Get out into the Tuscan countryside on a small-group horseback riding tour near Montieri. Ride through charming towns, verdant meadows, and pretty woods with your guide. Best for riders with at least intermediate experience.

Small-group horseback riding tour near Montieri
Explore Tuscany's famous hills on horseback
Ride through towns, woods, valleys, and meadows
Take in the views from Montieri Hill
Choose from a morning or afternoon departure for this tour

What's Included

Professional guide
Use of helmet
Parking Fees

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bus/Trail pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Strada Provinciale Pavone, 58026 Montieri GR, Italy
Meet directly at the stables, 1 km far from the village of Montieri, close to the Hotel Prategiano (300 meters).

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Choose a morning or afternoon tour, and make your way to Prategiano Stables near the town of Montieri to meet your guide and get matched to a horse that suits your riding experience level.

This tour is suitable for riders with intermediate or advanced levels of riding experience, and you are able to discuss your riding abilities with the guide before beginning. Get a brief riding lesson from your guide once you're matched with a horse and fitted with a helmet.

Set out from the stables with your guide and ride through the famous Tuscan hills. Ride at a comfortable walking pace for the majority of the time, giving you the chance to take in the gorgeous surroundings, though you have a chance to trot or canter with your horse as well.

Admire Medieval villages, wooded areas, little rivers and streams, and lush valleys. Climb up Montieri Hill, from which you can soak in the views all the way to the coast, before riding back to the stables at the end of the tour.

Please note: Beginning-level riders are welcome on this tour, but may be asked to go through a longer training session before the tour starts.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
If possible, call the tour operator before your visit and explain your riding ability
Near public transportation

All passenger heights MUST be advised at time of booking.
All passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking. The weight limit is 85 kg (= 185 lb). We have also a few horses for heavy riders, but can confirm availability only on request.
For a relaxing holiday we recommend to stay overnight in the Hotel Prategiano. You can have also lunch or dinner in our restaurant. Please contact us in advance.
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Featured review

Arryn_A

This tour was definitely a highlight of our trip and will be in memory forever! Caja was a fantastic tour guide, very patient with us and informative and kind. You can tell she really has a passion for horses and what she does. The ride itself was one of the most beautiful and scenic I've ever been on! Be aware that this is not for beginners! We were definitely going through some more diverse terrain and a few tree branches scratched mine and my partner's arms. Of course we didn't mind at all, it was all part of the fun experience! But thought I'd mention it for others who maybe aren't looking for something as "real." There was a rain storm the day before we rode though, so perhaps that also contributed to some lower hanging branches and muddier than normal pathways. The horses are well trained, but of course the are independent creatures with a mind of their own so you must know how to speak their language and adapt to their personalities as well. Helmets are required and they do allow you a little time to warm up with the horse in the corral before venturing out. Caja even invited us to a picnic in a park afterward and we got to meet some other riders. 5 stars overall, such a wonderful experience!

Reviews

3.5

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Tuscan horseback experience

Stacy_H, Oct 2023

We enjoyed our ride up a mountain in Tuscany. We had about 10 people on the ride which was guided by Mae. The horses were well schooled on the trail and had their own cadence. They told us they were in charge and we were along for the ride . We did not have stops for viewpoints along the way. The highlight was riding through the village of Montieri on our way back to the stables. My horse ended up with a loose shoe on the ride back which concerned me. The tack was less than stellar but the horses had good dispositions for the most part. The Viator directions to the stable were inaccurate via google maps. Find the helipad and you find the stables which are not well marked.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Hello Mrs. Stacy H., thank you for taking your time for a review on our experience. We really appreciate your opinion and are, of course, always up to improving things. Our team is happy to hear that you mostly enjoyed your ride. It can happen that a horse shoe gets loose on a ride and we fix or attach them straight away afterwards. We are working on improving the google maps directions with google maps. Have a great time and thank you again. Kind regards Caja Schaefer Hotel Prategiano

Not as advertised.

Matt_B, Sep 2023

Horse ride was quite average with none to little engagement from group leader/guide. Address details were minimal with only a link to google maps which led you to the middle of a road. Pictures aren’t reflective of actual ride.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hello Matt_B, thank you for taking time for a short review on our ride. We are very sorry that it was not as you expected. Our pictures are a mix of all the different rides of many diverse directions and destinations that we offer and which we always adapt to the experience of our guest riders. We wish you would have enjoyed the beautiful scenery like our other guests do. We will definitely contact google maps for the problem with the precise address. Thank you for your advice. We usually do not have that issue. Wish you all the best. Kind regards Caja Schaefer Hotel Prategiano

Lovely scenery and well cared for horses, but not good for advanced riders

Fleur_C, Jun 2023

We booked here because the description advertised it as a ride for experienced riders, with the possibility trotting and cantering - which didn’t happen (notwithstanding a lot of pleading)! so it was 2 hours of beautiful scenery but at slow walk which allowed the torturous, bitey insects to nibble at us the whole way. This was not the guide’s fault but the usual, inconsiderate, non-riders who tell porkies about their riding abilities (non-existent in this case) and ruin it for everyone else. So not a bad review for the stables but measures should be taken to prevent this from happening. On the plus side the horses are beautifully looked after and well loved by their grooms.

Awesome experience for American travelers!

James_O, Feb 2023

We did the horseback riding excursion and loved it! Beautiful town, hotel and stables. The scenery is breathtaking. The horses were well mannered and the staff incredibly friendly and helpful. We had lunch at the hotel restaurant, and it was lovely and delicious.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Hello James, thank you for your lovely review. We really appreciate your time to write this down. Many sunny greetings from Maremma Tuscany. Have a good time. Take care. Kind regards Caja Schaefer Hotel Prategiano

Walking trail ride through the woods around Tuscany

Shannan_P, Oct 2022

When we went it seemed like the barn had just gotten into doing tourist rides and weren't as well prepared for us (especially since we didn't speak Italian, which is our fault). We still had a great time, my boyfriend with no experience was put on a horse that did great for him. I came in with alot of experience but my horse was much less well behaved so I was not able to enjoy it as much. We rode for about 2-3 hours, which honestly is quite alot especially if you are not used to it - so book according to your skill and fitness level!!

Double Booked us and we were cancelled

h9df6kxb8y, Jul 2022

Had confirmed reservation for 2 people to ride at 10am. Even exchanged chat with operator data prior to check that it wasn’t too hot for horses. Then drove an hour to be told they were accidentally overbooked and we could go up the hill and sit at the pool and ride at 4pm instead. Expecting full refund. Told on the way out by an employee of the farm that this is a frequent occurrence. Shameful!

Response from Host, Jul 2022

We are truly sorry that we had to change your ride to the afternoon and messed up your plans. We hope you had a lovely time in beautiful Tuscany anyway. Many greetings from Maremma.

Wonderful way to see the Tuscan countryside!!

Arryn_A, Jun 2022

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Hello Arryn! We are so glad you enjoyed your horseback ride with us! We have already cut some bushes around, thanks for the advice, we will definitely keep improving! Many greetings from sunny Maremma Tuscany to the big city life! Take care! Caja and the team