Full-day Montserrat Private Tour by Train + Cable car and/or Rack Railway
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Montserrat, a Mountain, a Monastery, a Sanctuary
Montserrat is a spectacular mountain from a geological point of view, it's also a holy mountain and houses both, a Benedictine Monastery celebrating 1000 years since its fundation, and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montserrat. You will explore the Abbey of Montserrat, you will have the chance to venerate "La Moreneta" the black Madonna, you will have time to do an easy hike to admire the amazing views from St Michael's cross or to take the funicular that takes you to the top of the mountain. If you prefer focusing on art, you can visit the Art Museum. The highlight of your visit will be the Boy's Choir performance** before the lunch break.
** booking 1 month or more earlier will maximize the chances to have availability for the performance.
1-hour train trip to Montserrat. Up in the mountain by Cable Car and return by Rack railway train. If you take the van/bus option, you'll still be going up by Cable Car unless you prefer not to.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Aeri de Montserrat
After a 1h trip from Barcelona, you'll arrive at the f00t of the mountain where you will get in the cable car cabin that saves the over 500 meters incline in just 5 minutes.
Abadia De Montserrat
You'll learn the history of Montserrat, the mountain, the monastery and you'll have the chance to see the boys' choir (upon availability). There will be time for a coffee break, an easy hike, or a journey to the top by funicular to admire the views from the top or to visit the Art Museum. After having seen the boys' choir, lunchtime. Montserrat offers several options, from a snack to an all-you-can-eat buffet or a fine restaurant. In the afternoon, to return, you'll take the rack railway train which connects with the train that goes to Barcelona in 1h 30 minutes.
Options
Chauffeured Van or Minubus 8h
Chauffeured Van or Minibus Pickup included
Montserrat Private Tour by Train + Cable car and/or Rack Railway
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Entrance fee to the Throne of the Virgin
Train tickets
All Fees and Taxes
Cable Car Tickets
Boys' Choire Entrance Fee (upon availability)
Rack Railway Tickets
Snacks, meals, refreshments, souvenirs
Funicular Tickets 14EUR
Tips
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Monserrat
David L,May 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent 👌 many history and legends, everything was very good, the virgin Brunette is beautiful 💖 we hope to return.
Incredible experience
Camper666508,Apr 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend this tour! We spent the day with David and despite heavy rain at times, he navigated the sights to ensure we experienced everything. He has a great demeanor and great sense of humor. I have leaned towards private tours while considering the expense as it allows focused time with a guide which can be so gratifying. David definitely far exceeded expectations. He has such extensive knowledge of Spanish and Catalan culture and history. He brought us to a local beautiful restaurant that was spectacular, where he shared his knowledge of local cuisine. We loved spending timing exploring Montserrat and the beautiful countryside. So appreciated the experience! Thank you David!
Best Montserrat tour!
R9898OGbarbaral,Feb 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really wanted the whole Montserrat experience and this tour was the only one that offered it—and I loved every bit of it! David was the perfect tour guide! He is knowledgeable and experienced and showed me a great time, and also shared some history about Montserrat and the surrounding country which I enjoyed. My Montserrat tour included everything I wanted: pick-up at my hotel, taking the train up and back, buying all the tickets, coordinating all the times, keeping us on schedule, taking the gondola up the mountain, seeing the cathedral, hearing the boys’ choir in the church, seeing the Black Madonna, touring the plaza and farmers’ market, some time for the gift shops and taking the cog railway back down the mountain. I couldn’t have asked for a better tour or guide and had a great time!
Montserrat
hopej218,Sep 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Montserrat is a stunningly beautiful mountain range in Catalonia that houses monks of the Benedictine abbey. Along with gorgeous views outside, the museum and Basilica are awe inspiring. Don’t miss it!
A great day out
cannandale,Feb 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you are in Barcelona consider David for your guide. He is superb, has amazing knowledge of Spanish and Catalan culture, cuisine, art, architecture, places people you name it. Enjoy a few days with a true expert
Montserrat day
Barbara B,May 13, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David was the perfect guide for Montserrat and his knowledge of the tour was incredible. He knew so many facts and information that only a guide with an interest in sharing knowledge would know. Despite the rain at times , he altered activities to accommodate the weather but we still were able to see everything we wanted and hike back from the cross on the hill. His tips for us did not end when the day ended. We had also hired him for the next day. He gave us restaurant and wine suggestions too!
David is the best
barifradin,Apr 3, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide David was extremely knowledgeable, super friendly, and we had a wonderful experience with him. I would highly recommend a tour with him!!!
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