7 Horse Riding in Santorini Worth a Whole Day

1.Santorini Horse Riding to Black Sandy Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,010 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102Our pick

Ride through Santorini’s volcanic terrain to black-sand Eros Beach with gentle horses, small groups, beach views, and guide-taken photos.

“We did this excursion on my honeymoon. It was my first time riding a horse and the owners made me very comfortable and constantly checked in to reassure me. The beach was beautiful and the horses were amazing. Truly once in a lifetime to ride horses on the black sands beaches in Santorini.”

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2.Akrotiri: Guided Horseback Riding Day Trip to a Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 477 reviews · 1 hour · from $88

Ride from Akrotiri through vineyards and volcanic trails to Vlychada Beach with calm horses, small groups, photos, and optional hotel transfer.

“This ride was truly amazing! We enjoyed the views and explanition of our guide. The horses were nice and we did some running and galop! Loved it!!”

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3.Horseback Riding Tour on the Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 171 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $112

Ride through Santorini vineyards and volcanic scenery to a black-sand beach with trained horses, friendly guides, and memorable photos.

“Was great. Very peaceful and informative. The beach was really nice also to ride with the horses and seeing. Would definitely recommend it to others”

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4.Horse Riding to the Black Sandy Beach (Eros beach)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 115 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Ride from Santorini’s vineyards to Eros Beach on horseback, with volcanic trails, black sand, cliff views, photos, and small groups.

“Excellent experience! We really enjoyed our ride to the beach. Absolutely beautiful scenery. Great tour guides and the horses were very beautiful and well trained.”

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5.Horse Riding: Explore Secret Thera

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $72Best value

Ride through Megalochori to a caldera overlook on a small-group Santorini horseback tour with calm horses, helmets, water, and photo stops.

“This was the perfect experience. Beautiful town, beautiful views. Our guide was so kind and informative. I am not super comfortable on a horse but enjoyed every minute because of our guide.”

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6.Secluded Black Beach Horseback Riding Tour in Santorini

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Ride Santorini’s black-sand coast, volcanic ravines, vineyards, and sea cliffs on a small-group horseback tour with wine afterward.

“Great experience with Vangelis! He was fantastic and the trip trough the canyon was amazing. Thank you so much!”

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7.Megalochori: Horseback Riding Tour for Experienced Riders

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · from $215

Gallop across Santorini’s black-sand Eros Beach, climb volcanic trails, and see the Caldera on a two-hour ride for experienced riders.

“What an amazing experience! The sunset ride was amazing, plenty opportunities to take pictures and just enjoy the ride. Absolutely worth it!”

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