Lisbon · HORSES
Good horses tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Ride through Melides pine forests, dunes, beach, and lagoon country on a private 1-hour-45-minute horseback tour in Portugal.
“They say it’s a private tour- it’s NOT private- we arrived late because our car broke down on the highway- and the tour was so expensive- they refused to give our money back or give us the tour when we arrived- because it’s a full group tour- not private like the website says”
Ride calm Lusitano horses from forest to Comporta Beach, with Lisbon transfers, small groups, trained guides, and optional photos.
“Best experience ever definitely my favorite part of my trip to Lisbon 10/10 reccomend”
Ride through Melides dunes, pine woods, beach, and lagoon, then add regional wine tasting or a barbecue lunch to this nature-filled outing.
“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…”
Ride horseback along Comporta’s white-sand coast, visit Setúbal Market, cross to Troia, and see Portugal beyond Lisbon in six hours.
“Setubal was a surprisingly beautiful town and the horseback riding at Melides tops up this entire experience.”
Watch Lusitano horses train in period costume at Lisbon’s Portuguese School of Equestrian Art, with stables, music, and an audio guide.
“Esperienza noiosa, visita alle scuderie e al pre allenamento di un'ora, più un'altra ora di allenamento con le stesse cose da vedere, infatti ci siamo alzati prima e siamo usciti.”
Watch Lusitano horses train in Lisbon, visit their stables, and see costumed riders recreate elegant 18th-century equestrian art.
“It was great and really worth the money, it was a long time in the stable and then being able to see them training.”
Ride from Melides’ Atlantic Forest to a quiet Alentejo beach, with gentle horses, a small group, and a 24-hour cancellation policy.
“Beautiful horses and great views, would always recommend! Guide was skilled and took great care of everyone’s safety :) thank you so much!”
Ride horses through Comporta, cross to Troia by ferry, and explore Setúbal on a compact six-hour trip from Lisbon.
“First of all I want to say our driver, Arturo, was personable, professional and a very nice, helpful person. Our leader on the horse ride was also very professional and a good leader. However there are two things about this excursion that Viator needs to be aware of. First of all I feel the excursion being labelled as "horseback riding on the beach" is very misleading. We spent less than 5 minutes on the beach. And the trek to get to and from the beach was too long (3 hours or so). Secondly, I was disrespected and mistreated by the owner of the horses when speaking to him about one…”
Ride Lusitanian horses through pine trails, fossil cliffs, lagoon views, and Costa da Caparica beach with a small, attentive guide team.
“Booked this as a birthday surprise for my husband and it really was the highlight of our trip. Carlos and Tiago picked us up at our hotel and were really warm and welcoming. The beach is incredibly stunning and Antonio our guide and his horses were gentle and highly expRead more”
Ride through Comporta’s pine woods, dunes, rice fields, and quiet Atlantic beach with hotel pickup from Lisbon and an expert guide.
“my only wish is that the horses were better cared for. they were on the skinny side. and had not been bathed nor brushed anytime recently.”
Ride through Arrábida’s Louro Mountain, cross the Alcube Valley, and enjoy a charcuterie lunch with wine at Quinta de Alcube.
“The horseback riding in Setubal was magical. The guide Mr. Gregorio was friendly, engaging, and informative.”
Ride calm horses along Portugal’s Tagus River beach at sunset, with a beginner briefing, small groups, tide-based times, and flexible cancellation.
“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.”
Ride through Comporta’s rice fields, cork forests, dunes, and Atlantic beach with an instructor on this scenic 1.5-hour adventure.
“Such a beautiful and peaceful ride. One of the highlights of our trip.”
Ride calm Portuguese horses from Pátio do Tejo through a nature reserve to Rosário Beach, with optional trotting and galloping.
“I had an incredible experience at Pátio do Tejo! The horses were clearly well-loved and well-cared for, which made the ride feel safe and meaningful. You can tell this place prioritizes the animals’ wellbeing. The guide was kind, knowledgeable, and made me feel completely at ease, even as someone without much riding experience. The ranch itself is peaceful and beautifully maintained—it felt like stepping into a hidden gem. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a genuine and heartfelt horseback riding experience in Portugal!”
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