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The previous price was AU$221 and current price is AU$209 per adult
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Features

  • 5h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover the breathtaking beauty of Montserrat on a memorable day trip from Barcelona. Choose between a guided Group Tour or upgrade to a Private Experience for a more personalised journey. Travel through the scenic Catalan countryside before exploring the historic Benedictine Monastery, the magnificent Basilica, and stunning mountain landscapes.

    Private guests also enjoy a scenic Cable Car ride, while both options offer time to experience one of Catalonia's most iconic destinations.

    ✔ Choose between Group or Private Tour
    ✔ Visit the Montserrat Monastery & Basilica
    ✔ Scenic mountain views and free time to explore
    ✔ Cable Car included (Private Option)
    ✔ Expert guide throughout your experience
    ✔ Comfortable return transport from Barcelona

Activity location

  • Montserrat
    • Montserrat, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Av. del Marquès de l'Argentera, 6
    • 6 Avinguda del Marquès de l'Argentera
    • 08003, Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain

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Montserrat English Guided Tour

  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • English
Price details
AU$243.06
AU$230.91 x 1 AdultAU$230.91
Total
The previous price was AU$243.06 and current price is AU$230.91
5% off

Private tour

  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • English

Hotel Pickup & Drop-Off: Transport.
Private local tour guide.
Duration: 6 hours: (approx.)
Hot/Cold Drink
This option includes: Access to Museum, Basilica, Throne & Black Madonna, Cogwheel & Funicular Tickets

Price details
AU$1,145.16
AU$1,087.90 x 1 AdultAU$1,087.90
Total
The previous price was AU$1,145.16 and current price is AU$1,087.90
5% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Funicular inside Montserrat (private option only)
  • Inclusions
    Cogwheel train or Cable car to Montserrat (private option only)
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pick-up & drop-off in Barcelona (private option only)
  • Inclusions
    Basilica entry ticket — visit La Moreneta, the Black Madonna
  • Inclusions
    Expert certified guide — group or exclusive private option
  • Inclusions
    Access to the Museum & Throne (private option only)
  • Inclusions
    1 hot/soft drink per guest (private option only)
  • Inclusions
    Return transport from central Barcelona in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Inclusions
    Early access entry to Montserrat Monastery — beat the crowds.
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pick-up & drop-off (for group tours)
  • Exclusions
    Food and Drinks (for group tours)

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Wear comfortable clothes suitable for walking and exploring Montserrat
    • Dress code required: covered shoulders and knees to enter the Basilica. No sleeveless tops or short skirts.
    • Montserrat rises to 1,236 metres above sea level, so temperatures can be cooler than in Barcelona; wearing comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing is recommended.
    • Private tour is fully customisable and exclusive to your group, while guided tour is shared with up to 22 people.
    • Hotel pick-up & drop-off is not included in guided tours but available in private tours if selected.
    • Private tour includes cogwheel train / cable car, and funicular at Montserrat, depending on guest preferences, availability, and operating conditions.
    • A hot or soft drink is included only in the private tour option, and is not included in the group tour.
    • Visitors typically receive their final tickets or vouchers 3 to 5 days prior to the tour date.
    • Boys Choir (Escolanía) performs Mon–Fri at 13:00 and Sun at 12:00. Attendance subject to school calendar — not guaranteed.
    • Please Note: A minimum of 2 travellers is required for the private tour.

Activity itinerary

Estació de França (Pass by)

-- For the group tour, travellers are required to arrive at the designated meeting point (Estació de França) to begin and end the tour. -- For the private tour option, pickup and drop-off will be provided directly from any accommodation within Barcelona city in a comfortable private air-conditioned vehicle. And a local private guide only for your group. Private tour itinerary can also be customised on request.

Montserrat

  • 1h
==Scenic Drive Through Catalonia== Relax as we travel through the Catalan countryside towards Montserrat Mountain. Your guide introduces the mountain's 1,000-year Benedictine history, the legend of La Moreneta, and what to expect on arrival. Private guests experience a more personalised ride with direct attention from the guide, while all travellers enjoy the same scenic ascent towards the monastery.

Black Madonna at Montserrat

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
== Montserrat Monastery & Basilica== Enter the Benedictine Monastery with early access — fewer crowds, shorter queues. Inside the Basilica, see La Moreneta (the Black Madonna), Catalonia's most revered 12th-century icon. Your guide covers the monastery's history, architecture, and the spiritual significance of La Moreneta. Private guests also visit the Museum and Throne room, where pilgrims have sought the Black Madonna's blessing for centuries.

Montserrat

  • 2h 30m
==Explore at your own pace. Options include== - Mountain walking trails through dramatic rock formations - Monastery market — local honey, cheese & monk-made liqueurs. - Café stop with valley views. - Sant Joan Funicular — ride to panoramic viewpoints (private guests: included / group guests: optional extra) Private guests receive personalised guide recommendations throughout their free time.

Estació de França

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
==Return to Barcelona== For the group tour, travellers must arrive at Estació de França (meeting point) to start and end the tour. For the private tour option, pickup and drop-off are provided from any accommodation within Barcelona city in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Depart Montserrat and enjoy the scenic return journey through Catalonia. Group guests: return drop-off at Estació de França, Barcelona. Private guests: return drop-off at your hotel.

Location

Activity location

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    Montserrat
    • Montserrat, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Av. del Marquès de l'Argentera, 6
    • 6 Avinguda del Marquès de l'Argentera
    • 08003, Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain

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