Tuscany Horseback Riding and Winery Tour with Lunch

5.0(48)7 hFree cancellationBy Italy on a Budget tours

About this activity

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.

What's included

✓Professional assistance
✓Guided horseback riding experience (approx. 1 hour)
✓Wine tasting Experience (selection of local wines)
✓Safety briefing and riding equipment (helmet provided)
✓Traditional Tuscan lunch
✓Round-trip transportation from Florence or San Gimignano

Not included

✕Gratuities
✕Hotel pick up and drop off

Meeting and pickup

San Gimignano: Bivio Volterra Bus Stop, Via S. Gimignano
Tuscany on Wheels office: Strada di Sant' Appiano 9-i | Free car parking available
Florence: Parking Oltrarno, Piazza della Calza 1, right in front Porta Romana at the blue P (parking) sign

Good to know

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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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