Riding Day Trip to a Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 477 reviews · 1 hour · from $88

Ride a well-trained horse from Akrotiri through vineyards and local trails to Vlychada Beach. Guides such as Thanasis, Minas, Giota, and Raffaela help beginners feel safe, stop for photos, and share island stories. Small groups, sunset timing, and optional hotel transfers make this a personal Santorini outing.

“It was fantastic! We enjoyed our horse riding on the beach during the sunset. Thank you for the instructors Thanasis, Minas, and Giota!”

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3.Horseback Riding Tour on the Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 171 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $112

Ride for 1.5 hours from the Akrotiri area through vineyards, volcanic scenery, local paths, and along a beach. English- and Greek-speaking guides match the pace to your ability, take photos, and help first-time riders feel at ease. Transport from Fira or elsewhere costs extra.

“The horse riding was an absolute dream ! I really recommend everyone to do this activity. The horse are really loved and well treated. We will definitely come back !!”

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4.Horse Riding to the Black Sandy Beach (Eros beach)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 115 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Ride from the Megalochori stables through vineyards and volcanic ravines to Eros Beach. Expect helmets, saddlebags, guide-taken photos, and a short beach stop. Guides including Muhammad and Ahmed work with first-time riders, though beach riding time and pace can vary.

“Incredible sunset trip, stops by the beach for photos, and beautiful horses. Very well behaved and fun experience for beginners or advanced riders.”

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5.Horse Riding: Explore Secret Thera

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $72Best value

Ride for about an hour through Megalochori and nearby Santorini countryside with a local guide from Santorini Mule Horse Riding. Expect calm horses, helmet use, bottled water, and a stop near the caldera for photos. Guides including Zimis, Jimmy, George, and Babi have been praised for their patience and friendliness.

“My mom and I really enjoyed the relaxing ride through the pretty village of Megalochori! Shout out to our amazing guide Babi for showing us around and taking lots of great photos for us 🦋”

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6.Secluded Black Beach Horseback Riding Tour in Santorini

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Ride from Santorini Lover Horse Rider near Karterados to Monolithos Beach with a guide such as Vangelis. Expect black sand, sea views, vineyards, volcanic ravines, photo stops, and homemade wine with grapes afterward. Groups are limited to six riders.

“Great experience. Horses were well behaved and taken care of. The owner was stern but very nice and knowledgeable. He gave us a tasting of his homemade wine and grapes after our ride. Highly recommend this horse tour.”

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7.Horseback Riding Tour for Experienced Riders

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · from $215

Ride from Megalochori through vineyards to Eros Beach, then canter and gallop across black sand before climbing ancient trails above Santorini’s caldera. This small-group tour suits confident riders only and includes a guide, helmet, chaps, and guide-taken photos.

“Absolutely loved it, went on the safari beach gallop ride. Just me plus one other rider and the guide. Guide was lovely, took loads of photos for us. My horse was beautiful, I fell in love with him and he loved galloping along the beach. Would 100% do again. Great experience. Lots of canter and gallop.”

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