Montserrat Monastery Horse Riding & Walk – Premium Small Group

Recommended by 98% of travelers

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Barcelona, Spain

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10+ bookings last month.

6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· Krystle_I ·

Sep 2025

This was such a fun and unique day trip! The mountains were breathtaking and our guide was extremely informative and kind. The horseback riding was super fun! The guides there were so helpful and reassuring as some of us in the group had never even ridden a horse. Truly a wonderful time!

· BlueLisaWilliamson ·

Jun 2025

Wonderful experience. Patient guides and gentle horses. The views were amazing! Montserrat was beautiful and our guide was very knowledgeable and respectful.

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Overview

Escape the crowds of Barcelona for one of the city’s most relaxing-yet-adventurous day trips: hiking and horseback-riding the spectacularly beautiful Montserrat, Catalonia’s signature mountain and a spectacular national park. You’ll hike along a Romanesque hermitage route, your guide helping you discover the area’s wildlife, flora, history, and more. Arriving at a local ranch, you’ll end with some four-hoofed R&R in the Montserrat countryside, surrounded by exquisite mountain views.

Explore Montserrat via hiking and horseback—no expertise required
Your guide takes you along ancient Roman routes, getting fabulous bird's-eye views
Hassle-free round-trip transfers from Barcelona
Limited to 8 travelers, you'll get an intimate, small-group experience

What's Included

Eight-seater air-conditioned van for Premium small group, maximum 8 people
One-hour guided horseback ride in Montserrat Natural Park
Entrance to Montserrat Monastery Basilica
Guided walk through Montserrat Natural Park with certified, professional guides

Gratuities
Drinks / Snacks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Tours by Uni
Pg. de Gràcia, 29, Eixample, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
UNIque Tours Barcelona - Tours By Uni Pg. de Gracia 29 08007 Barcelona We will leave at 8:00am. I kindly ask you to be 5 minutes in advance at the meeting point.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Barcelona

55 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Abadia De Montserrat

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Montana de Montserrat

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Montserrat Mountains

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Barcelona

55 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Infant seats available

Most travelers can participate
For safety and animal welfare reasons, all participants must comply with the following requirements: Minimum age: 12 years Maximum weight: 90 kg (200 lbs) Participants who do not meet these requirements may be refused participation at the time of the activity. In such cases, no refunds will be issued. If you are unsure whether you meet these requirements, we strongly recommend contacting us prior to booking.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Featured review

Ric_F

The horses are well cared for and trained well. The view of the mountain while riding is breathtaking. Juan was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable and pleasant.

Reviews

4.9

based on 47 reviews

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Very nice excursion.

Samuel_M, Mar 2026

We started the excursion with horse back riding which I really enjoy it. Riding on a horse was the very first time for me but it all went superb. Afterwards we went to the monastery of Montserrat. Finally we did a short hike. In general we had a great day !

This was such a fun and...

Krystle_I, Sep 2025

Stunning views everywhere you go.

Jonathon_H, Jun 2025

This journey was an amazing time. I went with my sisters and girlfriend and had a blast. The horseback riding was amazing with beautiful views of Monserrat mountain the whole time. The monastery was also amazing with beautiful views of the valley and mountains.

Breathtaking Montserrat

Ric_F, Jun 2025

The horses are well cared for and trained well. The view of the mountain while riding is breathtaking. Juan was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable and pleasant.

Great Experience

BlueLisaWilliamson, Jun 2025

Wonderful experience. Patient guides and gentle horses. The views were amazing! Montserrat was beautiful and our guide was very knowledgeable and respectful.

Views for Miles

Linda_M, Jun 2025

Jordy was an amazing tour guide. We had a wonderful time with him visiting the Monastery, he was informative and answered all of our crazy questions. The horseback riding was fun as well. Luckily, we had no mishaps, all went smoothly, as the two guides for the ride weren't very attentive to the riders. They both led the way, talked, flirted with one another the entire time, leaving 6 beginners to figure it out. We all laughed about them "needing to get a room". Regardless, a good time was had, we all made it safely back to our pickup location and had a nice experience.

Amazing views and history

Caroline_D, Apr 2025

Montserrat is absolutely a must to visit. It was very special with a nice short walk around the monastery and in the trails around. Amazing views and history. Our guide Frank was engaging and very knowledgeable… Horseback was a nice addition however there were no interaction with the horse guide or stops during the trail for pictures. I would suggest to add it for a better experience. Very good day!

Great time. The horses...

Steve_A, Apr 2025

Great time. The horses were very tame and easy to ride. The owner of the horses was very patient and had a great ride.

It was such an amazing...

Devon_K, Mar 2025

It was such an amazing experience! We are a family of 5 (kids 13yo, 11yo and 8yo) and everyone could participate and enjoy their time.

A relaxing way to enjoy the countryside in Barcelona.

Gordon_C, Jun 2024

It was very relaxing on the horseback surrounded with the mountain scene. A slow ride and no experience is needed.

Must do to get out of the city

K_T, Apr 2024

Frank was the best tour guide. Very knowledgeable about the history in relation to Spain and the monastery. You do so much and get back to Barcelona to continue with the other half of the day. I would recommend and do again if we come back! Amazing experience.

Fantastic tour

Lingehswari_E, Jan 2024

The guide Frank was excellent! He was very entertaining and had alot of information for us The location was good. A bit chilly but great atmosphere and the horses were so a accomodating.

Beautiful Hike & Ride

georgette_s, Feb 2023

Had a 1 hour morning hike at the Monastery on Monserrat and toured the church. Beautiful views of the mountains from up high. Then made a short drive to a local ranch for an hour trail ride. All horses were good on the trail except for my sisters horse that turned back 5 minutes into the ride. She had to be led by the guide handling the reigns. All in all we saw fabulous scenery and enjoyed the tour.