Horseback Riding on Mount Vesuvius: Wine and Dinner
Ride beneath the volcano under the stars, then eat and drink on its slopes.
Horseback riding on Mount Vesuvius combines a guided night ride through vineyards on the volcano's slopes with a BBQ dinner and wine tasting at a local winery, all with roundtrip transfer from Pompei. The pace is slow (built for taking in the terrain and the animals), and the views span the Gulf of Sorrento and Capri from the dining area.
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The experience
The experience starts with a roundtrip transfer from Pompei to a winery perched on Mount Vesuvius's slopes. Once there, you'll ride through the vineyards under the stars on a guided horseback ride. The pace is slow and deliberate. The point is to spend time with the animals and absorb the landscape, not speed. Your local guide shares knowledge of the area as you move through the terrain, and the volcano itself frames the whole ride.
After dismounting, you'll relax at the winery and eat a BBQ of fresh local meats and vegetables, all produced or sourced on the slopes. Wine comes from the vineyard itself. The dining area opens onto views of Vesuvius, the Gulf of Sorrento, and Capri: the kind of vista that anchors the meal in place. The whole outing runs about four and a half hours from pickup to return.
Helmets are provided. The ride suits all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for pregnant travelers, and there's a weight limit of 105 kg per rider. A minimum of two people is required per booking. Public transportation is available nearby if you prefer to arrange your own way to the meeting point.
What’s included
- Horseback ride through the vineyards.
- helmet.
- roundtrip transfer from Pompei.
- local guide in English.
- BBQ dinner with fresh local meats and vegetables.
- wine produced on the slopes.
Before you book
Lasts 4h 30m, runs every day at 15:00, from € 143 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 8 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.
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Is this one for you?The four-and-a-half-hour commitment leaves room for other activities earlier or later in your day, and the slow pace means no riding experience is necessary. Just a willingness to spend an evening on the volcano's slopes.
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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 pace of the horseback ride like on Mount Vesuvius?
The ride moves at a slow pace, designed for spending time with the animals and taking in the views rather than galloping or riding fast. Your local guide leads you through the vineyards on the volcano's slopes.
Do I need to arrange my own transport to the winery, or is it included?
Roundtrip transfer from Pompei is included in the experience. The meeting point is a few minutes away from the ruins area.
What wine and food will I have at the winery after riding?
You'll enjoy a BBQ featuring fresh local meats and vegetables, paired with wines produced on the winery's slopes. The meal is served with views of Vesuvius and the coastline.
Are there any restrictions on who can ride?
The experience suits all fitness levels. It's not recommended for pregnant travelers, and riders must be under 105 kg. A minimum of two people is required per booking.
Horseback Riding on Mount Vesuvius: Wine and Dinner
4h 30m · EN
from € 143 per person