Listing ID: 28157
From Barcelona: Visit To The Montserrat Monastery And Horse Riding Experience
★★★★★ 5 / 5
9 Reviews
Enjoy a memorable day out in Montserrat and escape the hustle and bustle of Barcelona with this horse riding experience in the Natural Park after visiting the Monastery on top of the Mountain.
Duration: 5 Hours (approx.)Easy Cancellation - Cancel 3 days before for a full refund
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On the way to the Monastery, admire the Massif of Montserrat, a spectacular multi-peaked rocky range packed of unique needle-shape formations. Upon arrival, visit the Monastery, which was founded in the 10th century and still functions to this day, with over 150 monks. It is also well-known for hosting the figure of La Moreneta (the dark one), who is the patron saint of Catalonia.
Next, descend to a nearby equestrian center on the Montserrat Cable Car enjoying the beautiful views on the way, located at the foothill of the Massif. Get ready for a thrilling horseback ride along the Natural Park, offering breathtaking views of Montserrat. All while enjoying the freedom and tranquility of the countryside. Lead by experienced guides, the route is suitable for everyone.
Enjoy the ride and the spectacular sight of the mountain!
- What To Expect
- A half day tour guided by a knowledgeable tour guide, ensuring top quality service and great destination information.- A guided horseback ride with an experienced monitor, an amusing experience suitable for everyone.
- Visit the Monastery of Montserrat and surroundings. Have the best views of the holy Mountain
- Montserrat Cable Car descent with beautiful views
- Premium Small Group for a personalized experience
- Views of a unique landscape, a perfect getaway for nature lovers.
- What Is Included
- A half day tour guided by a knowledgeable tour guide, ensuring top quality service and great destination information.- A guided horseback ride with an experienced monitor, an amusing experience suitable for everyone.
- Visit the Monastery
- Montserrat Cable Car descent with beautiful views
- Views of a unique landscape, a perfect getaway for nature lovers.
- Private transport from/to Barcelona in a luxury Mercedes Cabrio Minibus.
- What Is Not Included
- Gratuities (optional)- Food or beverages
- Hotel pick up or transfer
- Know Before You Go
- Maximum group size: 15 people- Due to horse safety restrictions, anyone with a weight above 95 kilogram or below 12 years of age won't be allowed to join this activity
- At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place. In case of not reaching the minimum of participants, tour will be rescheduled
- This product is subject to cancellation or rescheduling based on inclement weather
- Comfortable clothing and shoes
- For your own safety, a helmet is provided and is compulsory during the ride
- Occasionally the Montserrat mountain railway has to undergo maintenance, if the railway is undergoing maintenance, this tour's route and the hike will be adjusted to include all the best views and ensure you still see the Montserrat Abbey, and have a great time
- FAQ
Which the maximum weight possible?
Due to horse safety restrictions, anyone with a weight above 95 kilogram or below 12 years of age won't be allowed to join this activity
Customer Reviews (9 reviews)
★★★★★ Reviewed by Lacey on 2019-07-12
We had a wonderful trip to Barcelona two weeks ago. One of the highlights was the tour of Montserrat and the trail ride in the countryside below it. Our guide, Stephen, was great - he was knowledgeable, fun and gave us a in-depth tour of the monastery and the history of the region. Ask for him by name! Juan, the ranch owner, was equally awesome. He was a knowledgeable horseman and his horses were in good shape and well-suited for their jobs. Three of us are experienced equestrians and one of us is a beginner, and we all enjoyed the ride on the pilgrimage road. This gives you a different and better perspective than a typical tourist activity.
Well worth it!!!
★★★★★ Reviewed by Nathan on 2019-07-03
We went horseback riding in the morning and Juan was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about his ranch and horses. And afterwords, Aćuaro took us up to the monastery via cable car and gave us a very nice introduction to the monastery and told many stories of Montserrats history. And then we were given free time to go inside the beautiful cathedral. Overall, well worth the time and money. Aćuaro, our tour guide, really made the experience unforgettable and you'll be lucky if you get him!
Wonderful tour!
★★★★★ Reviewed by Bertha on 2019-06-15
This tour is well worth it! Our guide Stephen was amazing-he is very personable and knows a lot about the area and the history of the mountains and monastery. We had a cloudy rainy day, but still really enjoyed ourselves and felt like we got a great experience anyway. The horseback riding was really fun and the monastery and mountains are beautiful. Highly recommend!
A most excellent day.
★★★★★ Reviewed by Brenda on 2019-06-11
The guide was very friendly and knowledgable. The weather was miserable while touring the monastery, even so,the magnificent outdoor scenery was outstanding. It was very crowded in the church and gift shop making it difficult to really appreciate. The cable car ride was fantastic but again, extremely crowded.
The afternoon horseback ride was fabulous. The weather cooperates and the rain stopped just in time to enjoy the scenery and countryside. Juan was a wonderful guide. This is a man who loves his horses and it shows. All were in fantastic condition, great equipment is used with care to fit and comfort for the horse.
A 10 out of 10 experience for me.
Amazing Day!
★★★★★ Reviewed by Brittany on 2019-06-06
This was by far one of my favorite experiences! The ranch owner was super cool and very informative. You can tell that he really loves his horses. Our tour guide, Flavio gave us an awesome guide at the monastery and we even got to take the cable car down which was an exciting surprise! As a bonus, Flavio had an awesome playlist and was a great driver!
DO NOT MISS THIS TOUR!