Step off Florence’s busy streets and into Chianti’s open hills on a guided horseback ride that finishes with a farm-to-table Tuscan meal. Ideal for beginners, the outing combines vineyard and olive-grove trails with local wines and rustic food at an organic farmhouse.
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The light thins over the Chianti hills as the mounted group leaves the farmhouse yard, hooves stirring dust on a sun-baked track that threads vineyards and olive groves. Riders move at a calm rhythm, the horses carrying conversation and the scent of rosemary across a landscape shaped by centuries of human care.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
5 hours (including transport and meal)
Fitness Level
Light to moderate fitness—suitable for beginners but expect uneven farm tracks and up to 1.5 hours in the saddle
Wildlife
History
Chianti’s hill farms trace back to Etruscan and medieval land division; viticulture intensified in the Middle Ages and shaped the patchwork of vineyards and dry-stone walls you see today.
Conservation
Many local farms practice organic or low-intervention agriculture; stick to marked paths, respect livestock and dispose of waste at collection points to limit impact.
Reserve your spot on the From Florence: Horseback Riding & Tuscan Meal in Chianti today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes
Stirrups and brushy trails make trousers and sturdy shoes important for comfort and safety.
Bring a refillable water bottle
Hydrate before and during the ride—rides last about 1.5 hours and water stations at the farm are limited.
Choose late-afternoon for cooler light
An evening slot avoids midday heat and offers softer light for photos and wine tasting.
Tell organizers about health limits
This tour is not recommended for people with recent spinal injuries, pregnancy, or serious heart conditions—disclose health issues when booking.
Closed-toe riding boots or sturdy shoes
Protects feet in stirrups and on farm terrain.
Long pants
Prevents chafing from saddle and brush on trails.
Refillable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated during the ride and transfers.
summer
Light jacket or windbreaker
Useful for cooler late-afternoon breezes and changing weather.
spring