The 6 Best Horses Tours

1.Montserrat Monastery & Horse Riding Experience from Barcelona

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

Pair a guided horseback ride near Montserrat with a visit to its hilltop monastery. Expect calm horses, easy trails, mountain views, and guides such as Laura, Carlos, Roger, or Lucas, depending on the day. The day runs about seven hours, but monastery time can feel short.

“Our tour guides were fantastic - for the Monastery and our horseback riding portion. They were knowledgeable, fun, and easy to talk to. Of course the sites were amazing. We even saw a monk which we hear is rare. The riding portion was phenomenal. We had those with experience and those with none and the guides and horses were fantastic. And the scenery! Highly recommend this company and this tour.”

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2.Cusco: 3-Hour Horse Riding Tour to the Temple of the Moon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $65

Ride from Vieja Estancia Ranch through Andean trails to the Temple of the Moon, with a bilingual guide, helmet, saddle, hotel pickup, and a group limited to six. Guides such as Holger, Olger, Beni, and Jorge explain Inca and pre-Inca culture while you enjoy wide views of Cusco.

“The horseback riding tour to the Temple of the Moon was simply amazing. The pickup was quick and efficient, making the start of the experience very smooth. Once we arrived, our guide was extremely friendly and professional. The instructions were clear, and he was always ready to help. Additionally, his commentary on the site was very interesting and informative. The horses were lovely, very well cared for, and a pleasure to ride. I enjoyed every moment of this excursion and highly recommend it to all nature and culture lovers!”

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3.Montserrat Horseback Riding & Monastery – Small Group (Max 8)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $118

You’ll travel from Barcelona in an air-conditioned eight-seat van, visit Montserrat Basilica and the Black Madonna, walk through the mountain park, then ride gentle horses for about an hour. Guides such as Jorge, Jordi, Franko, and Juan lead the day, with a maximum of eight people.

“The guide was friendly and informative. The horseback ride and the saddles were nice. The views were amazing. The van ride had a/c and was comfortable. The guide was the highlight as he was engaging and fun.”

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4.Montserrat Monastery Horse Riding & Walk – Small Group (Max 8)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $118

Join a maximum of eight people for a guided Montserrat day trip from Barcelona. Your guide, possibly Frank, Juan, or Jordy, leads you through the basilica and mountain trails before a gentle one-hour horseback ride. No riding experience is needed, but moderate fitness helps.

“This was such a fun and unique day trip! The mountains were breathtaking and our guide was extremely informative and kind. The horseback riding was super fun! The guides there were so helpful and reassuring as some of us in the group had never even ridden a horse. Truly a wonderful time!”

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5.Kastraki: Meteora Morning Horse Riding with Monastery Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $88

Join a local English or Greek-speaking guide for a 1.5-hour horseback ride around Meteora’s quieter trails. You’ll ride gentle horses, stop for photos, visit Ipapanti Monastery, and hear about monastic life, geology, and local history. No riding experience is needed.

“Wonderful. The guides were friendly and informed and the horses were excellent!”

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6.Horseback Tour Through Saba Beach and Local Temples.

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 13 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $46Best value

Ride beside Saba Beach on a gentle horse with an English-speaking instructor. You’ll receive a safety briefing, helmet, and water before passing fishing boats, coconut trees, and local sights. Choose 30 or 60 minutes, with private options and optional hotel pickup available.

“Personeel is begaan met de paarden. Super fijn dat je maar met 2 pers de rit hebt, daardoor kan er goed aangepast worden aan niveau.”

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