Design your own perfect itinerary with this bundle of tickets, audio guides, & maps.
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Explore a Catalonian hinterland, soak up picturesque views from the Montserrat Monastery, and learn all about it from an audio guide.
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Don’t worry about queues at the Black Madonna, as your timed tickets have got you covered. Roam the rest of the Gothic basilica leisurely!
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Time travel to the bombing of the monastery at the audio-visual exhibit and see masterpieces by artists like Dali, Monet, and El Greco at the museum.
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Upgrade your tickets to see Europe's oldest boys' choir or opt for a scenic ride with train transfers plus a rack-railway ride!
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Did you know? Montserrat is Catalan for 'saw'. The monastery's name is a nod to the mountain's serrated-looking peaks.
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Timed entry to Black Madonna
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Entry to the Museum of Montserrat
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Entry to the Montserrat audiovisual exhibit
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Audio guide for the basilica and Black Madonna in Catalan, Spanish, English, French, German, Dutch, Russian, and Japanese
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Map & informative booklet
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Escolania de Montserrat boys' choir performance (as per option selected)
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Train transfers from Barcelona (as per option selected)
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Rack railway ride in Montserrat (as per option selected)
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Renee
Dec, 2024
3x great: views and nature (tip: go as early as possible), basilica + Mary with child, museum + collection of paintings - very nice to do this with the audio tour, own pace and excellent explanationsView original review in Dutch
Jhoo
Nov, 2024
It was awesome! If you visit Montserrrat, I do rercommend you to stay overnight there. Montserrat's night offers you entire different 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.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
A basilica of reverie
Montserrat comprises the Sanctuary of the Virgin Mary of Montserrat and the Benedictine monastery which for almost 1,000 years has been at the service of pilgrims from all over the world. These pilgrims come to worship the Black Madonna, a Romanesque sculpture dating from the late 12th century featuring delicately carved features. Enjoy timed entry tickets to see the Black Madonna, before you set off to explore the rest of Montserrat.
The rest of the Montserrat complex
With an audio guide, a map, and an informative booklet, you can discover on your own all the most important facets of the monastery's history, not to mention the major sites of the Sanctuary of Montserrat. The Audiovisual Room 'Montserrat Portes Endins' showcases what Montserrat is all about and what it means. The exhibition revolves around three main elements: the mountain, the monastery, and the sanctuary.
The Museum of Montserrat (MDM) is home to one of the country's most important art collections. Containing works by Caravaggio, El Greco, Rusiñol, Casas, Picasso, Dali, Monet, and others, it also has a valuable collection of the Archaeology of the Ancient World with archaeological remains from the Near East (ancient Persia, Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Holy Land). There are also temporary exhibitions in addition to the permanent collection. The MDM was declared a Museum of National Interest in 2006.
Montserrat Boys’ Choir, which serves the sanctuary of Montserrat, is one of the oldest in Europe that accompanies religious ceremonies and communal prayers in the basilica, from Monday to Friday at 1 pm.
What to bring
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It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes along with comfortable shoes as the tour involves a fair amount of walking.
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Carry sunscreen, sunhat, sunglasses, and a bottle of water, especially during summer months.
What's not allowed
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Strict dress code: It is mandatory to cover shoulders and knees for both men and women. Flipflops aren't allowed.
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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
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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.
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There’s a restaurant on site (not included in the price).
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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.
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Mass at the Basilica takes place Monday to Saturday at 11am and 9.30am on all holidays including Sundays.
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The Escolania de Montserrat boys sing at the basilica daily between Monday to Friday at 1pm and during Sunday Mass at 11am.
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Choir performance times may vary in accordance with special religious celebrations and the school calendar.
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Note that last-minute time changes may occur without prior notice.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
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Entry to the Black Madonna is timed. Monday - Sunday at 08:00 am - 10:30 am and 12:00 pm - 18:25 pm.
Ticket redemption point
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Begin your experience at Montserrat Tourist Office.
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Address: Unnamed Road,08199 Monestir de Montserrat, 08199, Barcelona, Spain.
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