Horseback Riding near Thessaloniki: Farm & Countryside

Farm animals outnumber the riders on this one.

Horseback riding near Thessaloniki combines a guided ride through peaceful natural trails with time at a working farm where you meet horses and other animals before and after. The experience runs 3.5 hours from hotel pickup, stays small-group, and welcomes children from age 5. An on-site café serves coffee and snacks for purchase. Set 45 minutes outside the city in open countryside, it suits families, couples and solo travelers seeking a rural escape without the logistics of arranging transport or finding the farm yourself.

The experience

The ride starts at the farm itself, 45 minutes from central Thessaloniki. After hotel pickup and the drive out, you arrive at a working countryside property set among green hills and open fields. Your guide introduces you to your horse and walks through the basics before anyone mounts, so beginners and experienced riders both start on solid ground. The pace stays relaxed. This is not a gallop across terrain, but a guided trail ride at a speed that lets you take in the landscape and stop for photos at viewpoints.

Before and after the ride, the farm becomes the main event. You spend time with the horses and other farm animals, learning how a rural property actually runs. An on-site café stocks coffee, soft drinks, juices, snacks and burgers if you want to eat. None of it is included in the price, but it is there if you get hungry. The whole outing stays family-friendly and calm: no rushing between stops, no crowded tourist sites, just the animals, the fields and whatever pace suits your group.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you do not need to arrange transport or navigate to the property. The air-conditioned vehicle handles the 45-minute journey each way. Children can join from age 5. Infants and very small children can travel in a pram or stroller at the farm itself. Service animals are welcome.

What’s included

• Horseback riding on scenic natural trails.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• introduction to your horse and safety instruction.
• time at the farm with horses and other animals.
• access to the on-site café (food and drinks purchased separately).

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:30 and 16:00

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (5 to 17 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancy

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Is this one for you?The relaxed pace means this works for riders of any experience level, including first-timers, and the farm time before and after the ride gives families and groups a full activity beyond just the hours in the saddle.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 17 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

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.

Can I ride if I have never been on a horse before?

Yes. The guide provides clear instruction before the ride and matches the pace to the group's experience level. Beginners and experienced riders go out together on the same trail at a relaxed speed.

What is there to do at the farm besides riding?

You meet and interact with the horses and other farm animals before and after the ride. The farm is a working property, so you see how it operates. An on-site café is available if you want to buy refreshments, and there is time for photos and relaxing in the countryside atmosphere.