UK Horseback Riding Tours Around the World: 9 to Book

1.Only Fools and Horses Tour of Bristol

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 253 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48Our pick

Spend about three and a half hours touring Bristol by air-conditioned coach with guides such as Jimmy, Bill, or Andy. See Sid’s Cafe, Nelson Mandela House, Boycie and Marlene’s home, the lock-up garage, and more than 10 filming spots. You can also dress as Batman and Robin for a photo at the famous street scene.

“Brilliant tour very informative tour guide was excellent answered all questions was polite professional efficient passionate and enthusiastic”

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2.Slow Horses Locations – TV Walking Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Join guide Susannah for a two-hour, English-language walk through Slow Horses filming sites and book locations. In a group capped at 15, you’ll visit Bunhill Fields, the Barbican, the real-life Slough House inspiration, Bank Junction, the Royal Exchange, and Leadenhall Market. Expect about three miles of walking, London history, spy lore, and series insight.

“Wonderful tour, so informative and very fun! Lots of interesting tidbits about London too! We learned so much, and Susannah (sp?) was AWESOME! Only hiccup was finding the meeting place. The extra #s didn’t translate into the apple map.”

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3.Shetland Pony Express

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

Ride from Lerwick to Scalloway and Carol’s Ponies with an English-speaking driver-guide. Meet the famous Shetland ponies, hear Carol explain their history, and return through Tingwall Valley past Law Ting Holm. The one to two-hour trip suits cruise passengers with limited time, though Scalloway time is optional and may vary by departure.

“The busdriver/guide was full of interesting facts and fun comments. The ponies and Carol were very friendly and nice. We enjoyed every bit of the tour except for the midges!”

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4.Private Miniature Horse Walking near Lincoln

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $34

Meet Stella and her Falabella miniature horses at Walcott near Lincoln. After a safety briefing, you can groom, practice leading, and walk a horse on countryside routes, or spend the hour grooming and relaxing. The private session also includes time with ponies, goats, chickens, and rescue dog Bessie.

“Very informative talk about the horses prior to attempting to groom them, then it was off for a practice walk around the yard making sure we could control them then we put on our high visibility vests and we were off”

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5.London: Slow Horses TV Series Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours · from $28

Meet Susannah outside Old Street Station for a two-hour English-language walk through Slow Horses locations in the City of London. See Slough House from the outside, connect fictional scenes with real streets, and hear details about Mick Herron’s books, the TV adaptation, and London’s less polished corners.

“I really enjoyed the whole experience! The mix of Slow Horses info, alongside historical information about the surround area, made the tour memorable and enlightening. I am a Londoner, so any new refreshing takes on my home city are always welcome. The guide was excellent, and approachable. I think I would enjoy her other tours, so see you soon. The only thing that it required was a walking on park for Jackson Lamb ! Haha”

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7.Day trip by coach – Stonehenge, Avebury & Uffington White Horse

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $90

Join Robert and Culture Seekers Tours for an 11-hour private-coach day from London to Stonehenge, Avebury, and Uffington White Horse. You’ll get guided visits at all three sites, onboard restroom access, and free time to walk around Avebury and Uffington. Stonehenge’s £24 shuttle is extra, or you can walk to the viewing area for free.

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8.Royal London: Private Half-Day Tour with Horse Guards Parade

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $245

Spend 3.5 hours walking through royal Westminster with a private guide. See Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St James’s Palace, Horse Guards Parade, and Trafalgar Square, with time for photos and questions. Guides such as Ann Marie, Maria, Rob, and Phil have brought royal history to life, but entry to the major buildings is not included.

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9.Meditate With Horses

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $114

Meet Katherine and the rescued horses at Holmeshead Farm near Ambleside for a quiet, hands-on session of grooming, breath work, and guided meditation. You will learn to read horse body language, settle beside the herd, and spend time in the Langdales. No riding is involved, and warm clothing and sturdy boots are essential.

“It was amazing to find out how to read horse body language, be present in the moment and it was magical to go through a guided meditation and to feel the same peace and calm as these beautiful animals.”

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