Horseback Riding on Vesuvius: An Exciting Nature Excursion Surrounded by Grapevines

Experience the thrill of horseback riding on Mount Vesuvius surrounded by grapevines. Suitable for beginners and experts, this nature excursion includes a tour of the ranch and a training session before the ride.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vesuvius National Park - The tour will take place in Vesuvius National Park at an elevation of 500 meters above sea level, adhering to local regulations that prohibit horses from ascending to the crater.
What's Included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Round-trip transportation from Pompeii
  • Helmets included
  • 1-hour horseback ride at an altitude of 500 meters above sea level
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Prepare for an extraordinary adventure on the slopes of Europe’s renowned volcano. This is not your ordinary horseback ride - you’ll navigate ancient lava trails as your knowledgeable guide narrates the captivating history of Vesuvius and the civilizations it has influenced.
Feel the energy beneath you as your horse guides you through landscapes shaped…

Location
Bar - Cornetteria - Tabaccheria Magma H24
Via Plinio
It's far 4 minutes by walking from the Pompei Scavi station!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Angela_d
Mar 21, 2026
Beautiful and loved the... - Beautiful and loved the horses. Brenda was super mellow. I would highly recommend this tour!! Vineyard and mountains were so pretty.
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Rebeccamckenzie35
Feb 27, 2026
Incredible experience - We had an incredible time horse riding! The entire experience was so easy and enjoyable. We were picked up by our driver, Ruslan, who collected us from the collection point and drove us up the mountain to the stables where we met Alessandra who gave us helmets and safety information. We then started riding through vineyards for an hour going up, down and through vineyards whilst seeing the most amazing views of Vesuvius and Pompeii. Alessandra made the whole experience smooth sailing, talking us through what the vineyards made, as well as advising us what to do whenever the horses were trying to snack too much. Around halfway through she took photos of us on the horses with Vesuvius in the background which is just the most amazing keepsake from the memory! We ended the ride with some time at the end for the horses to graze whilst we sat on the horses enjoying the view, and Alessandra even gave us some fresh oranges from the trees. I would absolutely do this again and recommend the experience to anybody, very beginner friendly and shoutout to Brenda and Mary, the amazing horses who were just the best behaved girls ever!
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Costello_m
Jan 18, 2026
Spectacular scenary, lovely staff - This was a really experience especially fir beginners and kids. The views towards Mt Vesuvius and the bay around Napoli were spectacular. The staff were lovely and shared interesting facts about the area. It was a small, slow-paced personalised experience. I would definitely recommend especially for families.
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Meander754210
Nov 4, 2025
A fantastic family experience. - What a fanstastic way to round off our stay. This was a great family experience and the warm and friendly staff were very attentive and saw right away that one of our party was nervous. They were exceptional at putting everyone at ease, efficient at getting everyone on a horse and out for a beautiful ride. This experience made the trip for our eldest and was something she always wanted to do. Well worth it.
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Helen
Aug 23, 2025
A must-do experience! - I had a very bespoke request for my 9 year old daughter to horse ride, without us doing the whole excursion. I contacted several companies to try to arrange it, but only Sofia at Taste the Experience was able to help. The communication to organise the experience was excellent. Sofia replied quickly and clearly to our queries. The price for the horse ride was excellent value for money. There was a small mistake with the booking and Sofia was excellent at resolving this for us. She helped us to arrange train transport to Pompeii from Sorrento. After that, we had excellent transport to the stables. The driver was friendly, professional and very helpful. When we had problems finding the meeting point, he came to find us quickly. He also advised us on the best train station to use for the return to avoid the crowds at Pompeii and which platform to use etc. Sofia went above and beyond to make amends for the error and we were very grateful for this. The horse ride itself was an unforgettable experience for our daughter. She loved hacking though the vineyards, with great views of Vesuvius. The guide was very good with her and at the end of the ride, allowed her to trot and canter in the arena as she is an experienced rider. Our daughter loved every second of the experience and I highly recommend this for anyone wanting to ride here.
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Jacob_s
Mar 2, 2025
Lorenzo, Sophia, and... - Lorenzo, Sophia, and Alexandra were awesome and the horses were wonderful. The cats were also adorable.
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Londonmumn2
Feb 22, 2025
lovely riding with excellent views - well organised horse riding trip with lovely staff. horses clearly very well looked after. gorgeous views. highly recommended for experienced and novice riders alike
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Edwardhm4684pl
Feb 7, 2025
Must do when in Naples - We had a wonderful time from start to finish. The horses were lovely and the instructor was very professional and friendly.
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Ellen_w
Apr 2, 2025
Very Fun. Horseback is a great way to see the views. - This tour was fun. Not really on Mount Vesuvius, but you can see Mount Vesuvius several miles away. Beautiful area. A little strange that our guides were not on horseback, but were walking alongside us as we rode. I would’ve liked to trot or canter a little. This ride is perfect for beginners.
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Aarti_a
Mar 3, 2026
I think it should be... - I think it should be clearly that the ride is not going to take you anywhere near the Vesuvius mountain. I was kind of hoping to be able to see it up-close, but that wasn't the case. its just a basic horse riding experience. You could get it anywhere. wasn't anything great
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).