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From Barcelona: Montserrat by Train, Cable Car and Cogwheel

By Barcelona with a local
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$47 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 55m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Ride through scenic landscapes with eco-friendly transport.
  • Discover the Sanctuary with a passionate local guide.
  • Small group experience for a more personal and relaxed tour
  • Montserrat by cable car, views you’ll never forget.
  • Admire Montserrat's beauty through the panoramic windows of the Cogwheel train

Activity location

    • Barcelona
    • Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Monasterio de Montserrat, s/n, 08199 Montserrat, Barcelona, España | You will meet your guide in front of the souvenir shop “La Botiga”. Your guide will be waiting with a green umbrella for easy identification.
    • Montserrat, Catalunya, Spain

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Tour from Barcelona Without Black Madonna or Basilica Entry

  • Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes6h 30m
    6h 30m
  • English

This option includes return transport by train, the cable car & cogwheel train, and guided tour of Montserrat.
The Basilica and the Madonna are not included, you can upgrade on the day for €13 cash directly to the guide. Limited to 20 people

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:20 AM
Price details
AU$109.43 x 1 AdultAU$109.43
Total
Price is AU$109.43

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Train transport
  • Inclusions
    Cogwheel train ticket
  • Inclusions
    Cable car ticket
  • Inclusions
    Access to the Basilica (if option selected)
  • Inclusions
    Access to the Black Madonna (if option selected)
  • Inclusions
    Guide
  • Inclusions
    Guided tour
  • Inclusions
    About 1.5 hours of free time at Montserrat
  • Inclusions
    Farmers' market visit
  • Exclusions
    Transport to the meeting point
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Short skirts, Sleeveless shirts
    • Not suitable for: People with altitude sickness, People with mobility impairments, People with respiratory issues, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Discover Montserrat on this fully guided, eco-friendly day trip from Barcelona. This tour includes zero-emissions electric transport, a professional local guide specialised in Montserrat, and priority access to key sites — offering one of the most complete and sustainable experiences available.

    Meet your guide at the centrally-located Hotel Catalonia MWC Plaza Espanya and begin your journey aboard an electric train through the scenic Catalan countryside. Ascend Montserrat’s mountain with the included cable car, offering breathtaking panoramic views.

    At the summit, enjoy a guided walking tour of the Montserrat Monastery and surroundings, learning about its deep spiritual and historical significance. Benefit from priority access to the Basilica and visit the Throne of the Virgin (Black Madonna) — the spiritual heart of Montserrat — where you’ll follow the tradition of making a wish.

    After the tour, enjoy 1.5 hours of free time to explore the mountain, take photos, or enjoy a coffee with a view. Then, descend via the Cremallera cogwheel train, another low-emission ride that winds beautifully through the mountain.

    Return to Barcelona by electric train, arriving back near the MNAC, Poble Espanyol, and Olympic Stadium — perfectly located for continued exploration.

    This is an intimate small group experience, perfect for travellers who enjoy learning in a relaxed, personal atmosphere — and a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow explorers from around the world.

    Itinerary may vary slightly on certain days due to logistics or local conditions. The schedule is carefully designed to avoid long queues and help you enjoy your time in Montserrat in the most efficient and pleasant way possible.

Location

Activity location

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    • Barcelona
    • Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Monasterio de Montserrat, s/n, 08199 Montserrat, Barcelona, España | You will meet your guide in front of the souvenir shop “La Botiga”. Your guide will be waiting with a green umbrella for easy identification.
    • Montserrat, Catalunya, Spain
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Pl. d'Espanya, 8, Sants-Montjuïc, 08014 Barcelona, Spain | Look for your guide in front of the Hotel Catalonia Barcelona Plaza.
    • Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Plaça d'Espanya, Sants-Montjuïc, 08004 Barcelona, España | Your guide will be waiting for you at Plaça d'Espanya (in front of the hotel Catalonia MWC Plaza), holding a green umbrella. How to Get There: The meeting point is conveniently accessible via metro lines L1 or L3. Please get off at Espanya station.
    • Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain