Montserrat Monastery & Horse Riding Experience From Barcelona

Take in the spectacular scenery while participating in a one-of-a-kind experience and learning the basics of horseback riding. In a small group trip, have a good time and enjoy the personal approach. A half-day excursion to Catalonia's most famous mountain. Montserrat, which is topped by a Benedictine Monastery, is an excellent half-day trip for a delightful day in nature just a few kilometers outside of Barcelona.

Admire the Massif de Montserrat on your route to the Monastery, a stunning multi-peaked rocky range full of distinctive needle-shape formations. Visit the Monastery upon arrival, which was founded in the 10th century and still operates today with around 70 monks. It is particularly well-known for housing the image of La Moreneta, Catalonia's patron saint (visit not guaranteed). After the tour, you will have free time to shop for souvenirs, take photos, and so on.

Next, 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!

Itinerary:

08:15h – Welcome with our We specialist guide at Pasatge de la concepció, 7

08:30h – Starting the experience at Paseo de Gracia

• Go through Barcelona learning the stories about the buildings and the Eixample neighborhood designed on XIX century. 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 ciQes and towns.
  
• We will drive you through the County side 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
  

09:30h – 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
  

11:00h – Finish your riding and go up to the monastery of Montserrat

11.30h - 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 life style
  
• Enjoy the views from the Monastery
  

12.30h – Enjoy the free Qme Visit the farmers market

• Visit the cafeteria
  
• Check the souvenirs stores
  

13.00h – Meet your guide again to go back to the bus

• Way back to Barcelona
  

14.30h – End of the experience at the starQng point.