Premium Small Group Tour: Montserrat Monastery & Horse Riding Experience
Discover Montserrat’s spiritual beauty and ride through its stunning natural park on horseback
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. Awe at the breathtaking views while living a unique experience and learning the basics of horse riding. Have fun and feel unique in your experience with our Premium Small Group Tour.
- Available: Daily except Sundays & Tuesdays
- Duration: 6h
- Departure: 08h00 am. Check-in time 07h45.
- Meeting Point: Carrer Martí i Franquès 15 – 08028, Les Corts, Barcelona
- Languages: English & Spanish
Highlights
- 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
- Premium Small Group for a personalized experience
- Views of a unique landscape, a perfect getaway for nature lovers.
What To Expect
Half-day tour to Catalonia’s most emblematic mountain. Topped by a Benedictine Monastery, Montserrat is an ideal half-day trip to spend a fun day in nature, just a few kilometers away from Barcelona. On the way to the monastery, admire the Massif of Montserrat, a spectacular multi-peaked rocky range packed with unique needle-shaped formations. Upon arrival, visit the monastery, which was founded in the 10th century and still functions to this day, with over 70 monks. It is also well-known for hosting the figure of La Moreneta (visit not guaranteed), who is the patron saint of Catalonia. After the visit, you will have free time to buy a souvenir, take pictures, etc.
Next, get ready for a thrilling horseback ride along the Natural Park, offering breathtaking views of Montserrat. Enjoy the freedom and tranquility of the countryside while being led by experienced guides. The route is suitable for everyone. Enjoy the ride and the spectacular sight of the mountain!
Included
- Private Transport & Bilingual and knowledgeable tour guide, ensuring top quality service and great destination information.
- Monastery entrance ticket included
- A guided horseback ride with an experienced monitor, an amusing experience suitable for everyone.
- Free Time
Extras
- Tips (optional)
- Food or beverages
- Hotel pick up or transfer
Timing
- 08:30h
Start of the experience at Carrer Martí Franquès 15, Les Corts, 08028 Barcelona Go through Barcelona learning the stories about the buildings and the Eixample neighborhood designed in the XIXcentury.
We will drive you through 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- 09:45h
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- 10:00h
Start of the Riding
Enjoy the great views of the mountain of Montserrat
Enjoy the landscape- 11:45h
Finish your riding and go up to the monastery of Montserrat
- 12:15h
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- 12:45h
Enjoy the free time
Visit the farmers market
Visit the cafeteria
Check the souvenirs stores- 14:15h
Meet your guide again to go back to the bus
Way back to Barcelona- 15:30h
End of the experience at Gran Via de Carles III, 100 (El Corte Inglés) 08028 Barcelona.
Conditions
- Please, be at the starting point 15 minutes before start of the tour
- Monastery entrance ticket included
- 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 kilogram 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
- Comfortable clothing and shoes
- Tour may be affected due to special circumstances