Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery: Tour, Transfers & Basilica
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Catalonia, Spain
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get out of Barcelona and into the hills for the day on this hassle-free day tour. Meet your guide at a central-city cafe and fuel up for the day ahead. You’ll be driven into the mountains and up to the beautiful Montserrat Monastery. Learn about its history on a tour, then choose to go hiking, indulge in an all-you-can-eat lunch, or learn more about the monastery at the museum.
- This tour includes activities to suit most interests
- Enjoy a good balance of guided and free time
- Travel in comfort in a private air-conditioned bus
- Tour the mountainous countryside without having to drive
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Private Guide
- Access to Montserrat Mountain
- 6 Hour Excursion
- Free Time
- Entry to Basilica
- Gratuities
- Funicular Tickets
- Throne Room & Choir
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Pg. de Colom, 7, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Meet at Kulas Bar, Passeig de Colom 7, right opposite the Lobster
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.9:00 am
Itinerary
1
Monistrol de Montserrat
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Abadia De Montserrat
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
3
Montserrat
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
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Michael_H, Sept 2026
This is a great day trip from Barcelona. Our tour guide Marc was fantastic. He provided a great history lesson on the ride to Monserrat and made sure everyone understood all the different things you can choose to do. Our only issue is that since there is so much to see and do, we wish there had been time to explore.
Richard_H, Sept 2026
Don't miss your chance to see one of the most beautiful places in Spain! Our tour guide Marc was very well organised and explained lots of the history of Montserrat, as well as giving excellent tips on how to spend the free time in Montserrat and back in Barcelona. Thanks a lot!
Anonymous, Aug 2026
The guide was informative clearing speaking in English . The time was enough for a satisfying tour. Would recommend
Nora_J, Aug 2026
It was very interesting, with different options to visit the Museum or hiking, the landscape was beautiful and the guide was nice! Plus the amount of time was perfect.
Ginny_T, Aug 2026
This was a great experience. Our guide Maria was very knowledgeable and shared great stories about the area. Monserrat is an amazing place. A must see excursion
waiyin_c, Aug 2026
Our highly professional tour guide spent the entire bus ride sharing his extensive knowledge of Barcelona's history.
David_M, Aug 2026
Siobhan was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable and easy to listen to. The trip was great and Monserrat was beautiful.
Lena_I, Aug 2026
The guide was very rude! I believe he was racist. This ruined the day for us.
When I asked him a question about the black Madonna he almost shouted at me and said that “I already said this on the coach” I also witnessed him do this to another woman and she was black, that’s why I believe he was racist. He was talking to other people nicely.
He then completely ignored me when I was asking for directions, to the point where he made us late to catch the Funicular. He was standing talking to people, I just needed quick directions, it was so embarrassing. I was tapping him on the shoulder and he just continued to ignore me. Because of this we were late to catch the Funiuclar and 13 minutes late back to the coach.
I sent him a message on WhatsApp but he ignored me, I had to call. When I called he said the coach is leaving without us in 2 minutes. I had to beg him to wait for us even though we were on the funicular and were just about to get off, so we were 5 minutes away.
I’m here on holiday with my daughter and this was a bad experience today, this completely ruined our day.
Julee_D, Aug 2026
Francisco was a fantastic guide kept us on track and had useful information to make the most of our time. Tge bus driver was also great.
Blesilda_B, Aug 2026
Very informative tour from Schvon! Love the place, very serene and peaceful. The time alloted to explore the area in our own time is just perfect
Julio_N, Aug 2026
Bought the excursion in Spanish and when we got there they said only English.
Compre la excursión en español y cuando llegamos no la tenían en español
Susan_T, Aug 2026
Our guide Marc was excellent! Everything was perfectly planned throughout the day. I only wish we had maybe 30 minutes more to explore. There was so much to see!
James_H, Aug 2026
We did the guided tour with Marc. He was fun and had a lot of great information about the sites. Our trip provided us with 2 hours of free time which was great. There is dining, hiking, plenty of places to to sit and enjoy the views, learn about the history, a beautiful Church, Montesory, shopping, cable car and more. We really enjoyed talking the funicular rail to the top of the next peak and hiked back down to the Montesory. It is paved but can be steep in areas. Glad we were going down not up. Once back to the small village with the Montesory we relaxed and enjoyed some food and a drinks. This took the full 2 hours and we went a enjoyable pace stopping and taking photos and enjoying the views. We finished this tour visiting the beautiful church and riding back in a comfortable large air-conditioned bus. I would recommend this trip. Beautiful, peaceful, fun, with interesting stories and facts.
Brian_T, Aug 2026
Meeting spot was easy to find and the coach bus was excellent. Our tour guide Vachonne was very good and did a good job sharing information before we arrived. For the price you can’t beat this trip!
