8 Horse Riding in Barcelona to Build a Day Around

1.Montserrat Monastery & Horse Riding Experience from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 678 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $169Our pick

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat for a beginner-friendly horseback ride with guides such as Laura, followed by a guided visit to the basilica and monastery. Expect mountain views, calm horses, limited free time, and a small group of up to eight per riding group.

“The horseback riding was excellent, especially for beginners. The guides were extremely good. The time at Montserrat was short, but we were given excellent advice to let us make the most of it.”

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2.Half-Day Montserrat & Horse Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 238 reviews · from $136

Travel by air-conditioned minibus from central Barcelona to Montserrat, ride a calm horse through the national park, and tour the Benedictine monastery with a bilingual guide. The route suits beginners, though riding is limited to a gentle walk and time at the abbey is short.

“Han and Mar were great! Unfortunately weather wasn’t in our favor but still had an awesome time. The horseback riding was my absolute favorite. Everyone at the ranch was very kind.”

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3.Horseback Tour in Montserrat National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 112 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $116

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat with guides such as Frank or Jesús, visit the Benedictine abbey and its Black Madonna, then ride calm, well-cared-for horses through the countryside. This six-and-a-half-hour trip suits beginners, but the ride is mainly at a walking pace.

“We greatly enjoyed our trip to Montserrat, and the horseback trip afterwards. The tour was highly informative. The horseback portion is perfect for beginners, but it was very strictly walking only, so maybe not for those who have done more riding.”

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4.Montserrat Horseback Riding & Monastery – Small Group (Max 8)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $118

Travel from Barcelona in an air-conditioned eight-seat van, visit Montserrat Basilica and the Black Madonna, walk among its jagged peaks, then ride gentle horses for an hour at a mountain ranch. Guides such as Jorge, Jordi, Franko, and Juan have led this six-and-a-half-hour outing.

“Friendly guides, gorgeous scenery. Horses were well taken care of and the ride was just beautiful. So much fun!”

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5.Walking and Horse Riding Day-Trip in Montserrat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 40 reviews · from $95Best value

Join a small group of up to eight from Barcelona for a guided Montserrat monastery visit, a short national park walk, and a two-hour horseback ride along old hermitage routes. Expect mountain views, helpful guides, and a gentle trail ride suited to beginners aged 12 and over.

“My visit to Montserrat was great! Highly recommend this small group experience. A perfect mix of tourism, history, and nature. I was a solo visitor with no familiarity of Barcelona. The information provided via email leading up to and the morning of my trip was clear and dismissed any worry about getting to the meeting point. Our guide was exceptionally personable and informative. We learned so much about Barcelona and Catalunya on the drive to the mountains, before the destination tour even began. The stable guide paid extra attention to those with little or no riding experience. The ride was a gentle trail walk with lovely views of olive groves,…”

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6.Horseback Ride, Penedes, Wine Tasting & Tapas Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $958

Leave Barcelona by air-conditioned vehicle for a private Penedès outing with horseback riding in Pacs del Penedès and a guided wine tasting at Pares Balta. The ride suits different ability levels, while Laia leads the winery and tapas visit in English. Pickup is available from Barcelona hotels and rental flats.

“Horseback raising was amazing, beautiful and the guide was really helpful. Adapted to all levels of ability. Laia, the winery and tapas guide was the best! So kind, helpful and full of knowledge. We really enjoyed this visit!”

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7.Vineyard Horseback Riding & Wine Tasting + Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 6 hours · from $324

Travel by private car or minivan from Barcelona to Penedès for a guided horseback ride, winery visit, and wine tasting with tapas. Guides speak English, Spanish, and Catalan, with other languages available. Choose a luxury lunch or sunset tapas option for a special occasion.

“We had an amazing time on our trip, starting with a scenic horseback ride through rolling landscapes. The visit to a charming vineyard was perfect. Also, we really like the wine tasting tour. Thank you for this adventure. Overall, it was fantastic and unforgettable romantic experience. Would 100% recommend this tour.”

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8.PRIVATE Horseback Ride + Tapas + Wine Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · from $225

Travel from Barcelona to Penedès in a private air-conditioned car or minivan, ride through vineyards with a guide, then enjoy pica pica tapas made with regional ingredients. Giacomo and Niko have guided especially praised outings, and German, Spanish, Russian, Catalan, and French language support is available.

“Beautiful and peaceful scenery, the guide was very lovely and helpful as I was a beginner but made me feel super comfortable and made the experience so enjoyable and fun. Experience we will never forget.”

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