Horseback Riding in Buonconvento: Crete Senesi trails

An hour in the saddle through rolling hills and medieval hamlets

Horseback riding in Buonconvento takes you through the Crete Senesi, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape of soft hills and centuries-old villages 10 km from Montalcino and 25 km from Siena. The ride suits all skill levels, beginning with a brief introduction to your horse before following scenic trails with a local guide who speaks English or Italian. Rides run one hour or 1.5 hours. Minimum age is 14.

The experience

The ride starts with a short introduction to your horse so you feel at ease before heading out. Then you follow trails through the Crete Senesi (a landscape of rolling hills and wild herbs) past medieval hamlets and panoramic views that show the timeless shape of Tuscany. Your guide leads the way, pointing out the serenity of the place and the history woven into it. The whole experience is paced to the rhythm of the horse, not a schedule.

You choose between a one-hour ride or 1.5 hours depending on how much time you have and how deep you want to go into the trails. Both options include the riding equipment, the guide, and that opening session with your horse. The riding center sits close enough to Montalcino and Siena that you can fit this into a day exploring the region, but far enough into the hills that you leave the crowds behind.

What’s included

• Riding equipment and saddle.
• horseback ride on scenic trails through the Crete Senesi.
• introduction session with your horse before departure.
• local guide in English or Italian.

Options for this experience

2 options

1-hour rideGuide in English or Italian · 5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00Lasts 1 hour

1.5-hour rideGuide in English or Italian · 7 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 15:00Lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (14 to 70 years) · Under 14: can't be booked

GroupUp to 4

Live guideEnglish and Italian

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Holidoit

Is this one for you?Choose the one-hour ride if you're fitting this into a day exploring Montalcino or Siena. Pick 1.5 hours if you want to venture deeper into the hills and spend more time on the trails.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

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.

How far is the riding center from Montalcino and Siena?

Buonconvento sits 10 km from Montalcino and 25 km from Siena, so it's a short drive from either town if you're basing yourself there.

What happens if I've never ridden a horse before?

The experience is designed for all skill levels, and you get a brief introduction to your horse before the ride begins so you feel confident in the saddle.

Can I choose how long I want to ride?

Yes. You pick either a one-hour or 1.5-hour ride at checkout, depending on how much time you have.

Is there a minimum age?

Riders must be at least 14 years old.