Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery: Tour, Transfers & Basilica

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

6 hours

Mobile ticket

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‘s Included

6 Hour Excursion

Private transportation

Free Time

Access to Montserrat Mountain

Air-conditioned vehicle

Private Guide

Entry to Basilica

Gratuities

Funicular Tickets

Throne Room & Choir

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.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Abadia de Montserrat

Free time in the mountains of Montserrat

3 hours • Admission Included

Options

Montserrat Tour - ESPAÑOL

En Español

Montserrat Tour - ENGLISH

Reviews

4.62

182 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

138

They also clear up everything you walk as senior citizens can't walk so fast
Sobhy S,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Clarify that you visit the basilica and the surroundings of the monastery not the house where the monks live which is what we call the monastery
Highly recommend
Rajviba O,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Mind blowing view, we got lucky with the Weather,Tour guide is very nice gave us nice Information about everything
The guide was starring...
AhmedHachem I,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
The guide was starring too much at all girls and not discretly. Very disrespectful! The activity on itself was good.
Beautiful scenery. Should change drop off spot
Samuel S,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Francisco is very knowledgeable. The location is breathtaking. However we did waste a lot of time waiting to get into the parking areas. My suggestion is to change the drop off to bottom of the hill and let travelers take the rail or gondola up for an additional fee. Makes for a smoother itinerary. Even though Francisco gave us additional time it is still more rushed than it needs to be.
The information provided...
Juan C,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The information provided by Marc was very useful in better understanding our experience at the Montserrat Monastery. His hints about how we should "see" and "feel" our time there was helpful to me. Where should we go first? How do we estimate to time needed to take this path to see so-and-so? Thank you, Marc! You were very helpful.
Wonderful experience!
Matt N,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful experience! This is a great tour! A beautiful place, lots to see and do. I wish the time in Montserrat was longer. Our tour guide was informative and nice.
Montserrat is a unique...
Stephen S,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Montserrat is a unique community high in the mountains about an hour north of Barcelona. We met our tour at 9:00 am near the marina and they were efficient checking in a group of 40+ tourists and getting the tour started. Our guide was knowledgeable explaining the history of Montserrat and describing all the activities and sights we would see. Upon arriving, we had four hours to explore the basilica, eat lunch, visit the museum, hikes the mountain trails and enjoy the amazing views. Despite Friday afternoon traffic, we were returned to our meeting point at approximately 3:00 pm, concluding the 6 hour tour.
Our guide was very...
LORI R,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide was very knowledgeable. At Monserrate you are on your own to select what you want to see and do.
Horrible tour
Addy O,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
It was not only a bad experience but upon letting the company know of my experience they completely made excuses for their false advertising. Their customer service was horrible.
Montserrat view
savithashreem,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing trip, loved the experience. Ewan was great , had a lot of knowledge about the place. Would definitely recommend.

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