The 15 Best Horse Experiences around Seville

1.How the Andalusian Horses Dance

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,168 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $31Our pick

At the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art in Jerez, watch horses and riders perform six to eight choreographies to Spanish music in traditional 18th-century-style costumes. The program can include classical dressage, Doma Vaquera, carriage driving, work in hand, and a final carousel. The show lasts 90 minutes to two hours; the exact repertoire may change.

“Absolutely loved the whole experience. Fun to walk the grounds and to see the riders and trainers in action. Show was simply beautiful! Highly recommend”

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2.Andalusian Horse Dance and Museums

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,289 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $38

At Jerez’s Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, watch a 90-minute horse ballet with Spanish music, classical dressage, carriage work, and riders in period costumes. Your 3.5-hour visit also covers the equestrian museum, palace grounds, and carriage collection. Arrive early: the audiovisual presentation ends at 11:00 AM.

“An incredible display of talent. This is a true spectacle and one not to be missed.”

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3.Yeguada de la Cartuja Carthusian Horses Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 970 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $22Best value

At Yeguada de la Cartuja, a guide introduces the Carthusian horse lineage as you visit the farm, see mares, colts, stallions and this year’s foals, then watch a dressage exhibition. English, Spanish and German tours are offered. Allow 2.5 hours, and arrange your own transport to the countryside farm.

“A wonderful tour and story and the show was very special, so glad we booked. The only complaint is that we missed our English group being called at the start of the tour so it began without us. It would be good if the tour guides can ensure their groups are complete before beginning.”

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4.Andalusian Horses Dance Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 483 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33

At Jerez’s Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, a 90-minute show pairs trained horses and riders with classical music. Depending on the day, you’ll see six to eight choreographies, from traditional cattle-herding moves to dressage, carriage driving and a coordinated finale. Admission covers the performance only, not other facilities.

“Make sure you get off the right train stop- the listing has 2 towns and we ended up having to take an expensive cab ride to make the show. Also we booked the front row - if we had sat in any other seats it would have been 3 stars ….”

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5.Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride Through Seville

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 404 reviews · 45 min

Ride for about 45 minutes from the Colors of Seville office, passing San Telmo Palace, the bullring, María Luisa Park and Plaza de España before reaching Plaza del Triunfo. Your private carriage seats up to four. The listed live guide language is Spanish, so confirm language needs before booking.

“Absolutely amazing from start to finish, and our tour guide was fantastic. Highly recommend.”

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6.Authentic and Romantic Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 341 reviews · 1 min

A private horse-and-carriage ride for up to four takes you past Seville sights such as María Luisa Park, Triana, the Guadalquivir and Hotel Alfonso XIII. Your Spanish-speaking driver provides commentary, and pickup and drop-off are included at a central location. Routes can change, and the stated one-minute duration needs clarification before you book.

“we were took to a part of seville that we hadn't walked to I booked a Spanish speaking tour by mistake but we had fun with the driver he tried his very best to explain the attractions”

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7.Andalusian Horses and Bulls Country Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 189 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $41

At El Carrascal ranch, A Campo Abierto presents Torrestrella bulls and the Alvaro Domecq family’s Andalusian horses in a 90-minute countryside show. Expect rider demonstrations of classical and countryside dressage, cattle and young horses, plus explanations in English, French, German or Spanish. Tickets cost $41 per person. The setting is wheelchair accessible, with free parking.

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8.Jerez, Cádiz and Andalusian Horses

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 143 reviews · from $140

Travel by coach from Seville to Jerez for a guided bodega visit and sherry tasting, then watch the Royal Andalusian School’s horse ballet. Finish with a guided introduction to Cádiz and free time. Guides such as Manuel, Maria and Petra have led informative, lively outings.

