Montserrat Private Tour by Train from Barcelona

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Barcelona, Spain

7 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Experience Montserrat your way with this private tour from Barcelona. With a guide and round-trip train tickets included, getting there is simple. Upon arrival, ride the famous cable car, explore historical highlights including the Benedictine Monastery and the Black Madonna, or enjoy a hiking tour—it's all tailored to your interests.

Customize your Montserrat itinerary to suit your interests
Leave the logistics and planning to someone else for an easy trip
Benefit from your expert guide's insights into local history
Enjoy the full attention of your guide with a private tour

What's Included

A knowledgeable private guide
Round-trip train tickets from Barcelona to Montserrat for each guest
Cable car ride to the top of Montserrat Mountain
Ticket/Access to the Basilica
Ticket/Access to the Throne
1 non-alcoholic drink (hot or cold

Lunch

Lunch not included

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Plaça d'Espanya, Sants-Montjuïc, 08004 Barcelona, Spain

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Placa d'Espanya (Pass By)

Montserrat

1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Carrer Sant Miquel

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Basílica de Montserrat

1 hour 50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Montserrat Museum

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Barcelona

1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
We’ll share your guide’s name and contact details (by email and WhatsApp) shortly after you complete your booking—usually within a few days.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

5.0

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Hands down top tour we did in our 2 weeks in Spain

Rebecca_R, Jun 2025

An absolute fantastic and wonderful day. It’s so hard to describe the day Marta provided for us. She was so kind and met us at an easy meeting point to navigate the metro since we didn’t know how to in Spain. She was so knowledgeable of the area. Montserrat was an incredible experience. We took this rail car to the top of the mountain where she showed us the Basilica and where the current monks live. There was a mass that we were able to join and pray.. which was lovely. We then walked down the trail to the cave where historians say a shepherd boy found the statue of the Virgin Mary in the year 880.. it was believed this was placed in the cave to be protected by invading forces. We saw the trail of pain, suffering, and glory. What an amazing and beautiful day we had. Thank you Marta!!! Don’t hesitate to book this tour with her. You will not be disappointed.

Marta for Monserrat

Thomas_L, May 2025

Marta was excellent and her knowledge really helped us understand the history and tradition behind Monserrat.

The Black Madonna Experience at Montserrat

Inajo_C, Sep 2024

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. She went out of her way to ensure we were able to learn everything about the history of the monastery and the Black Madonna! We enjoyed the tour and our time with Marta!

A great day at Montserrat!

Craig_P, Jul 2024

Start to finish, Marta was sharing insight and comfortably engaging, friendly conversation, not teaching; she is very knowledgeable about history and context. Every detail, logistic, arrangement etc was anticipated and seamless…

Amazing day in Montserrat

Echo_T, Nov 2023

Marta was a great guide, she made the trip flexible for our young kids. We were able to see the boys choir, and we loved the cable car ride up the mountain.