If leaving the busy city is your dream for a day, with more traditional outdoor activities, then look no further than taking a trip out to Belgrade Forest. It is 30 minute ride from the centre of Istanbul and home to, not only beautiful green forestry, but entertainment centres such as Horse Riding.
Set within the protected area of the forest, with beautiful backdrop scenery as you emerge through the trees, this is a heartwarming, gentle alernative to city sightseeing. You do not need any previous experience, just a willingness to embrace the hour and enjoy the horse and human interaction, in this astoundingly beautiful area.
The Belgrade Forest is an area often used by the Sultans as a hunting and training area and it is not hard to imagine a Sultan trotting beside you on horseback as you trek along the paths between the trees.
In 2024, price of Istanbul Horseback Riding is 80 € per person.
Your tour commences when you arrive at the stables in Belgrade Forest. You will be greeted by friendly and professional staff, who will introduce you to your horse, and give you the safety information which will enable you to have the utmost confidence and happiness in your tour.
You will be handed your own personal safety equipment (this will be mandatory for your ride) and after a short sample ride in the paddock area, you will be ready to ride in convoy through the forest pathway and with the beautiful coastline as background scenery.
You and your horse will travel the forest pathways and through the river, where your trusted steeds may cool their heels, then along glorious mountain pathways in the sunshine.
Your ride should last around 60 minutes and you will return to the stables, feeling at one with nature.
