--- title: Montserrat Monastery & Horse Riding Experience from Barcelona lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/barcelona/tours/montserrat-monastery-horse-riding-experience-from-barcelona/ type: tour city: Barcelona country: Spain price: 475 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 678 duration_minutes: 420 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 72 of 100 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/tours/montserrat-monastery-horse-riding-experience-from-barcelona/ --- # Montserrat Monastery & Horse Riding Experience from Barcelona **Guidekin's take:** Pair a visit to the Abbey of Montserrat with a guided horseback ride through the Natural Park. Monastery admission and riding supervision are included; hotel pickup is excluded and bad weather may cause cancellation or rescheduling. 4.85 from 678 reviews at €475 per person for 7h. In our comparison: #72 of 100 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview The experience starts in Carrer Martí i Franquès 15, before journeying to experience the natural splendor of Montserrat, Catalonia’s most emblematic mountain. On the way to the Monastery, admire the Massif of Montserrat, a spectacular multi-peaked rocky range packed with unique needle-shape formations. Observe the area’s fascinating flora and fauna. Get ready for a thrilling 1h horseback ride along the Natural Park, offering breathtaking views of Montserrat. All while enjoying the freedom and tranquility of the countryside. *On Saturdays and Sundays there may be delays in the tour due to the high number of visitors to the monastery. ## Before you book - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food not included: Food and drinks unless specified - Age 12+: minimum age to join ## Key facts - Price: from €475 per person - Duration: 7h - Rating: 4.85/5 from 678 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: World Experience - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.85 from 678 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 657 of 678. - 5 stars: 614 (91%) - 4 stars: 43 (6%) - 3 stars: 8 (1%) - 2 stars: 6 (1%) - 1 star: 7 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the calm horses, guides and mountain views; some find the free time at Montserrat too limited. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides explain Montserrat's history in an engaging way - Patient riding instructors reassure beginners and nervous riders - Calm, well trained horses that reviewers describe as well cared for - Mountain scenery enjoyed from both the riding trails and the monastery **Complaints:** - Some find enough free time at Montserrat, while others feel rushed exploring the monastery - Some experienced riders find the walking pace too tame - Some find the ride long enough, while others would like more time on horseback - Closures have prevented some visitors from entering the monastery or basilica Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-07-19 to 2025-10-22); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - A 1h guided horseback ride with an experienced monitor, an amusing experience suitable for everyone. - Multilingual Professional Mountain guide - Guided visit of the Magic Mountain & the Abbey of Montserrat. Monastery entrance ticket included ## Not included - Food and drinks unless specified - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Welcome with your guide at World Experience offices** (15m) 2. **Avinguda Diagonal** (1h) - We will drive you throught Diagonal avenue, the largest in Barcelona See the Royal Palace of Pedralbes and the Campus from the UB, the first public university in the city Leave the city and start to see all the surrounding cities and towns. We will drive you through the... 3. **Montserrat** (15m) - We will arrive to the Ranch to start with the Horse Riding experience You will have a short briefing to know how to ride the horses You will get a helmet and your horse 4. **Montserrat** (1h 45m) - Start of the Riding Enjoy the great views of the mountain of Montserrat Enjoy the landscape 5. **Monasterio De Montserrat** (1h; admission included) - Finish your ridding and go up to the monastery of Montserrat. We will arrive to Montserrat and start de cultural visit to the Monastery Learn about the history of the monastery Visit the Basilica of Santa Maria de Montserrat Learn about the Monks lifestyle Enjoy the views... 6. **Montserrat Mountains** (1h 30m) - Enjoy the free time Visit the farmers market Visit the cafeteria Check the souvenirs stores 7. **Meet your guide again to go back to the bus Way back from Montserrat to Barce...** (1h 15m) - Meet your guide again to go back to the bus Way back from Montserrat to Barcelona and end of the experience at Av. Diagonal, 359, L'Eixample, 08037 Barcelona ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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. Pickup points listed by the operator: 578 ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please, be at the check in point 15’ minutes before departure time. - This product is subject to cancellation or rescheduling based on inclement weather. - The visit to the Moreneta is not guaranteed, it is subject to availability and depending on the season, as there may be up to 2hrs of queue. - Due to horse safety restrictions, anyone with a weight above 95 KG or below 12 years of age won't be allowed to join this activity - There is a minimum of people required to operate the tour. In the event that this minimum is not met, customers will be offered an alternative date, another tour of equal or superior value, or a full refund. - There is a minimum of people required to operate on languages that are not English or Spanish. if this minimum is not reached, the tour will be offered in English. - Tour may be affected due to special circumstances - On Saturdays and Sundays there may be delays in the tour due to the high number of visitors to the monastery. - The maximum number of people allowed per tour is 8. If the group has more than 8 participants, it will be splitted in two different groups, alternating the order of the activity. Booking asks for: weights ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #72 of 100** | €475 | 7h | 4.85 (678) | shared | | [Costa Brava Tour: Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump from Barcelona](/spain/barcelona/tours/costa-brava-tour-kayak-snorkel-cliff-jump-from-barcelona/?format=md) | €85 | 8h | 4.97 (5116) | shared | | [Costa Brava Tour: Kayak, Snorkel, Cliff Jump & lunch Small Group](/spain/barcelona/tours/costa-brava-tour-kayak-snorkel-cliff-jump-lunch-small-group/?format=md) | €85 | 8h | 4.97 (1120) | shared | | [Costa Brava Tour: Easy Hike, Snorkel & Cliff Jump from Barcelona](/spain/barcelona/tours/costa-brava-tour-easy-hike-snorkel-cliff-jump-from-barcelona/?format=md) | €85 | 9h | 4.99 (418) | shared | Ranked #72 of 100 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €38 to €545, median €109; typical length 9h. 29 of 100 are private. 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