Horse ride, Olive Oil and local foods tasting in a Tuscan farm
At a glance
Horse ride, Olive Oil and local foods tasting in a Tuscan farm is a 5h 30m private experience in Florence, Italy, operated by Florence Country Life. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 21 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $366.49 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Extra virgin olive oil guided tasting and Tuscan light Lunch, Local Chianti wine for Lunch and Extra Bottled water, Guided Tour: castle and historic olive presses and cellars.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
Quick facts
- Duration
- 5h 30m
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
No previous riding experience is required.
The guests will experience the famous Tuscan hills in a unique way: on horseback.
The ride is customized according to each one's riding experience. A professional equestrian guide will introduce you to the basics of the ride on horseback first and pair you to our very trained horses prior the 1h ride that will be held through spectacular olive groves and vineyards that even the novice riders will enjoy.
After returning to the stables the guests will be driven to a local medieval
historic estate or farm, specialized in the olive oil production.The landlord will guide them to the discovery of the family's historic expertise in the olives farming and their superior quality extra virgin olive oils. The olive oil will be paired with a tasting of local cheeses, Tuscan ham and bruschettas, Chianti wine will also be served in one of the farm's historic room or on the scenic terrace.
Vegetarians are also welcome.
What's included
What's included
- Extra virgin olive oil guided tasting and Tuscan light Lunch
- Local Chianti wine for Lunch and Extra Bottled water
- Guided Tour: castle and historic olive presses and cellars
- Helmet
- Rain coat for the ride if needed
- Private transfers by car with driver and equiped with air-conditioning
- GST (Goods and Services Tax) and Local Taxes
- 1h horseback ride experience on a country trail with some initial minutes of basic lesson
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 2h
A pleasant transfer from central Florence takes you to our riding center located at about 30min on the Chianti hills. During the drive you will get some information on the territory and some explanation on what you will do during the whole experience. At the riding center's you will be paired with the best horse for you. After a few minutes for preparation and basic riding instructions in the open or the idoor arena your four-legged companion and an expert tutor will lead you on a pleasant ride on horseback across the typical Tuscan countryside, dotted with manicured vineyards and tranquil olive groves, far from the crowds of the City, during which you will be able to take pictures of you and around you.
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Stop 2 · 2h
Next, your chauffeur-guide will drive you to one of Tuscany's most celebrated olive oil estates. Set in the upper Arno valley along the ancient Roman route between Florence and Arezzo, this imposing country manor of medieval origin is surrounded olive trees that have been caringly tended to for centuries.
At the end of the visit of the manor and its historic olive oil cellars, a typical Tuscan meal with bruschettas, cheeses and savoury various local coldcuts provides the perfect opportunity to sample the cold-pressed, organic-certified extra-virgin oil and appreciate its intense perfume, fruity and rather peppery flavour by tasting it with the local bread, all washed by the estate's red Chianti wine. The olive oil, the red wine and organic honey are available for purchasing if you so wish.
Your chauffer will pick you up at the manor's at about 2,30p.m to drive you back to Florence.
Meeting point
Right on the stairs of the Florence National Library
Good to know
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Our vehicles for the transfers are sanitized at every tour. Gel for hands desinfection is available during the whole tour and fresh masks are offered if required. Physical distancing is normally respected.
- In some cases it is possible to welcome teens under 14y, pls contact us in private.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Horse ride, Olive Oil and local foods tasting in a Tuscan farm take?
The experience lasts about 5h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $366.49 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Extra virgin olive oil guided tasting and Tuscan light Lunch; Local Chianti wine for Lunch and Extra Bottled water; Guided Tour: castle and historic olive presses and cellars; Helmet; Rain coat for the ride if needed; Private transfers by car with driver and equiped with air-conditioning.
Where does it start?
Right on the stairs of the Florence National Library
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 21 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Florence.
