Montserrat Monastery Half Day Experience from Barcelona
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Overview
Discover the wonders of Montserrat, a national park and place of pilgrimage for millions worldwide. Join your guide in an air‑conditioned private vehicle from Barcelona for a drive up the mountain, named for its saw‑like rock formations. Enjoy the view and hear about Montserrat’s Basilica and Monastery, home of la Moreneta (Black Madonna). We offer early access to visit before the crowds arrive. Depending on the selected option, your tour may include only the guided visit, the guided visit plus Basilica entry, or the full experience with access to the Black Madonna’s altar or listening to the Boys’ Choir. Upon arrival, enjoy a 45‑minute guided tour to discover Montserrat and its secrets. If included, enter the Basilica and see the Black Madonna. During your 2‑hour free time, explore the farmers’ market, walk to Saint Miguel Cross for breathtaking views, ride the Sant Joan Funicular, and more. Return to Barcelona at the end of the tour.
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GET TICKETSTicket Options (6) Options Available
Option(s)
Only Guided Tour
Difference from other options: Includes roundtrip from Barcelona and guided tour. No Basilica or Black Madonna entry, but more free time to exploreDuration: 5 hours 30 minutesMontserrat Experience: Enjoy the best views in this 5.30-hour roundtrip Tour from Barcelona. Enjoy a guided tour and take free time on your own.Luxury Air-Conditioned BusLanguage: English
Guided Tour & Basilica Entry
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutesMontserrat Experience: Enjoy the best views on this tour from Barcelona. Includes guided tour, Basilica access, and free time to explore on your ownLuxury Air-Conditioned BusLanguage: English
Starting from
$16.85
Option(s)
Private Tour (half-day)
Duration: 5 hoursPrivate tour just for you: We’ll pick you up at your accommodation in a private luxury vehicle for a private tour to Montserrat with your own guide.Guided tour: You can choose to visit the Black Madonna or enjoy the Boys’ Choir performance, available in English or Spanish.
Starting from
$18.06
Option(s)
Tour, Basilica & Boys' Choir
Duration: 5 hoursMontserrat Experience: Discover the best views, enjoy a guided tour of this religious temple, free time, and listen to the famous Boys' Choir.Transfer: Our private A/C bus will take us from Barcelona to Montserrat on a 1h ride, and then we will be back at around 2.30 pm.Language: English
Tour, Basilica & Black Madonna
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutesMontserrat Experience: Enjoy the best views on this tour from Barcelona. Includes guided tour, Basilica and Black Madonna access, and free time.Luxury Air-Conditioned BusLanguage: English
Starting from
$22.87
Option(s)
Montserrat, Lunch & Winery
Duration: 9 hoursTaste & tradition: Enjoy a local liquor tasting in Montserrat, savor lunch in the countryside, and end the day with a wine tasting at a boutiqueFull day experience: Take the cogwheel train in Montserrat, visit the basilica, enjoy free time, and head to a scenic winery for panoramic views.Transfer: Our private A/C bus will take us during the whole trip from 8.30 am until approx. 5.30 pm.Language: English
Starting from
$107.14
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- The "Only Guided Tour" option does not include tickets (Monastery tour and roundtrip only)
- Round transfer from the centre of Barcelona to the Monastery
- 2 Hour Free Time to Explore Montserrat on Your Own
- The "Tour, Basilica & Boys' Choir" option includes tickets for the Boys' Choir and Basilica
- The "Tour, Basilica & Black Madonna" option includes Basilica entry and touching the Black Madonna
- English-Speaking Professional Guide
- The "Guided Tour & Basilica Entry" option ONLY includes Ticket to the Basilica
- The "Montserrat, Lunch & Winery" option includes a cogwheel train ride and visit to historic winery
What's not Included
- Food and drinks in the Half Day options
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible (Please let us know if this is your case since we need to arrange with the bus in advance)
- 'Montserrat with Boys' choir' option is available from Monday to Friday. The Tour starts at 9.30am
- 'Montserrat + winery + lunch' option is a full day tour, available from Monday to Saturday. The Tour starts at 8.30am
- 'Montserrat with La Moreneta' option is available from Monday to Sunday. The Tour starts at 8.30am and at 1.30pm.
- We meet all travelers at a meeting point. Travelers cannot enter their own pickup location.
- The tour guide will be waiting at the meeting point, holding a red burgundy umbrella.
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