The 5 Best Horse Riding in Porto

1.Aveiro: Horse Riding Experience with Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 37 reviews · 1 hour · from $53Our pick

At GQhorses Equestrian Center, an instructor leads a one-hour, roughly 6 km ride through the rural grounds of the Colónia Agrícola de Ílhavo, about five minutes from central Aveiro. You’ll get initial riding training before setting out in a group of no more than five. Instruction is available in English and Portuguese.

“Unforgettable experience. It was like a trip to the past, before automobile was invented.”

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2.Horse Riding in the Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $54Top rated

GQhorses leads an approximately one-hour, 6 km ride through rural land dating to around 1700. Expect calm horses, help from the guide, and a small group of no more than six. The route offers a quiet look at local flora and fauna, with good conditions for bird watching. The meeting address is in Portugal, so confirm its location before setting out from Porto.

“Had the best time horseback riding in the countryside! My friend and I booked it easily and when we got there the staff was so helpful and the horses were amazing! We also got to take a little tour of the stables and saw some other animals as well. Great experience, highly recommend!”

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3.Gerês Braga: Horseback Ride in Peneda Gerês National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $97

Ride for two hours through Peneda-Gerês National Park, following dirt paths and old trails past Campo do Gerês and the ruins of Vilarinho da Furna. A certified guide accompanies your private group, and helmets are included. You need prior riding experience; guide Filipe is named in a recent account of the tour.

“We went on an unforgettable horseback ride, with some of the best views we've ever seen in Portugal — breathtaking landscapes! It was a very pleasant and peaceful experience, perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature. The horses were very gentle and well cared for, which made us feel completely at ease, even without much experience. A special thanks to Filipe, who accompanied us throughout the tour with great friendliness, attention, and knowledge of the region. We would recommend it without hesitation to anyone who wants to experience a special moment in contact with nature!Read more”

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4.Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 13 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $127

PortugalActive’s 2.5-hour horseback ride explores the countryside around Viana do Castelo, with routes through flower fields and mountain trails and, when local rules allow, along the beach. An instructor helps riders of different skill levels control their horses. Groups are limited to eight. Bring long pants and closed-toe shoes.

“Pessoal que nos acompanhou muito atencioso e profissional. Os locais por onde passamos no passeio foram muito bem escolhidos e deu-nos a oportunidade de estar em contacto com a natureza. Os animais notavam-se bem tratados e que tiveram atenção redobrada. A repetir.”

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5.Mountain Horseback Ride & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $282

Spend 7.5 hours in the Douro Valley with a two-hour mountain ride through forests, streams and past grazing animals, followed by a country lunch and wine tasting. Pickup is available in Lamego, Resende, Pinhão or Peso da Régua. Guides have included Ruben and Rodrigo; one stop may feature pastries and port at a scenic lookout.

“Our guide Ruben was amazing! He truly went above and beyond what we expected of our tour. He was very attentive to our needs and took care of everything for us. We started the day with some wonderful pastries, juice and port at a beautiful outlook where we could hear singing coming from a church down below us. We then drove to a small village for our ride. We were a small group and the ride was perfect and beautiful! We even had some wonderful dog escorts on our ride! After the ride we were treated to a delightful lunch at the restruant in the village where we ate with…”

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