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Montserrat 7-hour Private Tour from Barcelona with Lunch

4.7 · 48 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 92% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Barcelona Operated by Private tours Julia Travel Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
7h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
08:45 · Hotel pickup from 500 pickup points
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

See the Black Madonna on a private tour for your party to Montserrat, with optional hiking.

Breakfast, rail and cable car tickets and lunch are included; choosing the hike replaces the restaurant meal with sandwiches, and hotel drop-off is excluded. 4.69 from 48 reviews at €247 per person for 7h.

In our comparison: #81 of 100 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Tour in SpanishThe page priceSpanishTour in Spanish Pickup included€247 for 2+ people
Tour in EnglishEnglishTour in English Pickup included€247 for 2+ people

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 2 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Access to the Virgin of Montserrat (Black Madonna “La Moreneta”)
  • If you don't opt for the hiking experience: Lunch in the monastery's restaurant
  • Private tour guide that will meet you at your hotel/apartment in the city of Barcelona
  • Typical breakfast including coffee and a locally made Catalan pastry
  • Taste of 4 typical liquors of the area
  • Train tickets and cable car tickets.
  • If you opt for the hiking experience we will buy some sandwiches to eat on the train back
  • Radio guide system
  • Gratuities
  • Drop off back to the hotel/apartment

Reviews

4.7
48 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 44 of 48

Star breakdown of all 48 ratings

5 stars
40 · 83%
4 stars
4 · 8%
3 stars
2 · 4%
2 stars
1 · 2%
1 star
1 · 2%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and scenery, but public transport surprised those expecting a private car.

Praised

  • Detailed explanations of Montserrat and Catalan history
  • Help navigating public transport and arranging tickets
  • Personal attention and flexible plans suited to travellers' needs
  • Mountain scenery and views around the monastery
  • Enjoyable lunches, with praise for the paella

Complaints

  • Unexpected public transport for travellers who thought hotel pickup meant a private vehicle
  • Some praise detailed explanations, while others find the guides' local knowledge limited
  • Some find the pace comfortable, while others feel rushed or miss sights they wanted to visit

Written by Guidekin from the 48 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (26 August 2015 to 4 February 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
08:45 daily; scheduled through November 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 500 pickup points (500 pickup points listed by the operator, 500 of them hotels)
Operator
Private tours Julia Travel; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Join us in this 7-hour private tour of Montserrat with lunch included. Enjoy a typical breakfast, visit the Santa María de Montserrat Abbey and see the Virgin of Montserrat, known as Black Madonna "La Moreneta". After the experience an optional bonus of some hiking in this amazing mountain is also included, making this tour incredibly memorable.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Specialized infant seats are available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food included see what is included
  • Age rule Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Day Trips

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #81 of 100€2477h4.69 (48)private
Costa Brava Tour: Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump from Barcelona€858h4.97 (5116)shared
Costa Brava Tour: Kayak, Snorkel, Cliff Jump & lunch Small Group€858h4.97 (1120)shared
Costa Brava Tour: Easy Hike, Snorkel & Cliff Jump from Barcelona€859h4.99 (418)shared

Ranked #81 of 100 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €38 to €545, median €109; typical length 9h. 29 of 100 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 100 Day Trips

From €247 per adult · Tour in Spanish