Horseback Riding in Tuscany: Garfagnana Guided Rides

Ride through shaded woods and open countryside, guided every step by someone who knows the horses and the trails.

Horseback riding in Garfagnana, Tuscany, where you ride through forests and meadows with an experienced equestrian guide who briefs you on safety and horse handling before you start. Choose between a 1-hour or 2-hour ride. Helmet and all riding equipment are provided. Minimum age is 14. The guide speaks English and Italian.

The experience

You begin with a short briefing on the horse and basic safety, then ride out with your guide through the shaded woods and open countryside of Garfagnana. The route stays on trails that wind through the landscape: no arena work, no circles, just the actual terrain you came to see. An experienced equestrian guide stays with you the whole time, so you're not navigating alone or figuring out the horse on your own.

The ride itself is the point: you're in the saddle for either one hour or two, depending on which option you book. Both routes take you through the same kind of country: forests that open onto meadows, the kind of Tuscan scenery that looks the way you expected it to before you arrived. Helmet and all necessary riding equipment come with the booking, so you show up with just comfortable clothes: closed-toe shoes, long trousers, and a shirt or sweatshirt that works for the weather.

What’s included

• Experienced equestrian guide leading the entire ride.
• introductory briefing on horse handling and safety.
• helmet and all riding equipment provided.

Options for this experience

2 options

1-hour tourGuide in English or Italian · 09:30 and 14:30Lasts 1 hour

2-hour tourGuide in English or Italian · 09:30 and 14:30Lasts 2 hours

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 timesTuesday to SundayDepartures at 09:30 and 14:30

Book up to2d before

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

GroupUp to 10 · max 5 per booking

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?Pick the 1-hour ride if you want a taste of riding through the landscape without a long time in the saddle. Choose 2 hours if you're comfortable on a horse and want to go deeper into the countryside.

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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.

What's the difference between the 1-hour and 2-hour rides?

Both rides follow the same route through Garfagnana's forests and meadows with the same guide. The 2-hour option simply gives you more time in the saddle and a longer loop through the countryside.

Do I need riding experience to book this?

No. The briefing covers horse handling and safety for everyone, and the guide stays with you throughout. The activity suits all fitness levels, though you must be at least 14 years old.

What should I wear?

Closed-toe shoes and long trousers are essential. A t-shirt or sweatshirt works for the weather. The facility provides the helmet and all riding equipment, so you don't need to bring gear.

Is this suitable if I have back or joint problems?

Horseback riding is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. If you have concerns about your fitness for riding, check with the operator before booking.