Montserrat Afternoon Tour & Black Madonna Priority Access

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

5 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover one of the most mystic Catalan wonders on our 5 hour tour. Take the cogwheel train or the cable car and enjoy a breathtaking ride up the mountain. Walk around the sanctuary and imagine the many lives lived by the monks at the site through the centuries. Finally, visit the Black Madonna known as La Moreneta in the Basilica or taste some of the local liquors made in the area.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Infants travel free provided they do not occupy a seat

Note that the La Escolania children's choir does not perform in the afternoon

Correct dress code is requested to enter the Basilica at Montserrat. It is not permitted to enter with tank tops, strapless shirts, short shorts or sandals

Queues to see the Black Madonna may occur depending on season.

The Cable car facilities are not adapted for people with reduced mobility. In this case, it will be necessary to make the reservation with the ascent to Montserrat by the cog-wheel train.

Tour operated in both Spanish and English.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Leave our office in Barcelona on an air-conditioned coach towards Montserrat

15 minutes • Admission Included

Abadia de Montserrat

During the first part of the tour you will enjoy an introduction to the history of the monastery. Once the guided tour has ended, you will have free time to enjoy de fabulous land scape by yourself, to visit the local food market, to visit de audiovisual exhibition and to taste some typical liqueurs.

2 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Cable Car or Cog-Wheel Train (depends on the option selected)

Entrance to the audio-visual exhibition “Espai Audio visual Montserrat”

Transportation on an air-conditioned coach

Tour operated in both Spanish and English

Access to the Basilica and the Black Madonna

Taste of 4 typical liquors of the area

Local Guide

Radio guide system

Gratuities

Options

Montserrat & Cog-Wheel Train

Cog railway up to Montserrat

Montserrat & Cable Car

Cable Car up to Montserrat

Reviews

4.34

1,947 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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167

Wonderful!
B9104NKmollym,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide Jessica was such a nice person, very clear to understand and considerate of everyone in the group.
Very interesting, informative, and beautiful scenery
Matthew T,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a very fun, informative, and enjoyable tour; made even moreso by our guide Emma. From start to finish, it was very well organized, efficient, and had plenty of time for self paced touring of Montserrat.
Great walk
Eduardo B,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
At first it was a little confused the bus, but because other tourists confused the place to board..but then everything gets shaken The place and beautiful is well worth it
Very very poor and will not recommend traveling with Julia travels ( arranged by Viator)
Prasanthi T,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
I could not take the tour because I was 2 minutes late. Due to heavy rains at Barcelona and roads been closed my taxi took extra 2 minutes to reach the meeting point at Julia travels. Julia travels ( 2 ladies) were inside the office and would not open the door for my family to verify tickets. The bus was right there in front of me and as my tickets were not verified , the bus left without us. Most important fact- I called Julia travels 7 minutes before the tour time and they still would not wait. They were very mean to us. This is totally unacceptable.
Excellent Monseratt tour from Barcelona
Francisca H,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a last minute booking but everything was smooth sailing. We went to the meeting point at the bus station below and has a smooth check in. The tour guide Ivan and the conductor was awesome very friendly and had a clear presentation about the black madonna. At the end we all got a gift from the tour guide! How sweet was Ivan!
Fantastic history.
Debra J,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It’s a lot of information to take in but really worth it. The mountains are beautiful and the chapel is a wonderful surprise. The Black Madonna is breathtaking.
Blessed little town with different beliefs ones pray to the virgin other looking for a second encounter. Simply beautifu
MartaRosa B,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
We had a great experience on our tour, beautiful place very interesting history and excellent tour guide. Love this place just short of time to explore more
Awsome Experience
Henry C,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
while the office was a little difficult to get to, the bus ride, tour guide and bus driver were professional, courteous and accommodating. the tour was a moving experience and the view of the moutain was awesome
Great tour
EDILBERTO A,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was an excellent experience, beautiful place with knowledgeable tour guides, very organized noting that we were a group of over 30.
not worth it
Alex g,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
4 hours of travel and about 50 minutes at the site. The guide was very good and knowledgeable, but the tour itself was poor. We had really no time at the site, which is the whole purpose for going there.

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