2 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 $136Best value

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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