Travel stress-free with hourly trains and convenient roundtrip access!
-
Simplify your Montserrat trip with roundtrip train transfers, multilingual audio guides, entry tickets, maps, and a handy booklet.
-
Get up close to the Virgin with timed entry to the Black Madonna and discover the meaning of hidden symbols through pre-recorded commentary.
-
Ride the iconic cogwheel, catch the audio-visual exhibit of the Monastery's history, and explore artworks by renowned artists—all in one trip!
-
Upgrade to hear the angelic voices of the Escolania de Montserrat boys' choir and witness an age-old ceremony!
-
Fun fact: The Escolanía de Montserrat is one of the oldest music schools in Europe.
-
-
Train transfers from Barcelona
-
Timed entry to Black Madonna
-
Entry to the Museum of Montserrat
-
Entry to the Montserrat audiovisual exhibit
-
Rack railway ride
-
Audio guide for the monastery and Black Madonna in Catalan, Spanish, English, French, German, Dutch, Russian, and Japanese
-
Escolania de Montserrat boys' choir performance (optional)
-
Map & informative booklet
-
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
How do we collect reviews?
Guests from United States, Canada, United Kingdom and over 44 countries have loved this experience
Deborah
Nov, 2024
It was great that everything was included. However, the "audio guide" was the app! No one told us that until we got there, so we were not able to do that part as wi-fi & cell signal was weak so we couldn't download it. So if you go, download the app & bring headsets!!! Other than than it was an amazing day trip that was totally worth it. We were warned because of the weather to go another day but it was our last day so we braved the rain, which eventually stopped & we had a little bit of sunshine! :).
Solomiya
Sep, 2024
Everything went smoothly. It’s very convenient to have all your tickets purchased online and be able to easily transfer between trains. Finding the booth to retrieve our tickets was straightforward. Montserrat is a truly beautiful place to visit, and I highly recommend setting aside an entire day for this trip. There are numerous hiking paths to explore, offering stunning views of the area. You’ll also find a few nice spots to enjoy a coffee or lunch. We definitely plan to come back to experience more of what this amazing area has to offer.
Lucien
Sep, 2024
All the reservations through the purchased tickets (train tickets, cable car, site visits and return trip) were correct like clockwork. The itinerary and accompanying explanations and information were also complete and thus very helpful. The only issue that worried us was the weeks of waiting for the tickets. Although we booked quite early and immediately received the booking confirmation with booking number but for the ticktes we ended up having to contact you ourselves via chat a week before our departure because the tickets were delayed. The person at the chat immediately helped us well to download the tickets. In conclusion, organizationally everything was correct which left us with a very good feeling about our visit to Montserrat.View original review in Dutch
Barbara
Jun, 2024
Everything was quick and easy to find and redeem, Montserrat is beautiful and worth spending a few hours in What I didn't like was having to give them my Credit card details for the audiobook deposit
Sonia
May, 2024
I purchased all-inclusive tickets online. Monserrat is spectacular. The view is amazing. The walking is not for the faint of heart as the climbing of stairs is steep; however, the beauty of it is worth it and it is equipped for wheelchairs. I highly recommend visiting. It's best to redeem tickets at the subtrain station downtown near the bull-fighting ring. It's a little tricky getting there but you'll need to catch R5 subtrain all the way to Massarat. Once there, you'll catch a different rail train that takes you up the mountain. These two trains are near each other.
Board a train and set out on a round-trip journey from Barcelona to explore Montserrat, where a crown of serrated mountains stands tall to awe you. Visit the Information Office to get your hands on the multi-lingual audio guide and informative booklet, along with a map to locate and deep dive into key highlights.
Revered religious sites
The centuries-old Basilica of Montserrat is a revered pilgrim site, as the Throne of the Virgin of Montserrat, the Black Madonna, resides here. Get swift access to this world-famous Romanesque sculpture with timed entry and roam the rest of the basilica at your own pace. Stand in awe of the golden arches and ornaments adorning the walls of the Basilica. Upgrade your ticket to attend the prayer ceremony and liturgical celebrations with the boys’ choir of Escolanía de Montserrat, one of Europe’s oldest music schools.
Museums to explore
A historically rich and artistically significant site, the Open-Air Museum in Montserrat is a sanctuary comprising of multiple religious sites. Located here is the Holy Grotto, also called Santa Cova, where, according to legends, the sculpture of the Virgin of Montserrat was hidden to protect it from Moorish invaders. Catch a glimpse of the exhibition of Audiovisual Space Montserrat Portes Endins, which tells the story of the monastery, sanctuary, and the serrated mountains. To explore the artistic culture of the region, head over to the Museum of Montserrat, which was crowned a museum of national interest in 2006. Works by artists such as Monet, Dali, and Picasso grace the walls of the museum, with important archaeological collections from Mesopotamia, Persia, and Egypt displayed proudly in the museum.
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.
-
When planning your visit from Barcelona, factor in at least 70 minutes for the commute and 20 minutes for the uphill walk to the Black Madonna.
-
Mass at the Basilica takes place Monday to Saturday at 11am and 9.30am on all holidays including Sundays.
-
The Escolania de Montserrat boys sing at the basilica daily between Monday to Friday at 1pm and during Sunday Mass at 11am.
-
Choir performance times may vary in accordance with special religious celebrations and the school calendar.
-
-
Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
-
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.
Ticket Redemption Point for the Train tickets:
-
Redeem your ticket at the FGC (Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya) ticket office at Barcelona-Plaça Espanya Station. You will need to exchange your voucher for your transportation ticket at the ticket office, open from 8 AM until 2 PM.
-
The transportation ticket includes the train and the rack railway. There are trains leaving for Montserrat every hour starting at 8:36 AM. You can check the departure times of the train on the official website of the FGC: https://www.fgc.cat/en/.
Ticket Redemption Point in Montserrat
-
Show your ticket at the Montserrat Tourist Office, to redeem the Open Air Museum tickets.
-
Address: 08199 Monestir de Montserrat, 08199, Barcelona, Spain.
-
Similar experiences you'd love
Top things to do in Barcelona
Browse by themes
Nearby cities to explore
World at your tap.
Get the Headout app to get tickets on your phone and access app-only deals. Talk about win-win.
