The 13 Best Horse Riding Tours in Portugal

1.1-Hour Carrapateira Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 295 reviews · 1 hour · from $82Our pick

Join Carrapateira Extreme Tours for a one-hour private horseback ride through coastal dunes, beach paths, cliff viewpoints, inland plants, and village scenery. Guides including Nelson and Bea match calm horses to your experience, offer basic instruction, and often take photos during the ride. Beginners are welcome, but riders must be at least 12 and weigh no more than 90 kg.

“Really nice tour! We enjoyed and the tour guide was amazing! Highly recommended”

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2.Horse Riding Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 202 reviews · 1h 40m · from $78

Ride for about 100 minutes through the countryside near Albufeira, with wide views over a lagoon and nearby coast. English- and Portuguese-speaking guides teach beginners the basics and assess experienced riders for faster riding. Pickup in Albufeira, riding equipment, insurance, and a guided tour are included.

“The activity was GREAT the guides were phenomenal and full of care and touching stories, best activity ever.”

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3.Horse Riding on the Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 171 reviews · from $98

Ride from the pine forest to Melides beach, with dunes, ocean views, and a stop near the freshwater lagoon for birdwatching. The pace is mostly walking, with a possible trot or gallop for experienced riders if the guide approves. Guides including Magdalena, Luis, and Filipa help beginners feel at ease. Helmets are included.

“This was my most favorite part of our vacation. the staff was very kind, knowledgable, and tons of fun. The horses are so good and know every step of the trail with their eyes closed. Our guide, Magdelena, was so much fun and made the hour Read more”

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4.Horseback Riding on Comporta Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 167 reviews · 4 hours · from $165

Travel from Lisbon to Comporta for a two-hour horseback ride through Atlantic forest, dunes, and 65 kilometers of beach. Calm horses suit beginners, while experienced riders may get a little extra speed. Guides speak English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French. Small groups are limited to 10 people.

“*"I had an amazing horseback riding experience! The car driver was excellent, making me feel comfortable and confident. The *guide* was friendly and helpful. The *horses* were beautiful, especially *Luna*, the mare I rode – she was so gentle and wonderful. The *photographer* captured some great moments. I highly recommend this experience to everyone!"* ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌹”

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5.Horse Riding Beach Tour at Sunset or Morning

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · 2 hours · from $165

Join Carrapateira Extreme Tours for a two-hour private horseback ride through pine woods, countryside, dunes, and along Bordeira Beach. Guides such as Beatriz, Nelson, and Nuno match horses to your ability. Choose sunrise or sunset, with trotting or beach galloping possible when the guide considers it safe.

“My mother and I had the best time with Bea. She was super kind and we really enjoyed that we could ride the horses with her, enjoying the beauty of nature around us, without talking too much. We booked the 2h ride and we were allowed to gallop along the beach. Our heart is full.- Thank you so much !”

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6.Bordeira Beach – Horse Riding Tour at Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $169

Spend about two hours riding from Carrapateira’s pine forest through dunes and coastal paths to Bordeira Beach. Guides Beatriz, Bea, and Nelson welcome beginners aged 12 and up, take photos during the ride, and provide water. Choose sunset or sunrise, but note the 90-kilogram weight limit and lack of private transport.

“We really enjoyed the horse riding experience! Bea, the coach, is incredibly friendly and caring, which made us feel comfortable and well taken care of throughout the ride. She also took many photos for us, which was a lovely bonus. The views were absolutely stunning, and we were lucky to have amazing weather on the day. The experience was relaxing and well organized, and you can even enjoy horse riding in mid-December. Highly recommended!”

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7.Welcome to Carrapateira Horse Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $84

Ride with a private group from Carrapateira Extreme Tours across a short stretch of beach, beside cliffs, through coastal vegetation, and into the dunes. No riding experience is needed. Guides including Bea, Nelson, and Nuno are praised for calm instruction and well-cared-for horses. The tour lasts about one hour and includes a helmet and photos.

“Beautiful experience with nice horses and guide! It is a private tour next to the beach with an amazing view. One of my best hors riding experiences.”

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8.Melides: Horse Riding on the Beach with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 117 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $100

Ride a calm horse through Melides’ pine forest, dunes, wide beach, and lagoon area for 1.5 hours. A Portuguese, English, or Spanish-speaking instructor leads the way. Add three regional wines or a barbecue lunch, and book a private group if you want a quieter outing.

“Horse riding around the beach on sunrise was an amazing experience for the first time with my wife, the staff very friendly and welcome i really enjoyed and recommend and definitely i’ll be back for more”

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9.Half-Day Hidden Gems & Horse Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 116 reviews · 4 hours · from $106

Spend four hours exploring Albufeira’s coastal viewpoints with a local guide such as Gianni, Jonny, or Ricardo, then ride calmly through the countryside and around a lagoon. Beginners receive clear help, while experienced riders may get a chance to canter. Hotel pickup, transport, riding, guiding, and insurance are included.

“Tour was lovely. Gianni was tremendous, very knowledgeable, and fun guide. Was a lovely time.”

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10.Melides: Horseback Riding on Melides Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 111 reviews · 2 hours · from $76

Ride from the Atlantic forest to Melides Beach with a calm, trained horse and a guide such as Joana, who helps beginners feel at ease. The two-hour route reaches Portugal’s 65-kilometre beach, with forest paths, ocean air, and time along the shore. Equipment and beach entry are included.

“We loved the all experience, the guide Joana was amazing, very helpful and gives you a lot of support during the ride. Talking from someone that never had riden a horse before it was great. The horses are very calm, each one with there own personality, very good horses. For sure to repeat another time. Thank you for a fantastic morning.”

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11.Comporta and Setúbal Trip with Horseback Riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 90 reviews · 6 hours · from $294

Travel from Lisbon to Setúbal with a small group, visit Livramento Market, cross to Troia by ferry, then ride a calm horse through Comporta’s rice fields, pine woods, dunes, and beach. English and Spanish guides lead the day, with the riding adapted for beginners. Drivers such as Artur and Flavio are known for friendly local tips.

“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!”

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12.Morning of Equestrian Art with Lusitano Horses

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 87 reviews · 1 day · from $17Best value

Spend a morning at Lisbon’s Henrique Calado Riding Ring and Nora Patio watching Alter Real Lusitano horses warm up, train, and rehearse courtly exercises. Riders wear period costume, while an audio guide in English, French, or Portuguese explains the setting. Bring headphones, a charged phone, and the correct Book N Tour ticket.

“Wonderful way to spend 2hrs staff are all very pleasant and helpful really enjoyable for those with a love of horses”

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13.Portuguese Riding School Trainig with Lusitano Horse

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 50 reviews · 1 day · from $17

Spend a morning at Lisbon’s Portuguese School of Equestrian Art, watching Lusitano horses from the Alter Real Stud Farm warm up, train, and rehearse intricate movements. You’ll also see the stables and horse care at Henrique Calado Riding Ring, with an audio guide in English, Portuguese, or French. Bring headphones and use the correct Book N Tour ticket.

“It was great and really worth the money, it was a long time in the stable and then being able to see them training.”

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