Private Tour
Montserrat hidden corners: A tailored trip beyond the Monastery
Overview
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Why settle for just visiting the church when Montserrat offers so many hidden gems? Enhance your experience with a complete and memorable side trip.
This is not a cookie-cutter tour, but a flexible, tailor made off-the-beaten-path adventure through one of Catalonia’s most iconic mountain.
Choose from a variety of enriching activities to create the perfect day:
1.Explore the Monastery, the historical exhibition, and/or the renowned art museum - Black madonna room only under request.
2.Enjoy a scenic 1-hour easy hike to the Monastery’s best panoramic viewpoint
3.Visit local family-run wineries — small or large, your choice.
Savor an authentic local meal at a traditional Catalan restaurant.
4. Discover the natural caves that inspired Gaudí’s Sagrada Família towers — a unique, off-the-beaten-path experience guided in the local language but translated by your guide.
Please message the activity chosen when booking :)
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If this booking has children then the experience we will include some colouring & games
1h car drive from Barcelona to Montserrat
1h car drive from Montserrat to Barcelona
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Sundays & Saturdays bookings from 8am- train to go up & down the Monastery
Private car untill up the monastery, guest pick-up & drop-off in Barcelona city
For children: Montserrat scavenger hunt
Explore beyond the monastery with your private guide
Montserrat skip-the-line tickets: church with Black madonna & historical exhibition
Montserrat caves tickets: if you chose this activity
Private boutique winery with 3 wine tastings- 40 to 50e depending on the winery.Payment tour day
Farmhouse or traditional restaurant meal: up to 25e per person
Groups +6 travellers will have a transport add on fee
Pick-ups or some drops-offs OUT of Barcelona city would have a variable add on cost
Cable car ride or zip train if is not possible the access to Monastery parking
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Montserrat
Please note that this is a tailored experience. Depending on the tour lenght you can choose from 1 to 3 of the following activities
Options
7h tailored tour
Duration: 7 hours: Choose 2 activities from the tour description. Check price of activities in what is not included
Pickup included
Express visit
Duration: 5 hours: Choose 1 activity from the tour description.Check price of activities in what is not included
Pickup included
8h tailored tour
Duration: 8 hours: Choose at least 3 activities from the tour description. Check price of activities in what is not included
Pickup included
Reviews
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great trip
scottbI7203CV,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time. Elvira was an excellent guide. She shared a lot on information about the monastery and the surrounding area. We felt like we were traveling with a friend. Highly recommend.
Book this small group tour - you won't be sorry!!
tiffanybE4236KN,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Elvira took care of eveey single detail with such loving care. Very knowledgeable! Great local lunch and the best wine tour at Graui Grau!
Beautiful family day trip w/ Elvira!
adamoG1130FM,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an amazing experience. Elvira was the perfect guide for this beautiful day in Montserrat and at an authentic Catalan winery! Highly highly recommend to do this with family, friends, or as a couples trip :))
Best local tour guide
Carla J,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Elvira was so amazing from the pickup at our hotel, the morning at Montserrat, lunch at a great local place and finishing up at a stellar winery (Grau Grau) we had the best experience. Her knowledge and flexible attitude allowed us to enjoy the sites at our own pace. Her focus on customer satisfaction included pinging us often on our likes & dislikes! She can customize any tour to your preferences and allow you to experience Barcelona from a locals perspective.
Great day
ejordan2353,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Elvira is an excellent tour guide and planner. The church and the local restaurant and winery made for the perfect day. One of the best experiences we have had
Just Perfect!! 🤩
Companion565391,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just perfect!!! Elvira was incredibly thoughtful, sweet, and knowledgeable! Most satisfying day in Barcelona. Endless pictures and memories!! Don’t hesitate to go…
Fantastic family friendly experience
Shannon S,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I would highly recommend this experience to anyone that wants to have a complete trip in Montserrat. The guide engaged with my kids and a scavenger hunt was included at the Monastery. Besides we had some fun with the owner of a boutique winery close by.
Amazing tour with a lovely guide
856assiab,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a great time with Elvira! She’s super friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly loves what she does. The Montserrat tour was amazing — beautiful views, interesting stories, and just the right mix of history and fun. It honestly felt like spending the day with a friend who knows all the best spots. If you're in Barcelona and want a more personal and local experience, Elvira’s your girl. Totally recommend!
Enlightening, easy and efficient way to experience Montserrat.
leannecX7953JM,
Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We wanted a simple day focused only on the monastery. Elvira with Go Local Barcelona provided just that and more! Instead of the embedded costs and hassle of a car, we wanted an easy and relaxing way to experience Montserrat. We meet her at Plaça d’ Espanya and took a 60-minute train to Montserrat, followed by a 5-minute cable car up to the monastery, taking in every feet of the mountain’s amazing elevation From there, we hiked 30 minutes up to the cross, followed by a one hour tour of the monastery and museum. We embarked on the same journey down catching the next departing train within 15 minutes. Elvira manages the day and time perfectly. We would have never been able to see it all as simply and stress-free on our own. All in, the trip was 6 hours, start to finish. We didn’t have to do anything, but show up. If you’re looking for an option that’s a complete experience with no effort, this tour is for you!
Effortless Monserrat Tour with a Local Guide Who Knows Her Stuff.
382ronc,
Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing day in Monserrat with Elvira! She took care of every detail. Tix for the train (more fun, better views and cheaper than a car). Tix for the cable car (first in line). Beautiful hike and then the monastery tour with expert commentary the entire time from start to finish. Elvira’s knows her history, she knows how to make it fun for the family, she knows how to make the travel to and from simple. We loved our day with her and can’t wait to come back. Highly recommend.
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