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Montserrat Monastery & Horse Riding Experience from Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain

Montserrat Monastery and Natural Park Horse Riding Experience

From $109.80

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

5 hours 30 minutes
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Offered in: English

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Overview

If you're in need of a break from city life on your journey to Catalonia, escape the bustle of Barcelona on a half-day Montserrat and horseback riding tour. Admire the needle-like rocky peaks of the Montserrat Massif mountain range and visit the Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey, perched on the mountainside. Your tour includes air-conditioned transport and the horseback tour is suitable for all skill levels.

Escape the city for a horseback ride in Montserrat
Visit Montserrat Abbey
No previous horseback riding experience necessary
An easy option: avoid having to arrange your own transport

What's Included

Guided visit of the Magic Mountain & the Abbey of Montserrat. Monastery entrance ticket included
Multilingual Professional Mountain guide
A 1h guided horseback ride with an experienced monitor, an amusing experience suitable for everyone.

Food and drinks unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Passatge de la Concepció, 7, L'Eixample, 08008 Barcelona, Spain

End point

Gran Via de Carles III, 100, Les Corts, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
Gran Via de Carles III, 100 (El Corte Inglés) 08028 Barcelona

What To Expect

Passatge de la Concepcio

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Passeig de Gracia (Pass By)

Avinguda Diagonal (Pass By)

Montserrat

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Abadia de Montserrat

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Montserrat

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Montserrat

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Passatge de la Concepcio

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
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.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

Jackie_E

It was a perfect day! Our guides for both the Montserrat experience and the horse back riding were friendly, knowledgeable and exceptional. The views were spectacular! I highly recommend this excursion!!!

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Nice experience

Scott_S, Apr 2024

Horseback riding was beautiful and fantastic, farm and guide first rate. Not really enough time at the Monastery to complete the day. Need to look at the description carefully about drop off point (not at pickup location) and horse riding weight restrictions.

Amazing guides and experience

Faith_B, Apr 2024

Our tour guides were fantastic - for the Monastery and our horseback riding portion. They were knowledgeable, fun, and easy to talk to. Of course the sites were amazing. We even saw a monk which we hear is rare. The riding portion was phenomenal. We had those with experience and those with none and the guides and horses were fantastic. And the scenery! Highly recommend this company and this tour.

Too crammed but good

Lupe_M, Apr 2024

The guides for the horseback riding and Monserrat were great. Doing both in one tour though cuts into the experience at Monserrat. Once we got to Monserrat, we were there for about 45 minutes which barely allowed us to see the church. I would do one or the other rather than cram two excursions into one.

100% Recommend!

sray529, Apr 2024

I came to Spain with a friend to train with dressage horses for a week, this trail ride was our relaxing wind down at the end of the trip. Juan was awesome, his horses were lovely and so well mannered. We are both experienced equestrians but anyone would enjoy this trail ride. The scenery is beautiful and Juan is a true horseman. Luna and Cherokee were fantastic. 100% recommend.

I have never had a bad...

Stephanie_S, Mar 2024

I have never had a bad experience with Viator until this excursion. The horseback experience was first and it was amazing. We were then transported To Montserrat to view the monastary, Church, and Black Madonna.all of which we did not experience. When we arrived at the entry point we were stopped for at least 20-25 minutes (time wasted) because parking was full and they would not even allow Drivers, just dropping off guests, to enter. We were to meet up with our guide, get dropped off, and the group he had with him was taken back to do their horseback ride portion. Because we were late, our guide started walking down the mountain with the people he had, to meet up with our car. We were then dropped off, had to walk up the mountain (more time wasted) to begin our tour experience. Our guide had to rush the explanation because he wanted us to at least view the Church. Because of time restrictions, viewing the Black Madonna was not even an option. Our guide took us past the line to enter the Church, again rushing the explanation of all artifacts. He left us at that point to walk through the open area to the Church entrance where we were stopped and could not enter the Church. The Boys Choir was going to sing (it was Holy Week) and unless we had a “ticket” to enter, we were turned away. Thus, we saw nothing of all the highlights of Montserrat. The reason we had to rush is because we had less than 45 miutes to walk up the mountain, get the outside information, tour the monastery, the Church and the Black Madonna and reteurn back to our meeting point to meet our bus back to Barcelona. I would like to be considered for a “refund” (not a credit) of the portion of Montserrat that we were not able to experience. There were five of us that were disappointed. I must addd that I would always recommend Viator to anyone, and I will continue to book Viator excursions. Unfortunately this tour didn’t work out and I hope you will consider a refund for our disappointment. Thank You!!!!

Great experence

William_D, Mar 2024

Taking with the guides, lunch at the farm restaurant and the horse ride were the most memorable parts of our tour.

Watch for tour guides to bait and switch you.

kera_m, Feb 2024

Our tour was amazing, the farm where we experienced the horse back riding and our tour guide for the monastery were as described. The problem is that we were contacted the day before our tour by what we didn’t realize was a “piggy back” tour that was organized by our tour guide. They offered lunch in addition to our original tour for an additional fee. We paid it but then our guide turned us over to the “add on” which added 3 hours to our tour and they did not drop us off in the spot which was advertised on our tour that we purchased. We had to Uber an additional 25 minutes in traffic. It’s a bait and switch that I did not expect to be happening on Viator and I will be more cautious to book with this app in the future.

