Lisbon · HORSES
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 11 horses tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Private horse ride along Melides beaches, dunes, and pine forest. Helmets included, mostly walking, with a trot or gallop option.
“A experiência foi memorável, mas quando chegamos às dunas e vemos o mar é uma sensação inexplicável.”
Ride calm horses through Comporta dunes on a near-deserted 40-mile Atlantic beach from Lisbon, with transfers and small-group guidance.
“This was an amazing experience! Everything from the transport, guides and the tour itself was brilliant! Suitable for beginners and people with experience. 10/10.”
Ride horses across Melides dunes and pine woods, then trot along a wide beach and lagoon birds. Optional wine tasting or BBQ.
“Adorei a experiência do passeio a cavalo e o trajeto também é interessante principalmente quando se passamos junto ao mar. O guia nós nos acompanhou foi excelente, um jovem super simpático, agradeço desde já aos 2 jovens que estavam nesse dia a trabalhar. No entanto, fiquei super decepcionada, pois acrescentei a atividade a degustação de vinhos ( acresce mais 50€) que seria no final da caminhada. Da maneira como é apresentado no site a expectativa seria fazer prova de vinho como vem na discrição da atividade, porém a realidade foi outra, no final da caminhada foi dado um pack de 2 queijos da região, bolachas de água e sal e…”
Lisbon to Setúbal, Troia ferry, and Comporta horseback riding in a small group. Fish market, sea views, and white-sand beach rides.
“This was a great solo activity. Artur the driver was very nice, knowledgeable, and funny. The horse riding experience was great. Would love to do it again!”
Spend a Lisbon morning with Pure Blood Lusitano horses, period-costume riders, and rehearsals at the Portuguese School, with an audio guide.
“Wonderful way to spend 2hrs staff are all very pleasant and helpful really enjoyable for those with a love of horses”
Watch Lusitano warm-ups and Portuguese School rehearsals in period costume at Lisbon’s Henrique Calado ring, with an audio guide included.
“Rigtig godt, kom meget tættere på hestene end jeg havde turde drømme om. Super god oplevelse. Guiden - mjaaa ikke rigtig eksisterende.”
Horseback from Lisbon to Costa de Caparica with a Fossil Cliffs start, pine trails, and beach canters. Pickup, guide, and small groups.
“Starting with the communication/pick up from Carlos, all the way to the 2 guides we had on our trip along the beach, everything easily surpassed our expectations. I had virtually no experience in this area but I felt safe and comfortable 100% of the time due to our guides expertise and supervision. Couldn't ask for more, highly recommend.”
A 1.5-hour horseback ride at sunset on the Tagus River beach near Pátio do Tejo, with calm horses, a quick riding briefing, and coffee waiting.
“Unfortunately I was not able to participate in this excursion. I accidentally booked this reservation believing it was in Puerto Rico. After calling to verify the location I was verbally told I could receive a refund and then received an email saying I could not while also being told that was not what I was told. I do not recommend participating in this excursion simply based off customer service rapport.”
A 1.5-hour guided horseback ride through Comporta’s rice fields, forests, cork trees, dunes, and Praia da Torre beach near Lisbon.
“Such a beautiful and peaceful ride. One of the highlights of our trip.”
Private horseback riding on Rosário Beach from Pátio do Tejo, calm Portuguese horses, arena briefing, small-group safety, possible gallop, coffee.
“We had an absolutely amazing horse riding experience! 🐎✨ The horses are incredibly sweet, calm, and very well cared for — you can truly see how much love and attention they receive. They are not only beautiful but also very gentle, which made the ride even more enjoyable. The team is highly professional and experienced. The instructors are patient, supportive, and make you feel completely safe at all times. Everything was explained clearly, and they made sure everyone felt comfortable. It was also great that they speak English fluently, which made communication easy and stress-free. Such a wonderful and unforgettable experience — we will definitely come back again! 💛”
Ride docile horses along Praia de Melides white sands with Lisbon pickup, air-conditioned van, and small-group beach time near the Sado Estuary.
“- The driver is reliable and speaks good English. - You get free riding pictures. - The horses don't know the basics. - The horses are generally in moderate condition. - I am pretty sure that as a rider with completed riding tests, I have much more knowledge than the riding guide. - Despite selected English language, they speak bad English. - The whole tour was done only at a walk (no trot/ canter). - The car ride takes 1.5 h each way and the tour itself only 1.5 h (not clearly described on ad). - As a rider, this tour is not recommended, especially not for this price.Read more”
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