10:00, 10:30, 16:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take
A ride from a sanctuary of rescued horses, where you feed and groom them before a short lesson and a relaxed ride through the pinewood past Roman ruins, open to beginners as well as riders, rated 4.6 across 288 reviews.
Guide, helmet and a food tasting are included at €88 per person, hotel pickup is an option. Long trousers and closed shoes.
2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Italian.
Option
What the operator says
From, per adult
Horse Sanctuary in Abruzzo The page price
Cowboy's Paradise : To escape the summer heat, we move the herd to the mountains of Abruzzo. Enjoy great panoramas & the italian cowboy lifestyle Meeting point: Peppino coffe shop, Obelisque square 13, Tagliacozzo , Aq , Italy
€88
Horse Sanctuary & Trail Ride in Ostia Antica
€90
Children from €88 (ages 6 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 20 September 2026.
Included and not included
Professional guide
Use of helmet
Food tasting
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Reviews
4.6
288 ratings Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor
91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 262 of 288
Star breakdown of all 288 ratings
5 stars
247 · 86%
4 stars
15 · 5%
3 stars
2 · 1%
2 stars
1 · 0%
1 star
23 · 8%
What reviewers say
Reviewers praise the horse care and patient teaching; some struggle with communication around meeting arrangements.
Praised
Feeding and grooming the horses creates a connection before the ride
Calm horses and visible care for their welfare
Patient instruction adapted to beginners and experienced riders
Peaceful trails through woodland and open countryside
Local history and stories shared during the ride
Complaints
Some get prompt replies, while others report unanswered calls or slow responses
A few report trouble finding the meeting point or connecting with their guide
A few report cancellation or rescheduling notices after they have already set off
Some see ruins along the trail, while others see fewer than they expected
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (22 August 2023 to 1 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Where
From June to October. To escape the summer heat, we move the entire herd to Tagliacozzo, Abruzzo. We head to the mountains so both our horses and our guests can enjoy cooler air, great panoramas and trail rides through the National Park.
It's easy to reach by car in one hour from Rome or by train., From October to June. It's easy reach the meeting point by public transport by the City centre or the Fiumicino International Airport. When you get there ask for your italian breakfast for free. We arrange shuttle service with private car & driver from & to the Ranch, with additional cost to add. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
10:00, 10:30, 16:00 daily; scheduled through October 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Cavalieri di Gaia; booking and payment are completed on Viator
Itinerary
1
Cavalieri di Gaia
Horse Sanctuary in Rome. Welcome to the Ranch, help me to take care about the horses and let's start exploring the natural reserve on horseback
3h · Admission included
About this tour, from the operator
Meet a herd of rescued horses, you learn how to feed and grooming them, than we depart for the relaxing ride in the pinewood. It' not important if you are beginners or expert riders, you are always welcome! You help us to take care of the horses learning habits and beavours of the animals that live free in the pinewood. We introduce you with a short lesson before the ride and we start the adventure visiting some ruins of the Roman Empire on horseback for a relaxing and plesant experience with your special friends!
Discover the biggest archaeological area of Europe on horseback! Ride with us in the Natural Reserve long charming lanscape, have fun an relax with well docile and trained horses to explore the wild side of Rome!
Be a cowboy in Italy!
Walking, children and accessibility
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
Walking and health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Accessibility
Strollers OK
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
I suggest you to wear long trousers and sneackers or riding boots
Bring with you water, sunscreen and cameras
No flip flop or hill shoes
Maximum weight 95 kg
Good to know
Food included Food tasting
Children from €88 ages 6 to 17
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.