--- title: Montserrat 7-hour Private Tour from Barcelona with Lunch lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/barcelona/tours/montserrat-7-hour-private-tour-from-barcelona-with-lunch/ type: tour city: Barcelona country: Spain price: 247 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.69 reviews: 48 duration_minutes: 420 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 81 of 100 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-02 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/tours/montserrat-7-hour-private-tour-from-barcelona-with-lunch/ --- # Montserrat 7-hour Private Tour from Barcelona with Lunch **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 (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 500 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:45: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 500 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €247 per person - Duration: 7h - Rating: 4.69/5 from 48 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Private tours Julia Travel - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 08:45 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02 ## Reviews 4.69 from 48 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 44 of 48. - 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 (2015-08-26 to 2026-02-04); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Tour in Spanish | €247 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish | Tour in Spanish Pickup included | | Tour in English | €247 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Tour in English Pickup included | ## What's 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 ## Not included - Gratuities - Drop off back to the hotel/apartment ## Itinerary 1. **Placa d'Espanya** (5m) - We will start this tour heading to Plaça d'Espanya, where we will take the train to Montserrat and enjoy the Catalonian landscape on our way to Monistrol, located at the bottom of the mountain. 2. **Aeri de Montserrat** (30m; admission included) - We will take the cable car to climb the mountain and get to the Monastery. 3. **Abadia De Montserrat** (1h; admission included) - We will visit the Basilica and we will visit the Virgin of Montserrat, known as Black Madonna “La Moreneta”, a woodcarving from the twelfth century, which is the patron saint of Catalonia. 4. **Montana de Montserrat** (1h) - In this tour we will discover this amazing mountain and we will learn about its history. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:45 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-02 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Pickup points listed by the operator: 500 ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please, it is mandatory to inform at least 24h before the start of the tour in which hotel/apartment you will stay, in order to pick you up. - The pickup is only available in Barcelona city area. - Queues to see the Black Madonna may occur depending on season. - The access to Montserrat will be by the Aeri. The days when the Aeri is closed due to weather, technical reasons, or when tickets are not available, it will be replaced by the cog-wheel train. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €494 | €247 | | 4 | €708 | €177 | | 6 | €924 | €154 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Day Trips start at €38 per person. ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #81 of 100** | €247 | 7h | 4.69 (48) | private | | [Costa Brava Tour: Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump from Barcelona](/spain/barcelona/tours/costa-brava-tour-kayak-snorkel-cliff-jump-from-barcelona/?format=md) | €85 | 8h | 4.97 (5116) | shared | | [Costa Brava Tour: Kayak, Snorkel, Cliff Jump & lunch Small Group](/spain/barcelona/tours/costa-brava-tour-kayak-snorkel-cliff-jump-lunch-small-group/?format=md) | €85 | 8h | 4.97 (1120) | shared | | [Costa Brava Tour: Easy Hike, Snorkel & Cliff Jump from Barcelona](/spain/barcelona/tours/costa-brava-tour-easy-hike-snorkel-cliff-jump-from-barcelona/?format=md) | €85 | 9h | 4.99 (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. 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