The 7 Best Barcelona Horse Riding Tours

1.Montserrat Monastery & Horse Riding Experience from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 678 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $169Our pick

Pair a beginner-friendly horseback ride near Montserrat with a guided visit to its basilica and monastery. Guides such as Laura, Roger, Lucas, and Carlos have led parts of this experience. Expect mountain views, a calm trail, limited free time, and transport from Barcelona.

“The tour got off to a bad start as we were just getting out of the city on the bus the tour guide informed me that I would be able to ride the horses because of weight restriction of 209 lbs. We had to fill out our weight days in advance and after putting in our weights in pounds I was not given any notification that I was over the weight limit. I should have been notified days in advance by the company when I booked the tour or even when I checked in at the office location…..not on the bus when we were on the way. The check in…”

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2.Barcelona Off the Beaten Track Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 676 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $47Best value

Ride for about four hours with an English-speaking local guide through El Born, Ciutadella Park, Poblenou, the Olympic Port, and Barceloneta. Steel Donkey supplies the bike, lock, and helmet on request. Guides such as Bella, Julio, Claudia, and Marianna add local stories and practical tips.

“Not what I thought I signed up. Our guide (from Argentina, living in Barcelona for 20 years) wasn't a good leader and just rode off at times without people from the group. Three people in the group got left behind one time because she rode off without making sure everyone knew where we were going. She also took us to many small alleys where we could hardly ride and had to dismount and walk the bikes many times. On top of that, she took us to areas where her friends had shops and tried to get us to go inside but everyone in the group was frustrated by that point…”

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3.From Barcelona: Half-Day Montserrat & Horse Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 238 reviews · from $136

Travel by air-conditioned minibus from central Barcelona to Montserrat, visit its Benedictine abbey, then ride a calm horse through the national park. Guides such as Oriol, Han, Marc, and Laura have led different departures. The ride suits beginners, but free time at the monastery is limited.

“Both parts of the activity were amazing. Both guides were great. I will definitely recommend it.”

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4.From Barcelona: Horseback Tour in Montserrat National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 112 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $116

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat for an abbey visit, local food market, and a gentle horseback ride through the park. Small groups of up to eight make the day personal. Guides such as Frank, Jesus, and Natalia add history, clear instructions, and a friendly touch.

“Enjoyed our time in Montserrat and loved the horseback riding! One of the longest rides I have been to as a tourist and I appreciated the beauty of the mountainside! Highly recommend Jordy!”

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5.From Barcelona: Montserrat Walking and Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 81 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $116

Join a group of up to eight with guides such as Jordi or Frank for Montserrat’s monastery, a short national park walk, and a gentle two-hour horseback ride. Expect mountain, olive grove, and distant Mediterranean views, with horses suited to beginners.

“We had a lovely visit to Montserrat. Our small group of 8 was comfortably transported and looked after by our friendly and very knowledgeable guide. The cloisters and church are beautiful. We didn’t get to do much of a walk due to the trail being closed but the short walk we did do was pleasant. After a short and beautiful drive to the equestrian centre we were matched with lovely quiet well behaved horses. All the participants were beginner riders (except for me) and they were kept safe. If you want to go galloping off and not see the scenery this is not for you. It was a long peaceful…”

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6.From Barcelona: PRIVATE Horseback Ride + Tapas + Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $347

Leave Barcelona at 10 a.m. in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for Penedès. Ride calmly through vineyards with a guide, then enjoy regional pica pica and drinks in the countryside. Guides speak English, Spanish, Catalan, or French. The experience lasts 4.5 hours and suits groups of four or more.

“This was by far the best tour we had in Barcelona! The booking process was easy and the provider was easy to communicate with and answered all our questions when booking. Our guide, Giacomo, was so knowledgeable about the region, the wine, the wine making process and everything about our tour. It was specially exceptional because we were the only ones on the whole tour, we had a private transfer to and from the tour, a private horse ride and a private lunch in the countryside of Penedes. The drive to and from was easy. Giacomo was a fantastic guide. Our horse riding experience started at a traditional Spanish horse…”

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7.Horseback Ride, Penedes, Wine Tasting & Tapas Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $958

Leave Barcelona by private air-conditioned vehicle for a one-hour horseback ride near Pacs del Penedès, followed by a guided wine tasting and tapas lunch at Parés Baltà. No riding experience is required. The winery and tapas visit may be led by Laia, praised for her warmth and knowledge.

“Horseback raising was amazing, beautiful and the guide was really helpful. Adapted to all levels of ability. Laia, the winery and tapas guide was the best! So kind, helpful and full of knowledge. We really enjoyed this visit!”

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