6 Horse Riding in Sorrento to Book Before You Go

1.Pompeii Guided Tour & Horse Riding on Vesuvius with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 419 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $240Our pick

Skip-the-line Pompeii tour, then horse riding on Vesuvius slopes and a vineyard lunch with wine tasting. Small group, pickup options.

“This package packed so many great experiences into one afternoon! It was helpful to visit Pompeii with a guide to hear a more detailed history of the city before and after the disaster. We wish that the tour had been a little longer because we felt like we saw such a small portion of the city. The farm to table lunch with wine tasting was AMAZING and felt very special! The setting was a picturesque tent in a vineyard, with delicious fresh food and locally produced wines. And the horse back ride was entertaining. The ride is on well worn paths through a vineyard and our horses, Brenda and Mary,…”

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2.Horseback Riding on Vesuvius

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78

Beginner-friendly horseback ride on Vesuvius slopes near Pompeii, small group, panoramic views, helmets and transport included.

“Very cozy atmosphere, really enjoyed the trip. Our guide was welcoming and made sure the experience was great. Recommend!”

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3.Ruins Tour and Mount Vesuvius Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 42 reviews · from $215

Pompeii with an archaeologist, then a horseback ride through Vesuvius vineyards and a wine-tasting lunch, all in one small-group day.

“Brilliant from start to finish. Sofia proactively arranged pick up near to our hotel in advance. So reassured straight away I’d made the right choice. On the day Giuseppe picked us up - his English was better than mine… he was hilarious, friendly knowledgable and the best driver/entertainment and city guide you could ask for!! At pompeii he handed us to the specialist archaeologist guide Daniel - engaging, passionate and informative throughout! His Pompeii tour was amazing. Wine tasting was equally brilliant. To finish the day off, Horse riding was incredible - we were nervous but the instructor was clear, patient and loved her job. The horses were wonderful and…”

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4.Mount Vesuvius Night Horseback Ride and Italian BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $101

Night horseback ride on Mount Vesuvius from Pompeii, then winery BBQ with local wine and views of Sorrento and Capri, small group.

“this was amazing. Horse riding was good but bbq. so much h food. wine was lovely. People running the experience were amazing. so friendly. highly recommend”

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5.Horseback excursion in the Maddalena woods

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · from $67Best value

Horseback through Ischia’s Maddalena woods, past holm oak and pine forests to Mount Rotaro, volcanic views, 1 hour.

“Great scenic ride with awesome horses! Just a heads up if you are getting there in a car the streets to get there are extremely narrow.”

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6.Mount Vesuvius Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $79

Ride horses near Mount Vesuvius from Pompeii with a small group, guided training, helmets, and a one-hour ride above the vines.

“The riding arena at the foot of Vesuvius is wonderful, the horseback riding equally so. The staff was very organized and welcoming. Sofia, who followed us in booking, recommended that we have lunch at the Quirinoli estate a few kilometers from the riding school, where we sampled all the 0-km products. Experience to be had absolutely.”

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