Horseback Riding on Mt. Vesuvius: Wine Tasting & Lunch

Slow-paced riding through volcanic slopes with views of the Bay of Sorrento.

Horseback riding on Mt. Vesuvius combines a slow-paced ride through volcanic vineyards with wine tasting and lunch at an authentic Vesuvian winery. You explore the slopes on horseback, learning about the grapes and terroir as you ride, then retreat to a family-run restaurant for a traditional Italian meal paired with local wines grown in volcanic soil. The experience lasts around four hours and departs from Naples.

The experience

What makes this different from a standard vineyard visit is that you spend the first part on horseback, moving through the landscape at a pace that lets you stay with the animals and absorb the views. The ride takes you across the property where the winery grows its grapes, and your guide explains how the volcanic soil shapes the varieties they produce. You'll see the Bay of Sorrento from the slopes (the same views that have drawn travelers here for centuries) without the rush of a typical tour.

After the ride, you move to a local restaurant on the property for the tasting and meal. The winery's hosts share their family winemaking traditions while you work through their wines alongside an authentic local charcuterie board with regional meats, cheeses, jams and honey, followed by homemade dessert. A vegetarian option is available if you request it when you book. The sequence of the ride and lunch can shift based on weather or logistics, so confirm the order when you arrive.

Roundtrip transport from Naples is included if you book the 9:00 AM departure option. The alternative is to arrange your own way to the vineyard. The ride is slow-paced by design. It's built around spending time with the horses and taking in the landscape, not for speed or galloping. A live English-speaking guide leads the experience, and the minimum group size is two people. Children from age eight are welcome.

What’s included

• Horseback riding through the vineyard.
• wine tasting with local vintages.
• traditional Italian lunch with regional charcuterie, cheeses, jams, honey and homemade dessert.
• vegetarian meal option available.
• refreshments.
• live English-speaking guide.
• roundtrip transport from Naples (9:00 AM departure option only).

Options for this experience

2 options

Horseback riding on Vesuvius with a wine tastingGuide in English · 09:30, 11:15 and 14:00Meet in Pompei

Roundtrip from NaplesGuide in English · 09:00Includes pickup

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 09:30, 11:15 and 14:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (18 to 78 years) · Child (8 to 17 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 7 pickup points.

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 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by TASTETHEXPERIENCE

Is this one for you?Book the 9:00 AM departure if you want transport included from Naples. Otherwise, arrange your own way to the vineyard. The slow pace suits anyone who wants to ride and absorb the landscape rather than test their speed, and it works for children from age eight onward.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 17 years). Children under 8 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.

Is the horseback riding suitable if I've never ridden before?

Yes. The pace is slow and designed for time with the animals and views rather than riding skill. The experience welcomes all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health or pregnant travelers.

What exactly is included in the wine tasting?

The tasting pairs local wines from the winery with an authentic charcuterie board of regional meats and cheeses, jams and honey, plus a homemade dessert. The winery's hosts explain their family traditions and the mineral flavors that volcanic soil brings to their vintages.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to Mt. Vesuvius?

Roundtrip transport from Naples is included only with the 9:00 AM departure option. If you choose the other option, you'll arrange your own way to the vineyard, though public transportation options are available nearby.

What is the Bay of Sorrento, and can I see it from the ride?

The Bay of Sorrento is the body of water visible from the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius. Yes, the horseback route offers views across the bay from the volcanic landscape where the winery's grapes grow.

Can I request a vegetarian meal?

Yes. A vegetarian option is available for the lunch course. Let the operator know when you book if you need it.