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The 7 Best Horse Riding Tours in Santorini

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Santorini Horse Riding to Black Sandy Beach

Santorini Horse Riding to Black Sandy Beach - Safety gear that actually helps: helmets and half-chaps

1.Horse Riding to Black Sandy Beach

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

Small-group horse ride from Vlychada over volcanic paths to Santorini’s black sand beach, with guide photos ready to share.

“Amazing experience! The horses are sweet and everything was very relaxing! Barbara was very knowledgeable and gave great experience! We rode horses Barbara and Nielly, they were well mannered and good!”

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Akrotiri: Guided Horseback Riding Day Trip to a Beach

Akrotiri: Guided Horseback Riding Day Trip to a Beach - Before you ride: the stables welcome and how instruction really works

2.Akrotiri: Guided Horseback Riding Day Trip to a Beach

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

Small-group horseback ride from Akrotiri to Vlychada black-sand beach, with lessons, photo stops, and optional hotel transfer in Santorini.

“The tour was amazing, guides are switched on to what is happening! Highly recommend going at a later time and catching the sunset. Horses are very calm, and know what they are doing! The organised transfer from our accommodation and back was amazing also!”

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Santorini: Horseback Riding Tour on the Beach

Santorini: Horseback Riding Tour on the Beach - The 1.5-hour flow that keeps it exciting

3.Horseback Riding Tour on the Beach

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

Ride Santorini’s vineyards and reach the beach on a trained horse, with expert English-speaking guides, small groups, and photo stops.

“Wonderful experience. All workers are kind and helpful. Sophia and Zuzu are beautiful and well-trained horses. No need to be nervous even if it’s your first time riding. Just follow their instructions and enjoy an unforgettable journey with the horses. Next time to Santorini, I will visit the farm again.:)”

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Santorini: Horse Riding to the Black Sandy Beach (Eros beach)

Santorini: Horse Riding to the Black Sandy Beach (Eros beach) - The Ride Path: Vineyards, Volcanic Ravines, and South-Trail Views

Horse Riding: Explore Secret Thera

Horse Riding: Explore Secret Thera - Riding Santorini Countryside: Calm Paths, Local Back Roads, and Views

5.Horse Riding: Explore Secret Thera

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

One-hour horseback ride from Megalochori in Santorini, with helmets and calm horses, plus a cliffside caldera viewpoint.

“This horse riding excursion was unfortunately disappointing. I am an experienced rider and have done these sorts of rides in several countries, and I’m also a solo traveler, so it was just me and the guide. But starting from the first impression- the place is not easy to find, has no marked door, no office, and I had to flag down someone, who then had to find someone else, to then call the person who would be my guide to meet me. I was not offered a bathroom or water. There was hardly any talking at all from my guide, who I’m not sure even spoke English very well. We…”

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Secluded Black Beach Horseback Riding Tour in Santorini

Secluded Black Beach Horseback Riding Tour in Santorini - Key highlights you should not skip

Megalochori: Horseback Riding Tour for Experienced Riders

Megalochori: Horseback Riding Tour for Experienced Riders - The Route: Vineyards Down to Eros Beach, Then Up Through Canyons

7.Megalochori: Horseback Riding Tour for Experienced Riders

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

Experienced riders gallop on Santorini’s black-sand beach, ride canyons and cliff trails near Megalochori, and enjoy caldera views in 2 hours.

“On my trip I’ve been lucky enough to enjoy a few days on four islands. There has not been a single disappointment, many of great adventures! I can truly recommend the experienced horseback ride on Santorini beach. The staff and trainers are top notch! This reflects in their horses. A full on gallop along the beach is worth every penny. Trust me!”

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