Guided Tours

Montserrat Half-Day Trip with Transfers & Rack-Railway Ride

Montserrat Monastery exterior with scenic mountain backdrop, Barcelona, Spain.

Tourists exploring Montserrat Monastery in Spain with mountain backdrop.

Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey interior with tourists exploring the historic architecture.

Montserrat Monastery with Black Madonna statue and scenic mountain backdrop, Barcelona, Spain.

Say goodbye to planning stress with this thoughtfully organized tour!

Get to Montserrat with round-trip transfers from Barcelona and immerse yourself in spirituality as you ascend the hill on a cogwheel ride.

With timed entry, follow your guide to the Black Madonna and discover the hidden meaning behind the orb in the Virgin’s hand.

Sample monk-made liquors and deep dive into Monastery history with an immersive audio-visual exhibit along with a showcase of rare religious relics.

Personalize your tour: enjoy a quiet morning visit or watch the sunset after an afternoon tour. English and Spanish-speaking guides are available.

Fun fact: According to local folklore, shepherds discovered a statue of the Virgin Mary in a cave, leading to the establishment of the monastery.

Guided tour of Montserrat Monastery

AC coach transfers from Barcelona

Expert English and Spanish-speaking monolingual/bilingual guide (as per option selected)

Timed entry to Black Madonna

Entry to the Montserrat audiovisual exhibit

Rack railway ride

Local liquor tasting

Radio guide system

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Timothy
4/5
Nov, 2024
Billed as half day and it just squeezed into that at 4.5 hours but it felt a little rushed. But guide Sandra was excellent, funny and good English. Why the Monastery cannot implement a better queueing system is a mystery as they plenty of experience, but that's not the tour company fault.
M.
5/5
Jul, 2024
Super arranged. Pick-up location was easy to find. Good guide. Knew a lot. Told nice story. Montserrat itself is impressive. Located in a beautiful location. Especially take the little train to the top. Views are spectacular.
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Raquel
4/5
Mar, 2025
The hour bus ride went smoothly. Although it started 6 hrs it was not more like 4 1/2. Guide was vary informational. I did feel like we were rushed and didn't have enough time to see everything.
Cruz
5/5
Feb, 2025
Male was extraordinary leading the tour and directions, her storytelling was enriching and fun. Thank you Male!!! All your suggestions were spot on. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹💕🙏🏻✨
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Ligia
5/5
Jan, 2025
The tour was wonderful! The guide Glória was sensational. Be careful that they leave on time. We booked in the morning and arrived 5 minutes later and the bus had already left. We rescheduled for the afternoon but had to pay an extra fee.
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Trains and rack railway

Leave behind the hustle of the city of Barcelona as you head towards the serene beauty of spiritual Montserrat, the magical mountain range of Catalonia. Begin your trip in your comfortable coach from the meeting point to the foot of the mountain, at which point you will board a cogwheel train, ascending the mountain steadily until you hit a height of just a little over 4,000 ft, traversing the natural cement and sandstone rocks of the mountain and enjoying the majestic views as you go along before arriving at the Monastery.

Basilica of Montserrat

Visit the Basilica of Montserrat, which houses the Virgin of Montserrat, who was the patron saint of Catalonia. You can also admire from a distance the famous 12th-century Romanesque carving of the Verge Moreneta, better known as the Black Madonna. The treasures within the monastery are almost as breathtaking as the views from it.

You will then be given some free time to visit the audio-visual exhibition about the creation of Montserrat and its rich history, as well as get to taste the typical liquors of the mountain, handmade at the monastery itself. Depending on the time you arrive, you may get to enjoy the beautiful performance by the Escolania of Montserrat, the children’s choir at the sanctuary.

What to bring

It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes along with comfortable shoes as the tour involves a fair amount of walking.

Carry sunscreen, sunhat, sunglasses, and a bottle of water, especially during summer months.

What's not allowed

Strict dress code: It is mandatory to cover shoulders and knees for both men and women. Flipflops aren't allowed.

Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography is a no-go inside the basilica.

Accessibility

The majority of the Monastery complex is accessible to guests with disabilities but wheelchair users won’t be able to get right up to the Black Madonna.

Additional information

During booking, the time slot you select is for your timed entrance to visit Black Madonna. All other parts of your visit can be done at your own pace.

Choir performance times may vary in accordance with special religious celebrations and the school calendar.

Be ready for a brisk walk up to the Black Madonna.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.