Santorini Horseback Riding Tours Around the World: 12 to Book

1.Horse Riding Trip to Black Sandy Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,308 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $100Our pick

Ride with Manos, Barbara, Alex, or Emanuel from the Efippos center through the fields near Vlichada and along the volcanic black-sand beach. You’ll receive basic instruction, ride in a group of up to six, pause for photos, and enjoy a calm shoreline route suited to beginners. Bring sun protection and arrange your own taxi or car.

“Amazing experience! It’s a family owned business. Barbara and Manos were absolutely amazing!! They were so sweet and made you feel like part of the family. The horse riding was incredible. I would 10/10 recommend”

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2.Santorini Horse Riding to Black Sandy Beach

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

Start at the Efippos stable near Vlychada Beach with a short riding lesson, safety gear, and a calm horse chosen for you. Barbara, Manos, Alex, or another guide leads your small group through volcanic terrain to black Eros Beach, where you ride beside and into the water and receive photos taken on your device.

“We had the best time during our horse riding experience along black beach. A family owned business, Barbara, Manuel, and Manuel's brother were So warm and welcoming! We were first time riders and the horses were so sweet! Manuel took some great pictures of us and it was àn overall great experience.”

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3.Horseback Riding on the Black Sandy Eros Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 211 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $117

Ride from the family-run stables above Vlychada through dusty volcanic canyons to Eros Beach. A guide introduces you to your horse, explains the basics, and takes cell-phone photos along the shore. The route suits beginners, though experienced riders should book a separate advanced tour.

“Amazing Horseback Riding Experience in Santorini with Palva & Aregula I had such an amazing time horseback riding in Santorini with Palva and the beautiful horse, Aregula. The whole experience was incredibly relaxing, and catching the sunset on horseback was absolutely breathtaking, something I’ll never forget! The black sand beach was stunning and such a unique backdrop for the ride. Palva was a fantastic guide friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire journey feel personal and special. She also recommended visiting the Red Sand Beach and Caldera Beach. Unfortunately, we didn’t have time to see them this trip, but we’re already planning to come back just for that! I would 100%…”

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4.Horseback Riding Tour on the Beach

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

Ride for 1.5 hours from the Roloas Horses facility near Akrotiri, passing vineyards and volcanic scenery before reaching the beach. Guides such as Maria, Giota, Lea, and Thanasis help beginners feel safe, match horses to ability, and take photos along the shore. Transport from Fira is available for an extra fee.

“My family loved it. The guides were friendly and the horses were well trained. Would recommend!”

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5.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, volcanic ravines, and southern Santorini to Eros Beach. You’ll receive a helmet and saddlebag, ride beside the black shore, and pause for photos from the cliffs. Guides such as Mohammad and Ahmed have led rides praised for calm horses and patient instruction. The listed ride lasts about 90 minutes.

“Wow this was such a beautiful experience! We were riding on the horses down to the beach and it was a gorgeous scenery everywhere you turn. The trainers are also very kind and knowledgeable, I’m so glad I found their stables it’s a must do in Santorini!”

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6.Horse Riding: Explore Secret Thera

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

Ride a calm horse through Megalochori’s quiet lanes and countryside, then stop at a cliffside view of Santorini’s caldera. A local guide leads the horses, provides helmets and water, and may take photos. The ride suits beginners, but expect a gentle walking pace rather than trotting.

“I thought we would be taught how to ride the horses independently, but instead were led on the tour. It was a nice tour and the views of the caldera were stunning, though I think they led us dangerously close to the edge. There were several times we felt our horses might slip off.”

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7.Extreme Horse Safari with Beach Gallop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 80 reviews · 2 hours · from $176

Ride from Megalochori through vineyards, village lanes, ravines, and volcanic hills to Eros Beach, where you can canter or gallop on black sand. The two-hour small-group ride reaches a cliff top above the Caldera. English and Greek guides provide helmets, chaps, and phone photos. Advanced riding skills are required.

“Excellent ride, only for the skilled rider. Several photo ops and covered a lot of ground. Suprise at the end….trotted through the cobblestone streets in the historic section of the town where the ride is based. Guide was patient, a good photographer, and more than able.”

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8.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 through quiet paths, Monolithos black sand beach, vineyards, ravines, and caves. Guides such as Vangelis stop for photos, then serve homemade wine and grapes at the stable. The six-person maximum keeps the outing personal, but riders should be comfortable around horses and ready for rustic facilities.

“It was wonderful despite falling off the horse! The operator was amazing and caring. So I will recommend.”

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9.Sunset Horse Riding Experience to Caldera

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

You’ll ride from traditional Megalochori with a local guide, passing fields and vineyards before stopping at a caldera viewpoint. Guides such as Babi are praised for caring for the horses and taking photos. The route is mainly at a walk, and the exact duration and sunset timing should be confirmed before booking.

“the tour guide was so lovely and very friendly. He even took some pictures for us and showed us different parts of the island”

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10.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, village paths, Eros Beach, sandy canyons, and cliff trails. This two-hour English-language tour includes a canter and gallop, helmets, saddlebags, and photos taken on your cellphone. Guide George and his team work with groups of no more than six experienced riders.

“Rode all over town and down to the beach. Horses are in great shape and well cared for. Beautiful views! Everyone was very nice”

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11.Private Horse Riding Experience in Santorini

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

Ride privately from the Vlychada area toward Eros Beach on a calm, beginner-friendly route through volcanic ash, cliffs, vineyards, lava stones, and black sand. Your guide provides riding help and takes photos on your phone. Guides including Milena and Stelina have earned praise for their care, patience, and local insight.

“The experience was absolutely incredible and beyond beautiful. The guide enhanced it tremendously, she was so nice and took all the pictures my wife required. She was amazing and talkative and explained everything we were seeing but when we wanted privacy she was quiet.”

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12.Premium Secluded Black Beach Horseback Riding Tour in Santorini

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $108

Starting at 3:30 pm from Santorini Lover Horse Rider near Karterados, you’ll follow Vangelis along quiet paths to Monolithos Beach, a fishermen’s port, volcanic ravines, and a tiny church. The two-hour ride ends with homemade wine among citrus trees. Groups are limited to six and conducted in English.

“Fantastic experience, I was lucky enough to have the sunset slot all to myself for the horse ride. I was given a lovely calm 12 year old horse called Laura and she clearly enjoys the route and going down to the sea. There are 25 horses so none of them are working all the time and they are very well taken care of. The owner is passionate about horses and takes great care of them and talks to them as he gets them sorted. There’s a little foal right now too! The route is along quiet paths down to the beach and a small church. The wine afterwards is home…”

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