The 11 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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8.Sunset Horse Riding Experience to Caldera

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 28 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $114

Ride from Megalochori through vineyards and fields toward a caldera viewpoint with a local guide such as Babi. Expect gentle horses or mules, helmets, water, and a group capped at five. Confirm the route and sunset timing before booking, as the beach portion and ride length can vary.

“Amazing horse 🐎 ride length and beautiful views!! And great price deal. This horse tour is a must experience if I you are visiting Santorini, Greece.”

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9.Beach Gallop – Horse Riding Safari for Experienced Riders

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $192

Ride from the stables near Megalochori through vineyards, Eros Beach, sandy canyons, and ancient trails. You will canter and gallop, pose for cellphone photos at scenic overlooks, and return through the village. Guide George has led some rides, but this is strictly for confident riders.

“Favorite activity I did on my trip to Europe. I am an experienced horseback rider, but have not galloped in a while. I brought my husband who is not very experienced (never cantered). Luckly, we ended up being the only couple on the tour and the guide was very kind and reassuring, make sure he was comfortable with he speed. We rode horseback through a town and was the coolest experience, we felt like we were in a movie. Once down to the beach he had my husband refrain from galloping and the guide and I took off down the black sand beach. Coolest experience of my life! You definingly…”

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10.Private Horse Riding Experience in Santorini

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $180

Ride a well-cared-for horse from the Vlychada area to Eros Beach with a private guide. You receive riding instruction, a helmet, and photos taken on your phone. Guides such as Milena and Stelina are praised for their care and friendly manner.

“It was difficult to get to on your own (would recommend a transfer), as the last part was dirt road. Fairly short experience, and at one point we were taken on a nudist beach (we were warned a few minutes before, but not given an alternative). Overall nice experience, and they are very good with beginner horse riders.”

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11.Santorini Fun day: Horseriding- Wine Tasting – Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 hours · from $293

Spend five hours riding through southern Santorini beside volcanic black sand and lava scenery, then visit a local winery for tastings before a generous Greek tapas meal with paired wines. Pickup and drop-off are included, with groups limited to six.

“I loved the horseback riding- they cater to each person’s ability and aptly pair them with a horse. Our guides were friendly, knowledgeable, caring people who showed us a beautiful beach and church and cave houses. The wine and tapas were tasty, probably the best food we had eaten! It was more like a 5 course meal! The wines were paired with each course. My sister and I loved the Aged Vinsanto dessert wine so much that we shipped 6 bottles home! ❤️. Our driver was also amazing: friendly and very knowledgeable of the history of the island and kept us informed in sites as we passed! Awesome!!!!”

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