7 Horse Rides in Barcelona Worth Your Time

1.Montserrat Monastery & Horse Riding Experience from Barcelona

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

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat for a beginner-friendly guided horseback ride and a visit to the monastery and Basilica of Santa Maria. The horse ride takes place on mountain trails, not up to the monastery itself. Guides have included horse leader Laura and monastery guide Roger. Transport and monastery admission are included; food is not.

“Loved the horse riding, the guides were excellent and everything was so well organised. I would definitely recommend”

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2.Half-Day Montserrat & Horse Riding Tour

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

Travel from central Barcelona by air-conditioned minibus for a guided visit to Montserrat Abbey and an easy, roughly one-hour horseback ride in the national park. A riding monitor explains the basics, so beginners can take part. The La Moreneta visit depends on availability, and time at the monastery is limited.

“Paula was a great guide! Her knowledge of local history brought an already excellent tour to the next level. My only recommendation would be to allow more free time for visitors to explore all that Montserrat has to offer.”

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3.Horseback Tour in Montserrat National Park

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

From Passeig de Gràcia, travel by van to Montserrat for an abbey visit and market stop, then ride a horse through the national park on the route of three Romanesque hermitages. Groups are limited to eight, and guides may lead in English, German, Spanish, Basque or Catalan. The ride is walking pace, making it suitable for beginners who meet the tour’s age and weight limits.

“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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4.Walking and Horse Riding Day-Trip in Montserrat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 40 reviews · from $95

Travel from Barcelona with a guide and a group of no more than eight. Visit Montserrat Monastery, walk a short national-park trail, then ride for two hours on horseback along mountain routes near a local ranch. Expect big views, a compact schedule, and support at the stable for newer riders.

“My visit to Montserrat was great! Highly recommend this small group experience. A perfect mix of tourism, history, and nature. I was a solo visitor with no familiarity of Barcelona. The information provided via email leading up to and the morning of my trip was clear and dismissed any worry about getting to the meeting point. Our guide was exceptionally personable and informative. We learned so much about Barcelona and Catalunya on the drive to the mountains, before the destination tour even began. The stable guide paid extra attention to those with little or no riding experience. The ride was a gentle trail walk with lovely views of olive groves,…”

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5.Ebro Delta National Park: Guided Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 17 reviews · from $43Best value

From a wooden beach kiosk in Riumar, a Jeep takes you to the horses for a gentle guided ride through Ebro Delta rice fields. Your guide explains local rice cultivation, plants and wildlife. The private-group outing is listed at 50 minutes, though the time in the saddle may be closer to 30 minutes. English, Spanish and Catalan are offered.

“a superb quiet ride in the rice fields the tour was a bit short 30 min on horseback 🐎 our guides were great (🇨🇭)😁”

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6.Vineyard Horseback Riding & Wine Tasting + Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 6 hours · from $324

Travel from Barcelona in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for a Penedès winery visit, wine tasting with pica pica tapas, and a guided horseback ride among the vines. The outing takes about six hours. Guides have included Mehdi and Giacomo, though your guide may differ. The ride is described as one to one and a half hours, so confirm its length when booking.

“What a fantastic day! We were treated like VIPs from the time we were picked up. The tasting was thorough and we had time to explore the vineyard and museum afterwards. The lunch might have been the best food we had in Barcelona. We loved exploring the property by horseback. Would recommend for anyone who loves wine and horses! We appreciated the customer care who texted us every step of the way to ensure we were enjoying the experience.”

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7.PRIVATE Horseback Ride + Tapas + Wine Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · from $225

Travel by private, air-conditioned car or minivan from Barcelona to Penedès for a guided horseback ride among vineyards and rolling hills, followed by regional pica pica treats. The tour is private, with guides named Giacomo and Niko associated with past outings. A professional photoshoot is optional and costs extra.

“Beautiful and peaceful scenery, the guide was very lovely and helpful as I was a beginner but made me feel super comfortable and made the experience so enjoyable and fun. Experience we will never forget.”

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