Montserrat Complete Guided Tour & The Boys Choir's Performance
Overview
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6 hours 15 minutes
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This tour by Catalunya Bus Turístic offers a rich and immersive experience of Montserrat, combining history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. It starts with a scenic ride on the rack railway, allowing visitors to take in the stunning views of Catalonia’s mountainous landscape. A guided tour that provides fascinating insights into Montserrat’s history and spiritual significance. Visitors gain access to the Basilica, where they can admire its impressive architecture and atmosphere. A special highlight is the opportunity to see ‘La Moreneta,’ the revered Black Madonna statueand the visit to the Montserrat Museum. Another unique aspect of the tour is a live performance by the world-renowned Escolania de Montserrat boys' choir offering an unforgettable cultural experience (except on weekends, when museum access is included instead). The tour ensures a seamless and enriching visit with all tickets included. Do not miss it!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel time is included on the total tour duration
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Monistrol de Montserrat
The Montserrat rack railway covers the five kilometers between Monistrol de Montserrat and Montserrat. It is a route that takes you to the top of Catalonia’s most emblematic mountain, which is visible from all angles thanks to the panoramic view offered by the train’s large windows. Its history dates back to 1891, when Joaquim Carrera, an engineer who was passionate about Montserrat and Swiss mountain trains, convinced an entrepreneur to build a train between the recently-opened Monistrol de Montserrat station and the monastery.
Montserrat
Montserrat Natural Park is a natural space dominated by the characteristic silhouette of its eponymous mountain, a rocky massif of sandstone and extremely hard calcareous cement that over millions of years has adopted its peculiar and recognisable form. The Holy Cave, the Sant Joan and Sant Miquel chapels, and above all, Montserrat Abbey, make this place, which is just a short distance from Barcelona, an unmissable destination. Montserrat is nicknamed the ‘magic mountain’ due to the numerous legends it has generated. The first of them is the discovery of the wooden statue of the Virgin Mary, which is reputed to have been found in the so-called Santa Cova or Holy Cave in 880. Another legend tells of a woodcutter who made a pact with the Devil to receive a fast horse to carry his wood.
What‘s Included
Abadia de Montserrat Ticket
Air-conditioned vehicle
Rack Railway ticket
Visit of the Museum of Montserrat
The Choir of Montserrat
Lunch
Snacks
Tours on Saturday's and Sunday's do not include the Boys' Choir performace and Black Mary's statue
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Montserrat Complete Guided Tour & The Boys Choir's Performance
Reviews
90 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Monserrat Tour
Patricia C,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a bit hard to find the bus. The bay number was changed and we were not notified. Glad we arrived early! The guide was excellent. Tour was structured for plenty of free time. Attending the Boys Choir was the highlight.
Nice
Y1180NTmarkk,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Tour was generally great. Montserrat was beautiful and guide was friendly and informative. We selected an English speaking tour, but guide had to accommodate a Spanish couple, resulting in delays and her fast speaking to speed things along.
Excellent moderately exertional tour with views
Robert O,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Moderately exertional with stairs. Beautiful views. Fascinating monastery history. Excellent driver and tour guide. Funicular ride with incredible views.
Good experience
Mathew Z,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience……. it was seamless from the time the journey started……. Good guide with clear explanations!
Again and again
sabinevG3603UR,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good tour guide Well organized
Monserrat with boys’ choir
Anna L,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Our guide Nuryi was wonderful and very knowledgeable. We did the “complete” tour. After a bus ride and short train ride, you arrive at Montserrat. We had time to do the museum, walk to St Michael’s cross, and see the local farmer’s market. Our tour included the basilica and boy’s choir (which was very nice). As stated in other reviews, it gets quite crowded during the performance. While in the Basilica, you can see the black Madonna at a distance, but you don’t have the opportunity to go behind the altar area and view it. Other than that detail, it was a pleasant way to spend a 1/2 day.
A fantastic trip to Montserrat
gloriagO3221IN,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was great. Ellie was a fantastic guide. The timing was perfect and we saw all the highlights. There was free time when you could explore on your own. Everything was very well organized. When you got on the coach they gave you an itinerary and a map so you always knew where to be. The coach was very comfortable and the driver was very experienced.
Montserrat.
David L,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00This was a magnificent place to visit. We signed up for English tour but ended up having to listen to dual descriptions on the bus ride. The only change I would make is to distribute tickets to the choir event in advance to allow going earlier for seating. We had to wait for tour guide and by the time we entered there were only scattered seats in the last 3 rows. The audience stands for 2 of the 3 songs so we didn’t really see any of the performance. It sounded great.
A Wonderful Adventure
gsport626,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The bus trip was relaxing and Marta, the guide, gave us a lot of information. Montserrat is a beautiful place. The Basilica was lovely and we were happy to get to hear the Boys Choir. We also enjoyed our time visiting the art museum.
This is the way to experience Monserrat
Janice E,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is the tour to take for Monserrat! So thankful we heard the boys choir. Their voices were angelic. You will have time to take the funicular after the choir and basilica. We also went to the museum which was mostly art. Our driver John was excellent as Barcelona had heavy rain in the AM. Guide gave us the option to rebook but we’d checked the weather and d Monserrat was to be fine. It was cold in November so bring layers. Guide Alva was knowledgeable and very kind to my husband and I. He is 94 and walks slowly. As we had been here in 2013 for basilica and Madonna this was a nice change. Strongly recommend this tour
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