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Montserrat Monastery & Horse Riding Experience from Barcelona

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About this experience

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.

At a glance

  • Duration: 7 hr

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Small Group Tour
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour7 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 7 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is 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 and highlights

Welcome with your guide at World Experience offices

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 Countryside and you will start to see the great mountain of Montserrat Get into the Natural Park of Montserrat
See the great views while your are going up to the mountain

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

Start of the Riding
Enjoy the great views of the mountain of Montserrat
Enjoy the landscape

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 from the Monastery

Enjoy the free time
Visit the farmers market
Visit the cafeteria
Check the souvenirs stores

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

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • World Experience

Accessibility and practical details

  • 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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 7 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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