Türkiye · HORSES
The 15 best horse riding you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Ride through Cappadocia’s valleys on a calm, guided horse tour lasting one or two hours. You’ll receive a helmet and safety briefing, with pickup from Göreme, Uçhisar, or Çavuşin. Guides such as Mahmut and Sabir Nazari are praised for patient instruction and helping with photos.
“it was awesome. They made us feel comfortable knowing we are riding horse first time. They are great and we will highly recommend.”
Ride through Cappadocia’s Rose, Red, Swords, and Meskendir valleys with a Turkish or English-speaking guide. Choose a one or two-hour daytime, sunset, or sunrise ride. Hakan, Hadi, and Rasheed have helped beginners feel at ease, and the two-hour sunrise option may include views of hot-air balloons.
“Our horse riding experience was wonderful! From the beginning, they provided all the necessary safety equipment — we were given a disposable protective cap to wear under the helmet, and then the helmet itself, which made us feel safe and showed their professionalism. The horses were calm, well-trained, and friendly, making the experience suitable even for beginners. The guides were patient, gave clear instructions, and made sure we felt comfortable and secure at all times. It was a beautiful and relaxing experience that we would definitely do again. Highly recommended!”
Ride for one or two hours through Cappadocia’s fairy-chimney valleys with hotel pickup from Göreme or Uçhisar. Sunrise rides can include hot-air-balloon views, while sunset brings warm colors. Guides such as Mohammed and Saif help beginners and take photos along the way.
“Our guide Muhammad was very nice and helpful and he took great pictures of us!! Great experience!!”
Ride through Cappadocia’s Rose Valley, Red Valley, and fairy chimneys with English or Turkish-speaking guides. Hotel pickup, helmets, horses, and instructors are included. Guides such as Ahmet, Ahmad, Shahin, and Umit also help with photos, while private rides and classic-car photography may be available.
“A very special experience in Goreme. Excellent value for money, the owners are kind and personable, and best of all the horses are well calm and looked after. Highly recommend, it exceeded expectations.”
Ride through Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys with calm, well-trained horses and English or Turkish-speaking handlers. Choose a one-hour daytime route or a two-hour sunrise or sunset ride through Sword, Rose, and Red Valleys. Hotel transfers, helmets, and photo stops are included.
“During my days in Cappadocia I have been told that "Cappadocia" means "Land of beautiful horses". Impossible to miss such a beautiful adventure. The people that works in the ranch are kind and polite, the transfert perfect, and above all the horse riding among the fairy chimneys is just something you have to try once in your life. This experience is highly recommended”
The Dalton Brothers’ team takes you from your Goreme hotel to a horse ranch, then through Rose, Love, and Red Valleys for a two-hour sunset ride. You receive a helmet, safety briefing, insurance, and hotel transport. Most of the ride is at a calm walking pace.
“I have taken a couple horse horseback riding lessons and have some prior experience riding so I am familiar with horses. They were late picking us up from our hotel and didn't explain or introduce themselves to us which I felt was rude. They kept the horses extremely close to one another which is dangerous as the horses can kick one another if they feel scared. We went through a narrow stone ravine which they didn't announce prior to entering. Another person's horse slipped and fell to the side of the ravine which almost injured the rider and my partner as they were closely behind them (since they forced the…”
You’ll ride for one hour from a horse club near Side, first through pine woods and countryside, then toward the beach. Guides such as Yusuf, Mustafa, and Ode explain the basics and help nervous beginners. Hotel pickup, helmet, and return transfer are included.
“I had a tour with Yusuf and it was definitely one for the books. Would definitely recommend. Mustafa was a gem too.”
Ride through Cappadocia’s orchards, fairy chimneys, Love Valley, Rose Valley, or Red Valley with an English-speaking guide. Beginners are welcome, horses are calm, and guides often take photos with your phone. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The listing title mentions ATV, but the supplied details describe horseback riding only.
“You will learn how to ride a horse. Friendly guide that will record videos and take pictures for you.”
Ride calm, well-trained horses with an English or Turkish-speaking guide through tree-lined countryside and onto Lara Beach. Engin and his team welcome beginners, offer a short lesson, and can hold a horse for amateur riders for €10. Expect 60 minutes inland, then 20 to 25 minutes by the sea.
“Friendly tour, very helpful, arrived late to the pick up point but still accomadater. Horses well looked after.”
Ride for about two hours through Cappadocia’s Rose and Red Valleys, passing fairy chimneys, cave rooms, and volcanic rock formations. Guides assist beginners, take photos, and offer hotel pickup from Göreme and nearby areas. A 15-minute stop at Cross Church adds a brief cultural visit.
“This was a wonderful experience. Guides where lovely, took photos for you to capture the moment. We were given a rest at the half way point for drinks and toilet stop. Highly recommend.”
From Göreme, you’ll meet your horse, learn the basics, and ride through Rose, Red, Sword, Love, and White or Honey Valleys. Choose sunrise for balloon views or sunset for warm colors. Guides such as Poyraz and Federica are praised for patient help and memorable photos.
“A really great trip out underneath the hot air balloons. The guide was fantastic and able to personalise the experience for my friend and I. While the two of us had ridden before, we did notice that there wasn't a detailed orientation for the individuals that hadn't ridden before. But we had a great time and it was a lovely way to see the landscape”
Ride from Göreme into Cappadocia’s Rose, Red, and Sword Valleys on a small-group horse tour lasting about 2.5 hours. Guides such as Batuhan offer patient instruction, scenic photo stops, and Turkish tea. Daytime and sunset departures are available, with hotel or bus-station pickup.
“Totally recommend. The horses were well kept and they behaved really well. The sunset view was amazing. Thank you Batu.”
Ride for two hours through Cappadocia’s valleys and fairy chimneys on a calm, well-trained horse. Choose sunrise, daytime, or sunset, with hotel transfers, a helmet, and an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Inan and Musa help beginners and often take photos and short videos along the way.
“Inan was an excellent guide. He tought us patiently on how to manage the horse before starting the tour. He made sure everyone is safe and took great pictures and videos for us. I highly recommend this tour!”
Leave Marmaris for a ranch about 20 minutes away and ride calm, well-trained horses through forest paths, meadows, and riverbeds. English-speaking guides help you mount, choose a horse, and stay safe. Booking contact Eric is praised for clear pickup details. Photos and videos cost extra.
“Excellent experience. Transfer was comfortable and on time. Horses were cute and well trained. Hosts were funny and friendly. Convenient toilets on site and reasonable costs for photos. Would definitely recommend!”
Ride a trained horse through forest trails and along Lara Beach near Antalya, with guide support for beginners. Choose a morning, sunset, or other available time. Hotel pickup may be offered, but confirm the meeting point, transport, helmet, and photo costs before booking.
“It was a beautiful experience. We were picked up on time at the hotel & then rode on the beach and forest!”
Pick a strait, a valley or a stretch of coast.
