Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Tour
Overview
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2 hours
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Gypsy Gold is home to America's first Gypsy Vanner Horses and the most popular farm tour in Florida. Learn about the colorful British Gypsy culture and meet dozens of their magical Gypsy Vanner Horses. The story of Gypsy Gold and the Gypsy Vanner Horses is one of the most fascinating and romantic stories in the annals of equine history.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Children 5 and under free
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The Gypsy Gold Farm
our first forty five minutes is an educational journey conducted by Dennis Thompson, the discoverer and founder of the Gypsy Vanner Horse breed. Dennis and Erin will then introduce you to a Gypsy Vanner stallion and explain the envisioned look and details unique to the Vanner breed. Your second hour is a walk among horse filled paddocks lined with ancient oaks laden with the romantic Spanish moss of the south. On your walk you will meet beautiful stallions and mares and friendly Gypsy Vanner Horse babies. Your Gypsy Gold Farm Tour ends with a picture opportunity with an incredible Gypsy Vanner Horse stallion and a visit to the Gypsy Gold gift shop.
What‘s Included
Photo opportunity with one of our Gypsy Vanner Horses
Walking tour
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Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Tour
Reviews
437 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful experience at the farm
petercT795PW,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Informative, warm, and witty presentation, followed by a delightful visit with the horses, donkeys, and mules.
Ask to pet the horses but...
Michelle M,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ask to pet the horses but you can love all over the donkeys! So gentle! Also have a new appreciation for the Gypsy lifestyle.
Beautiful horses not to be missed!
caE2145DB,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A big thank you to Dennis and Erin for opening their farm and sharing the story of these beautiful horses. Dennis tells of the first encounter with the breed and how the first ones were brought to the US. The walking tour takes you through the farm where you can meet the Gypsy Vanners, the mini donkeys and the mammoth mules. A great tour and one you should definitely take. Thanks again Dennis and Erin!
An experience that exceeded my expectation
John B,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Introductory presentation was excellent . Informative about the farm , its wonderful animals , culture of the Gypsy people ; all delivered with a sharp and impulsive sense of humor that made the whole presentation very enjoyable . Thanks for a great trip!
Awestruck with the history and beauty of these horses.
L7203XXmichelleb,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our visit to the Gypsy Gold Horse Farm was wonderful. We experienced the farm tour which included the history of the Gypsy Vanner breed and how the first horses came to the US. The storytelling ability of owner Dennis Thompson is top-notch. We then went around to a few of the different paddocks where we were lucky enough to meet a few of the gentle giants (aka Gypsy Vanner horses). In addition to the horses, there are birds, donkeys and mules that also live at the farm.
Absolutely wonderful
Adam K,,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dennis and Erin were so welcoming and warm. The property is lovely, and easily accessible. The history was amazing and the animals so beautiful. I would highly recommend this tour and I would definitely come back the next time in town.
Do not miss this experience with Gypsy Vanner horses
vtflamingo,,Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing farm!!! Dennis is a fantastic story teller and his story is really interesting!! Definitely worth the trip … and then the horses!! They are absolutely stunning!!! There are also mules and very friendly donkeys!! The love they have for all their animals shines through!! I’m so glad I went!!! Looking forward to going back!!
Not happy
Z5340TLjamesb,,May 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The tour was 2 hours, but most of the time was spent with owner talking ( 1.5 hours) the rest we were on our own looking at the horses nearby.. very little contact with the horses. Was not worth the money and we would not recommend it.
Best Place to Visit in Ocala
Alexandra L,,May 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My partner and I were in Ocala for the Rock the Country concert and had some extra time and were looking for something to do. This was at the top of everyone's recommendations so we decided to do it last minute and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. What an incredible story Dennis Thompson had to share! The first half of the tour is some background and cultural education which only made the beautiful ranch more impressive, and the second half Dennis drove us and the other two people on our tour to see his many horses, donkeys, and mules where we could get out and pet them. The animals came right up to us as we drove up and were very clearly loved! He even let us into one of the pastures with a mini donkey that came right up and laid on my lap. I can't say enough good things about the people that run this place, it was abundantly clear that they were passionate and good hearted. HIGHLY recommended to anyone in the area to stop in and spend a few hours at Gypsy Gold Horse Farm.
Gentle horses with fascinating history
RobertSuzanne,,May 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We toured the farm and stables, fed carrots to the horses, learned about the stallions, mares and foals, visited the donkeys, the mules and miniature donkeys. This is the first farm in the US to breed Gypsy Vanner horses, and the owners are very enthusiastic about the breed and love to answer questions you have. They have all the information you could ever want to know about this breed and it is a very fascinating story. They were originally used as caravan horses due to their strength and docile nature. Horses like to be touched so that was fun too.
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