See the historic Montserrat Monastery, the Black Madonna, and a centuries-old chapel on this excursion to the mountain from Barcelona. Take the cable car to the top and enjoy an easy hike while you admire the panoramic views of the area.

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Duration 6 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: Spanish, Catalan, English

Highlights

Visit the Montserrat Monastery and see the famed Black Madonna
Take the cable car to the top and enjoy the astonishing views
Enjoy listening to the Montserrat boys’ choir on weekdays
Enjoy an easy hike in Montserrat's natural park

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Escape from busy Barcelona on this 6-hour excursion to Montserrat. When you arrive you’ll be in the capable hands of a certified mountain guide as you explore this popular site. Discover the charm of Montserrat mountain, visit the Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat with its Black Madonna, or Virgin of Montserrat, and admire the chapel in the monastery garden. If you’re visiting on a school day, you may also be able to enjoy listening to the famed Montserrat boys’ choir. Ride the cable car to the top, where you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy spectacular views of the region. Take an easy hike to appreciate the fresh air and mountainous terrain.

Includes

Transportation
Qualified and government-certified guide
Cable car ride
Accident and civil liability insurance
Parking fees
Bottled water
Pick-up from a centrally located meeting point
Transport in an air-conditioned minivan

Food
Hotel pick-up

Not suitable for

Children under 5 years
People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

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Meeting point

8:15 AM at Paseo de Gracia, 69, 08008 Barcelona, España

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Warm clothing
Snacks

Know before you go

This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
Groups can be accepted of up to 12 participants
The Montserrat boys’ choir performs from Monday-Friday on school days only
Bring some snacks to eat during the easy hike
You’ll need to wear comfortable clothing and comfortable shoes

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 27 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
4.9/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Safety
5/5

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A varied tour with a hike, cable car ride, monastery visit and exciting information about the history and geology of Montserrat. The view from the mountain is unique when the weather is good and our guide imparted interesting facts about the place in an appealing and competent manner. A recommended tour.

28 May 2021

Amazing tour from start to finish! Our guide was friendly, knowledgable, and fun to tour with. Had enough time to tour the monastery, including seeing the Black Madonna, do a perfectly paced scenic hike (even saw wild goats), and have some free time to roam the monastery area. Would suggest this as a day trip to anyone who visits Barcelona and definitely this tour company.

9 February 2020

Our guide David was excellent, both during the 2-way bus trip and at the monastery. The monastery was OK but without the views, the trip up the mountain in the funicular railway and the hike back down (including a trail and 800 concrete steps), probably not worth a visit, at least for me.

5 January 2020

From Barcelona: Montserrat Monastery, Easy Hike, Cable Car

From Barcelona: Montserrat Monastery, Easy Hike, Cable Car

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