Start your half-day trip from Barcelona in comfortable bus to the mountain of Montserrat which rises majestically to 4,051 feet (1,236 meters). This Montserrat morning tour lasts about 5 hours and 30 minutes for the 08:00h departure, and 7 hours for the 10:15h departure. You'll be accompanied by an official tour guide throughout the entire experience.

Follow your local guide through the site and learn about the history and architectural style of the Monastery. A community of 80 monks currently lives and follow the rule of Saint Benedict in Montserrat. Fall in love with the Gothic and Renaissance details of the basilica and sanctuary. Learn about the legend of the miraculous apparition of the Black Madonna and Child in the cave of Santa Cova. To this day, their woodcarving is kept in the Church of the monastery, which you will be able to visit. The figure is popularly known as La Moreneta (The Black Madonna) as a result of a varnish reaction.

Besides the main area, there are a great number of small churches and trails you can follow. You'll be given free time to taste the finest liquors, to visit the basilica and the Black Madonna and get a free gift, to shop for locally produced treats or to visit the audiovisual exhibition once your guided tour finishes.

My group of friends enjoyed a wonderful trip to Montserrat - a truly spectacular area with far reaching views. Everything from the cogwheel train ride to the monastery and the visit inside the building, the liquor tasting and audio visual film was excellent. Our guide was also very informative .

Gita molto gradevole e ben organizzata. Puntualità dei mezzi e degli orari alla visita. La nostra accompagnatrice Valeria è molto competente, ci ha fornito molte spiegazioni e ha risposto a tutte le domande dei turisti. Veramente eccezionale.

Great tour nice bus and great tour guide. Friendly and knew a lot about the place. Good pace and very timely.

The tour exceeded our expectations. The time allotted for the guided tour was perfect because it allowed us just enough additional time to enjoy one of the hiking trails, allowing us to enjoy the majesty of the natural surroundings and appreciate the peacefulness of the monastery's locale even more.

The tour did not give enough time to do anything but view the cathedral and go taste the monk's homemade liquor. There was no possible way to do a hike, or even take part in the audio tour that was part of the package. Cathedral was beautiful though and the liquor delicious

Anna was a superb guide, keeping us well informed and explaining the history of Montserrat. The tour went smoothly and we really enjoyed the trip. Very good value and would definitely use this company again for future trips.

Why you’ll love this…

Enjoy a half-day trip from Barcelona
Discover the majesty of the mountain of Montserrat
Admire the rocks of Montserrat and taste some typical liquors

Important to know

Know in advance:

A correct dress code is requested to enter the Basilica at Montserrat. It is not permitted to enter with tank tops, strapless shirts, short shorts or sandals
Check the schedules of the facilities you wish to visit during your free time before your tour
This Montserrat morning tour lasts about 5 hours and 30 minutes for the 08.00 am departure, and 7 hours for the 10:15 am departure. The tour duration includes transportation
Please note that the tour is conducted on foot upon your arrival in Montserrat
The option with Escolanía will only be available during the school period. During the summer months, as well as during tours they undertake, it will not be possible

Remember to bring:

The weather is mountainous. Depending on the season, you will need warm/rain clothing

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What’s included

Cog-wheel train up to Montserrat
Air-conditioned motor coach
Bilingual official guide
Taste of 4 typical liquors
Entrance to the audiovisual 'Espai Audiovisual Montserrat'
Access to the basilica and the Black Madonna
Radio guide system

What’s not included

Food, drink and other amenities
Entrance tickets to any museum/monument/sight unless distinctly specified
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain

Meeting point:

Estació del Nord, ground floor, platform 19.

Provider

Julia Travel

What people say about this experience

4.4/5

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TUI Musement Traveler
7 April 2025
5
United States of America
My group of friends enjoyed a wonderful trip to Montserrat - a truly spectacular area with far reaching views. Everything from the cogwheel train ride to the monastery and the visit inside the building, the liquor tasting and audio visual film was excellent. Our guide was also very informative .
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TUI Musement Traveler
16 April 2025
5
United States of America
Gita molto gradevole e ben organizzata. Puntualità dei mezzi e degli orari alla visita. La nostra accompagnatrice Valeria è molto competente, ci ha fornito molte spiegazioni e ha risposto a tutte le domande dei turisti. Veramente eccezionale.
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TUI Musement Traveler
2 September 2024
5
United States of America
Great tour nice bus and great tour guide. Friendly and knew a lot about the place. Good pace and very timely.
T
TUI Musement Traveler
28 July 2024
5
United States of America
The tour exceeded our expectations. The time allotted for the guided tour was perfect because it allowed us just enough additional time to enjoy one of the hiking trails, allowing us to enjoy the majesty of the natural surroundings and appreciate the peacefulness of the monastery's locale even more.
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TUI Musement Traveler
27 July 2024
3
United States of America
The tour did not give enough time to do anything but view the cathedral and go taste the monk's homemade liquor. There was no possible way to do a hike, or even take part in the audio tour that was part of the package. Cathedral was beautiful though and the liquor delicious
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TUI Musement Traveler
21 July 2024
5
United Kingdom
Anna was a superb guide, keeping us well informed and explaining the history of Montserrat. The tour went smoothly and we really enjoyed the trip. Very good value and would definitely use this company again for future trips.