Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery: Tour, Transfers & Basilica
Overview
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6 hours
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Escape the bustle of Barcelona with a guided bus tour to the breathtaking Montserrat mountains.
Meet your guide in the city center and enjoy a short, scenic bus ride to the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival, explore the stunning mountainside monastery and learn its rich history.
The tour ends with an included ticket to the basilica.
After which you then have your 3 hours free time: hike the hills, savour a buffet lunch with panoramic views, or visit the museum. We recommend taking the funicular (extra cost) for unforgettable vistas.
After your adventure, return to Barcelona in the afternoon, 6 hours after departure.
Be aware that in the summer months the transport is normally a coach, and in the winter is usually a minibus.
Please note:
"Monastery" refers to the entire complex, not just where monks live. This is included in the tour
"Basilica" (literal church interior) is included
"Throne Room" with the Black Madonna is not included.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Monistrol de Montserrat
Discover the history, culture and beauty of this magical place. Tour through the famous Monastery before enjoying some free time to enjoy in any way you like.
Abadia De Montserrat
Free time in the mountains of Montserrat
What‘s Included
Entry to Basilica
Private transportation
Access to Montserrat Mountain
Air-conditioned vehicle
6 Hour Excursion
Free Time
Private Guide
Gratuities
Funicular Tickets
Throne Room & Choir
Options
Montserrat Tour - ESPAÑOL
En Español
Montserrat Tour - ENGLISH
Reviews
231 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very good tourist set up
Charles P,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Just follow the guide. The timescale is tight but it provides opportunity to experience most features.
Must do!!
sumbul k,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had such a great time and it was nice not having to worry about transport to Montserrat. The church is so beautiful and a must see if you go to Spain. Also our guide Francisco was wonderful and so helpful! He gave so many helpful tips and we learned a lot about the region.
Bring food & water
DAVID L,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Quite crowded on a Saturday. Suggest bringing food and water as the restaurants are very busy. Had trouble using reward credits for the booking and customer care was not helpful at all.
Amazing views, pick your own experience
Jhoselyne C,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had an incredible time in Monserrat with Francisco. He was able to efficiently deliver his wealth of knowledge on the tour but it also allows for free time to pick your own adventure. Would absolutely recommend.
It's an easy way to reach...
Gary D,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It's an easy way to reach and see Montserrat. Guide was good and did some of the background history during the bus ride. Met the guide at 9 and the bus came. Had a walk/talk for 45 min or so after arrival, then you were on your own for a little over 2 hours free. Took the incline up and walked around the trails. Could have used an extra hour to see a couple of the other attraction like the Immersive Experience or Museum and have time for eating. Had a 1:15 timed entrance to the basilica. It was a little rush to tour it and make the walk back to the bus by 2:00.
Enjoyable day in Montserrat
Lisette N,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Best to bring your own food so that you have more time for the visit. It took us about 30 minutes to buy our sandwiches at the restaurant there. We took the funicular both ways to make up some time. There is a museum with artworks by Dali, Picasso and others at the site. Unfortunately we did not have enough time to see it.
Perfect for people you...
Sera A,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect for people you just want a ride to and from and the rest be alone time to explore! The ride up shared lots of information.
Great way to go on the down low
michaelrS8588OO,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This did exactly what we wanted - it got us a easy and convenient way to Montserrat without costing a lot of being to busy. We were able to explore at our own pace while keeping within key guided points of the tour. Round trip was about 9am until 330pm.
Fantastic place to visit!
James A,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00On our visit to Barcelona by cruise ship, we had originally booked an excursion to go inside the Sagrada La Familia and on the day before they canceled on us. I found an excursion on Viator to go to the Montserrat Monastery. We are so happy that it ended up this way, because we loved the visit here and would definitely return.
Fun day.
Richard T,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day. A little more walking than I expected. Great driver, host, guide and historian. Re: Miguel from In and Out Barcelona tours.
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