Montserrat Monastery Half Day Experience from Barcelona
Overview
Available languages
5 hours 15 minutes
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Discover the wonders of Montserrat, a national park and place of pilgrimage for millions worldwide. Join your guide in an air‑conditioned private vehicle from Barcelona for a drive up the mountain, named for its saw‑like rock formations. Enjoy the view and hear about Montserrat’s Basilica and Monastery, home of la Moreneta (Black Madonna).
We offer early access to visit before the crowds arrive.
Depending on the selected option, your tour may include only the guided visit, the guided visit plus Basilica entry, or the full experience with access to the Black Madonna’s altar or listening to the Boys’ Choir. Upon arrival, enjoy a 45‑minute guided tour to discover Montserrat and its secrets. If included, enter the Basilica and see the Black Madonna.
During your 2‑hour free time, explore the farmers’ market, walk to Saint Miguel Cross for breathtaking views, ride the Sant Joan Funicular, and more. Return to Barcelona at the end of the tour.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible (Please let us know if this is your case since we need to arrange with the bus in advance)
'Montserrat with Boys' choir' option is available from Monday to Friday. The Tour starts at 9.30am
'Montserrat + winery + lunch' option is a full day tour, available from Monday to Saturday. The Tour starts at 8.30am
'Montserrat with La Moreneta' option is available from Monday to Sunday. The Tour starts at 8.30am and at 1.30pm.
We meet all travelers at a meeting point. Travelers cannot enter their own pickup location.
The tour guide will be waiting at the meeting point, holding a red burgundy umbrella.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Montserrat
Montserrat is a mountain top monastery situated on top of an unusual rock mountain. It is the highest point of the Catalan lowlands. Montserrat monastery hosts “la Moreneta”, also called Black Madonna. The legend says that the benedictine monks found the statue, and they could not move the statue to build their monastery, so they decided to construct it around the statue. Montserrat was designated as a National Park in 1987. Nowadays, it is a site of pilgrimage for people around the world. Once in Montserrat, enjoy a 45-minute small group guided tour, and then you will have 2 hours to explore on your own. You can visit the Museum, taste the monastery’s homemade liquor, go for an easy walk to Saint Miguel's cross for an incredible viewpoint, go up the Sant Joan Funicular, take wonderful pictures, buy local products from the farmer's market, and more.
Abadia de Montserrat
The origin of the monastery is uncertain, but it is believed that the Virgin of Monsterrat (La Moreneta) was found around 880. (8.30 am and 1.30 pm tours include tickets to La Moreneta). According to the legends, the monks built the monastery around the statue. The monastery still functions to this day with over 70 monks. The basilica of Montserrat began its construction in the 16th century, and now houses an art museum. It is also the place where la Escolania, one of the oldest Boys’ Choirs in Europe, performs during religious ceremonies (you can listen to them on the 9.30 am tour).
What‘s Included
The "Only Guided Tour" option does not include tickets (Monastery tour and roundtrip only)
Round transfer from the centre of Barcelona to the Monastery
2 Hour Free Time to Explore Montserrat on Your Own
The "Tour, Basilica & Boys' Choir" option includes tickets for the Boys' Choir and Basilica
The "Tour, Basilica & Black Madonna" option includes Basilica entry and touching the Black Madonna
English-Speaking Professional Guide
The "Guided Tour & Basilica Entry" option ONLY includes Ticket to the Basilica
The "Montserrat, Lunch & Winery" option includes a cogwheel train ride and visit to historic winery
Food and drinks in the Half Day options
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Tour, Basilica & Boys' Choir
Duration: 5 hours
Montserrat Experience: Discover the best views, enjoy a guided tour of this religious temple, free time, and listen to the famous Boys' Choir.
Transfer: Our private A/C bus will take us from Barcelona to Montserrat on a 1h ride, and then we will be back at around 2.30 pm.
Language: English
Montserrat, Lunch & Winery
Duration: 9 hours
Taste & tradition: Enjoy a local liquor tasting in Montserrat, savor lunch in the countryside, and end the day with a wine tasting at a boutique
Full day experience: Take the cogwheel train in Montserrat, visit the basilica, enjoy free time, and head to a scenic winery for panoramic views.
Transfer: Our private A/C bus will take us during the whole trip from 8.30 am until approx. 5.30 pm.
Language: English
Tour, Basilica & Black Madonna
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
Montserrat Experience: Enjoy the best views on this tour from Barcelona. Includes guided tour, Basilica and Black Madonna access, and free time.
Luxury Air-Conditioned Bus
Language: English
Only Guided Tour
Difference from other options: Includes roundtrip from Barcelona and guided tour. No Basilica or Black Madonna entry, but more free time to explore
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
Montserrat Experience: Enjoy the best views in this 5.30-hour roundtrip Tour from Barcelona. Enjoy a guided tour and take free time on your own.
Luxury Air-Conditioned Bus
Language: English
Guided Tour & Basilica Entry
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
Montserrat Experience: Enjoy the best views on this tour from Barcelona. Includes guided tour, Basilica access, and free time to explore on your own
Luxury Air-Conditioned Bus
Language: English
Private Tour (half-day)
Duration: 5 hours
Private tour just for you: We’ll pick you up at your accommodation in a private luxury vehicle for a private tour to Montserrat with your own guide.
Guided tour: You can choose to visit the Black Madonna or enjoy the Boys’ Choir performance, available in English or Spanish.
Spanish Tour
Duration: 5 hours: 50 minutes ride back and forth, and 3 full hours to visit Montserrat.
Montserrat Experience: Enjoy stunning views on this 5-hour roundtrip tour from Barcelona. Visit the Basilica and have free time to explore.
Luxury Air-Conditioned Bus
Reviews
5,910 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Gracias
tezzac2025,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Overall experience was amazing. Both Marc & MK were the best, very informative & detailed tour Would love to do it for next.
Montserrat with MK & Mark
caseymW593TN,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00MK and Mark were excellent guides for our tour of Montserrat! Both were knowledgeable and fun. Highly recommend these two and the half day tour!
Try to get Ori as your guide!
508ajik,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ori(ol) is a terrific guide. He knows and shares a lot of information, while displaying great humor which helped me learn. I most highly recommend this tour.
Best tour in Barcelona so far
zachmX8410TG,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Miro and Andreas were amazing tour guides. They were enthusiastic and engaging with us. They knew a lot of details and history that made the tour more enjoyable. The scenery was beautiful.
Excellent tour!
nvnsrt,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour full of breathtaking views! A must have tour when you are in Barcelona! Miro and Andreas shared some really good & relevant knowledge and kept the tour super interesting!
Amazing and Informative Tour
269maill,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent Tour! Andres and Mido were amazing guides. Perfect combination of history and pop culture facts. An unbelievable historic landmark that is definitely worth visiting. Highly recommend it.
Engaging and Informative
340vipuld,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with Miro and Andres! The tour was engaging and both the guides took us through the history and background of each attraction!
Great tour of Monserrate
Ryan d,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great tour with Miro and Andres! They told us everything about Monserrate and the Black Madonna, and did it in a fun and entertaining way 👌🏼 I would highly recommend this tour for visiting Monserrate
The Highlight of Barcelona!
jolaynew955,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Montserrat was without a doubt, the highlight of our trip to Barcelona. Roberto was an excellent tour guide and took care of us perfectly. He was knowledgeable, helpful, patient, and his humor made the tour extra fun!
Super professional and great local tour
NavigatorAviator,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went to Barce as a group of friends for about 10 days during November and one of our best trips/tours was definitely this, so simply wanted to give them a shout!
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