Jesus_P, Aug 2026
Great tour. They got us to Montserrat and back to Barcelona safely and in a timely manner. Our guide Maria was friendly and knowledgeable. Had a great time!
Julie_R, Aug 2026
Depending on the time of the year, it can be quite hot up in the mountains. The hikes are gorgeous, but might be a bit strenuous. Definitely wear comfortable shoes, and bring water.
Vlad_D, Aug 2026
Amazing tour! Marc was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable in Montserrat and also Barcelona + Catalonia region. Thank you!
Mark_D, Aug 2026
Not knowing much about Montserrat prior to coming to Barcelona, I did not know what to expect. But after taking the tour it was well worth it for the hiking on its own. You get a great history from the guide on the way up, very knowledgeable on Spanish History. Once there it is minimal interaction with the guide in touring the basillaca, which gives you almost 3 hours to explore and hope on your own. After getting excellent hiking recommendations from him. And back just after 3 in time for a siesta and Tapas!
Charlotte_C, Aug 2026
It was a smooth and safe travel from
the meeting place to Montserrat Mountain, thanks to our Coach driver.
It was very informative tour thanks to our guide Siobhan also helpful to give us some tips for other places to visit and best place to eat Paella around Barcelona.
Unfortunately (2) two hours free times to look around the Montserrat is not enough as there’s a lot to see around the mountain. Also we did not managed to got closer to see the Black Madonna. But overall it was a pleasant experience with an amazing view of the mountain and a beautiful interior insides the Basilica. Definitely 💯 % recommend to visit.
But avoid summertime as weather extremely heatwave ☀️ unless you’re happy to have a tan or burned skin😁
KRISTA_A, Aug 2026
Great experience. Beautiful place. You have 3 hours on your own here so do some research in advance on how to spend your time. We did the art museum which was really nice. There's plenty of dining options on site as well. Francisco was very knowledgeable and informative. Id definitely recommend the tour
George_B, Aug 2026
Recommend a day trip to Montserrat, beautiful place, tour guide Siobhan gave lots of history in the bus about Barcelona and Montserrat in an interesting fun way! Thank you Siobhan! Regards from Skelmorlie
Mark_C, Aug 2026
The excursion was highly worthwhile, and the allocated free time was perfectly balanced.As a minor recommendation to further enhance the experience, providing a map overlay of the walking trails on the bus would be highly beneficial. Utilizing an aerial view, such as Google Earth, with the routes color-coded (green, orange, and red) to indicate difficulty or duration would allow guests to plan their routes efficiently before arrival. I believe guests could take a picture and use it.
Clytie_M, Aug 2026
A really very pleasant day out to Monserrat. Very comfortable in the air-coned coach, listening to a very experienced tour guide, Francis who gave us a lot of the history backgrounds of Monserrat and Barcelona 😄. The total cost is almost no difference than if we would have to go on own on the train to the monastery, minus the hustle to get the Metro/train/funicular and the risk of being pick-pocketed at the station of Plaça E’spanya! We were so pleased that we booked the tour at the last minute after decided not to do the journey on our own. We had a wonderful worry free day to enjoy the spectacular view of Montserrat! It’s one of the highlights of our Barcelona trip!
Rahul_W, Jul 2026
Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and easy to understand. We had plenty of time to explore and hike! Would highly recommend
Laura_F, Jul 2026
Some of the inclines were difficult for older tourists. On the whole it was wonderful! Our guide, Siobhan, was very good.
gladys_i, Jul 2026
Our tour of La Sagrada Família was outstanding. The tour guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and brought the history, architecture, and symbolism of this incredible basilica to life with fascinating explanations. They were also friendly, patient, and happy to answer questions, making everyone feel welcome and engaged throughout the tour. Their enthusiasm and expertise made our visit even more memorable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Barcelona.
ALAN_B, Jul 2026
One of the most enjoyable day trips I have experienced, Montserrat is an incredible place - majestic, historic, breathtaking sights. Be sure to ride the cable car to the hamlet below for a coffee and ice cream. The basilica is awe inspiring so spend some time in the pew just taking in the grandeur. The adjacent museum and gallery are also a must see so allow some time for that. Special thank you to our guide Ewan who was wonderfully informative and very professional. Do not miss this tour.
Lidia_D, Jul 2026
Our tour guide Marc was great! Very knowledgeable and organized. He kept everything moving and made clear our plans for the day. He was incredibly helpful throughout the whole experience. Highly recommend him!
Anne_H, Jul 2026
Lovely chill day, you can make the walk after the cathedral as easy or difficult as you need.
The guide was very knowledgeable
Paul_C, Jul 2026
If you have time in Barcelona, go! It was about a 1/2 day trip. So worth it. The monastery was amazing. If you can see the boys choir do that as well. It was really something. Highly recommend.
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