“The guides Nieves and Diego were very informative and gave alot of very interesting information along the way and the walking tour around Cadiz was very interesting. Cadiz is very beautiful and well worth visiting. I really enjoyed the Andulsian horse show as I am a horse person so could appreciate the work that goes into horses to get them to perform at this level. The only disappointment was that we only saw half the horse show as we had to go to the bus stop and wait for the others who had been on the wine tour. I would have liked to see the whole show as we had…”

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9.Jerez & Cadiz Winery with Tasting & Opt Horse Show from Seville

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 142 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $117

Leave Seville at 8:00 am for Jerez and Cádiz by air-conditioned coach. Visit Bodegas Diez Mérito for a sherry tasting, add the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art show if your ticket includes it, then enjoy a short Cádiz walk and free time. Guides have included Petra, Manuel and Dris, but the lineup can vary.

“Jan and Manuel were fantastic...from start to finish, they had our comfort at heart, Manuel was incredibly knowledgeable about all we visited, made it all so interesting, answered questions readily, and he made our day memorable. They were particularly helpful to me as I have limited mobility. I cannot thank them enough for a most enjoyable (and educational!) day, and would recommend this excursion without reservation.”

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10.Horseback Riding Experience in Aljarafe

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 51 reviews · 4 hours · from $112

Travel from Seville to the Aljarafe countryside for a guided ride of about 1.5 hours on an Andalusian horse. At the equestrian center, you’ll meet your horse, get a helmet and ride with a guide through Mediterranean countryside. Javier has led rides here, while Ramon has also guided nature outings on the route. Transport is included; food and drinks are not.

“Transport to the venue was very much appreciated as it is a good half hour out of the city. So nice to meet other visitors who love horses and the outdoors. Very gentle horses and great guide at the facility who made sure we were all comfortable with our horses and our abilities. Though he spoke little English, it was all about the opportunity to ride in a National Park, enjoy nature on the back of a beautiful horse. A wonderful experience!”

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11.Horse and Carriage Sightseeing Tour in Seville

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 45 reviews · from $31

Meet at Hotel Alfonso XIII for an approximately one-hour private carriage ride for up to four people. The route takes in the Alcázar, Seville Cathedral and Giralda, Torre del Oro, Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Your driver is a local coachman, but English is not guaranteed. Champagne is an optional upgrade.

“A really fun horse and carriage tour of the sights of Seville and Parque de Maria Luisa gardens with an iced chilled bottle of champagne.”

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12.El Rocío: Doñana National Park Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 35 reviews · from $51

Ride from the Doñana Horse facilities near El Rocío into Doñana National Park, along the seashore and dunes, then through the sandy village and past its hermitage. The two-hour tour is limited to four people and runs in Spanish or English. A local guide called Christmas has led rides; wildlife sightings, especially of the Iberian lynx, are not guaranteed.

“Perfect! The horseback ride in Doñana National Park was very peaceful! The horses were in good shape and well cared for. We followed the carriage, which allowed us to discover the surroundings. I recommend it.”

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13.Andalusian Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · 2 hours · from $164Top rated

Leave Seville for a family-run ranch near Doñana National Park, then ride for two hours through pine woods and sandy Andalusian countryside. No riding experience is needed, and groups are limited to eight. Guides speak Spanish and English; Antonio and Angela have led rides here. Bring water and long pants, and arrange your own ride to Bollullos de la Mitación unless pickup is confirmed.

“The ranch, Danny, and all the people working there are extremely friendly. We had a great ride and real fun morning, The horses are beautiful as well as the setting”

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14.Tour of Jerez with Horse Show & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 21 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $147

From Seville, travel through Andalusian countryside to a traditional Jerez bodega for a guided look at wine production and a sherry tasting. Then watch How the Horses Dance at the Royal School of Equestrian Art. Return transport is included, lunch is not, and groups are limited to eight.

“back in Seville for 2.45pm, had no time after horse show to walk around complex or look around the shop, other than that sherry tasting and horse show were excellent”

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15.Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride through Seville

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.)

Take a private, open-air carriage ride through central Seville, passing Plaza de España, María Luisa Park, the Cathedral and the Alcázar. A professional coachman drives your group of up to four for about 45 minutes. English is offered, though the amount of spoken commentary can vary. The listed start and finish point is Colors of Seville on Calle Alemanes.

“By chance I booked 10.30 am on a Sunday. I would imagine this was the best time to do such a thing before the real heat of the day and the traffic on a Sunday. Perfect”

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