Horseback Riding in Santorini: Vineyards, Wine & Tapas

Five hours on horseback through vineyards, then wine and food in a hidden village

Horseback riding in Santorini combines an hour in the saddle through vineyards and along the volcanic coastline with wine tasting at a local winery and traditional Greek tapas at a kafeneio tucked into a cave village. The 5-hour activity includes hotel or airport pickup, a private vehicle, and an English-speaking guide who explains the island's culture and landscape as you ride.

The experience

You start with pickup from your hotel, villa, or the airport, then head out on horseback through Santorini's vineyard-covered slopes and down to the beach. The ride lasts about an hour and takes you past the lava-formed coastline that makes the island distinctive. A local guide rides with you and talks through what you're seeing: the volcanic soil that shapes the wines, the way the island was built, the rhythms of life here.

After the ride, you move to a winery for a tasting of the local volcanic wines Santorini is known for. Then comes lunch: traditional Greek tapas served at a kafeneio, a small tavern, located inside a cave village, away from the main tourist routes. The whole day is five hours from start to finish, including the drive time between stops.

The activity requires at least a moderate level of fitness and is not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns. You need to be at least 18 years old. Service animals are allowed.

What’s included

• Private transportation to and from your hotel, villa, or airport.
• one hour of horseback riding through vineyards and along the coast.
• wine tasting at a local winery.
• traditional Greek tapas lunch at a cave village kafeneio.
• English-speaking local guide throughout the day.

Before you book

Lasts 5h, runs every day, 5 start times, from € 269 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 12 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 17:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Santorini Tours operated by Tour Operator Greece

Is this one for you?Five hours is enough to ride, taste wine, and eat without rushing, but tight if you want to spend a full day exploring the island beyond this activity. Book this if you want to combine horseback riding with food and wine in one outing rather than as separate experiences.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the horseback riding like if I've never ridden before?

The ride lasts about an hour through vineyards and along the coast. The guide is with you the whole time and can adjust the pace to your experience level, but the activity does require moderate fitness and comfort in the saddle.

Does the wine tasting happen at a big commercial winery or somewhere smaller?

The tasting takes place at a local winery on the island. The guide will take you there after the ride, and you'll taste the volcanic wines Santorini produces.

Where exactly is the kafeneio where we eat lunch?

It's located in a cave village away from the tourist crowds. The kafeneio serves traditional Greek tapas and is part of what makes this day feel less like a standard tour and more like eating where locals do.

How much of the five hours is actually spent riding versus traveling between places?

The horseback riding itself is about an hour. The remaining time covers hotel pickup, the drive to the riding area, the winery visit, lunch at the cave village kafeneio, and the return to your accommodation.

Is this a private ride or will there be other people on horses with me?

This is a private activity, so you ride with your own group. Private transportation is included to move between the riding area, the winery, and the kafeneio.