Fantastic Day

Jackie_E, Feb 2024

Great tour

Andres_P, Jan 2024

Laura provided clear instructions, and the horses were calm. I enjoyed the tour and highly recommend it.

Horse back ride with Monserrat ministry visit

Echo_D, Nov 2023

The best part of this was the horse ride! Our guide truly love and cared for her horses! The landscape was beautiful! Depending on the time of year it changes! The time at Monastery seemed a little rushed…

Very disappointed with the Monastery part of the day, and the guide Isabella.

Kate_C, Nov 2023

The horseback riding was spectacular! Laura & Carlos took excellent care of us! The monastery tour VERY disappointing!! Isabella was not knowledgeable and mismanaged time.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thank you for providing feedback about your experience, we glad to hear that you enjoyed the horseback riding with Laura and Carlos. However, sorry to learn that the monastery tour did not meet your expectations. It's disappointing for us to hear that the guide did not provide the information you were looking for and struggled with time management, we have to apologize for that. Your comment help us to improve our services. We hope that you have better experiences in the future.

Gentle horses and a gentle ride

BRIAN_L, Oct 2023

I was amazed at how small the horses were; they're nothing like what I'm used to in the United States. Still, they were extremely gentle and great for anyone without much experience. The trail was easy and the countryside beautiful, and the time at Montserrat was perfect for some quick photos.

Confusing trip to horse riding

Harold_F, Oct 2023

The people taking the ride are absolutely great The booking agency and pick up in Barcelona are absolutely TERRIBLE THE POOR TOUR LEADERS ARE CONSTANTLY HAVING TO APOLOGISE FOR ALL THE INCONVENIENCE There were 14 people totally confused by your emails and directions I repeat The people at the horse riding were great and the views on horseback amazing.

Not what is described

Ken_H, Jul 2023

This is not what u expect . My expectation were riding horses up to a certain point up the mountains of Montserrat. What u get is being led up a path for about 1.5 km on horseback by on of the guides who did not have a clue or want to talk to me about anything on go on her phone . My daughter 14 who loves horse riding was very disappointed as was I. The travel guide who met us and took us to our bus was brilliant the bus driver brilliant and the tour of monastery was brilliant but the horse riding let us down for an expensive tour . If you are into horse riding this is not for you hire a electric scooter it's way more exciting .

Response from Host, Jul 2023

I apologize for the misunderstanding and disappointment you experienced during the horse riding portion of the tour. It's unfortunate that the actual experience did not meet your expectations. I understand that riding horses up the mountains of Montserrat was what you were anticipating, but instead, you were led on a path for a shorter distance by a guide who did not provide the level of engagement or conversation you were hoping for. This lack of interaction and the guide's preoccupation with their phone is certainly not the experience we aim to provide. I appreciate your feedback and will make sure to communicate this issue to the tour operator. It's important for them to be aware of your dissatisfaction with the horse riding component so that they can address and improve upon it in the future. On a positive note, I'm glad to hear that the travel guide, bus driver, and tour of the monastery were all brilliant. I apologize again for the letdown in the horse riding aspect and any inconvenience it caused. Thank you for sharing your experience, and I hope that if you have the opportunity to visit Montserrat again in the future, it will be a more enjoyable and fulfilling experience.

Amazing!

Laura_M, Jun 2023

Amazing experience! I had 0 horse riding experience, and everything went on perfectly. The ranch had such a beautiful trail overseeing the Montserrat. A really peaceful and relaxing experience. Our guide Laura made sure we are safe and comfortable with our horses. Our guide Roger, was extremely knowledgeable about the monastery. I recommend this to anyone of any age!

Stunning Scenery

Eugene_S, Apr 2023

Wonderful scenery and our host Martina was delightful. Everything was arranged perfectly for an amazing experience.

The horseback guides were...

Angie_P, Mar 2023

The horseback guides were knowledgeable and friendly, and the horses were lovely. Monserrat was a must see.

Half good and half bad

August_M, Mar 2023

The monastery was awesome but the horseback riding was terrible. The girl that gave the tour was extremely rude and would not stop harassing me the entire ride. It is also basically a ride for a children's party (they mostly have the horses on leads).

Really enjoyed my time

Jamie_K, Feb 2023

The horse ride was in a beautiful area with great views of the mountain. The horses are well taken care of and our guide Laura was really nice. The tour up top of Monserrat and the monastery was great. The basilica in the monastery is breathtaking as well as the view of the mountains and valley below. Our guide Martina was knowledgeable and very nice. We had plenty of free time to look around and enjoy the views.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Thank you for your kind words. We are so glad that you chose our tour to experience this experience with us and that you enjoyed it! looking forward to seeing you coming again!!

Wonderful

Carmayzha_M, Oct 2022

My friends and I had an amazing time! Thank you for such a great experience. The Montserrat was absolutely beautiful and the trail was so peaceful. Pablo thank you for being a terrific host!