---
title: Viana do Castelo Horseback Riding Tour with Transport from Porto / Braga
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/porto/tours/viana-do-castelo-horseback-riding-tour-with-transport-from-porto-braga/
type: tour
city: Porto
country: Portugal
price: 130.14
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.7
reviews: 46
duration_minutes: 150
languages: [pt, en, fr, es]
free_cancellation: true
rank_in_category: 8 of 10 (Braga)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-02
data_updated: 2026-09-25
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/viana-do-castelo-horseback-riding-tour-with-transport-from-porto-braga/
---

# Viana do Castelo Horseback Riding Tour with Transport from Porto / Braga

**Guidekin's take:** A supervised horse ride through fields, mountain trails and, outside the bathing season, the beaches of Viana do Castelo, with horses matched to beginners and experienced riders and a helmet included. Transport from Porto or Braga is a separate option; a rider weight limit applies. 4.7 from 46 reviews at €130.14 per person.

## Overview

Portugal Active’s Horseback Riding Tour will take you through the breathtaking scenery of Viana do Castelo. You’ll pass through fields of flowers, mountain trails and even the paradisiac beaches* of the city.

The tour can be made for anyone – from a beginner to a professional – we have horses for all types of riders. It will be supervised by an experienced teacher who will guide and teach you how to better control your horse.

*During bathing season, there are legal restrictions on horseback riding and it isn't allowed to ride on the beach sand therefore our route will be adapted accordingly.

## Key facts

- Price: from €130.14 per person
- Duration: 2h 30m
- Rating: 4.7/5 from 46 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Recommended by 93% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews)
- Operator: Portugal Active

## What's included

- Professional guide
- Use of helmet
- All activities

## Not included

- Transportation to/from activities (If option not selected)

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 10:00, 16:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-02
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 100kg above isn't allowed to ride the horses

## Compared with other Braga

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #8 of 10** | €130 | 2h 30m | 4.7 (46) | private |
| [Small Group Braga & Guimarães with Pick up & Drop off](/portugal/porto/tours/small-group-braga-guimar-es-with-pick-up-drop-off/?format=md) | €85 | 9h | 4.95 (115) | private |
| [Cultural Route - Braga & Guimarães - from Porto](/portugal/porto/tours/cultural-route-braga-guimar-es-from-porto/?format=md) | €179 | 8h | 4.93 (88) | private |
| [From Porto: Braga & Guimarães Full-Day Tour with Lunch](/portugal/porto/tours/from-porto-braga-guimar-es-full-day-tour-with-lunch/?format=md) | €89 | 8h | 4.89 (125) | shared |

Ranked #8 of 10 in Braga by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €47 to €179, median €103; typical length 8h. 4 of 10 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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