--- title: "Montserrat: Cog-Wheel, Basilica, Black Madonna & Licor Tasting" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/barcelona/tours/montserrat-cog-wheel-basilica-black-madonna-licor-tasting/ type: tour city: Barcelona country: Spain price: 55 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.59 reviews: 905 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 99 of 100 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/tours/montserrat-cog-wheel-basilica-black-madonna-licor-tasting/ --- # Montserrat: Cog-Wheel, Basilica, Black Madonna & Licor Tasting **Guidekin's take:** Explore Montserrat with Basilica entry, choosing independent time or a fuller visit with guiding and a rack railway ride. Return transport from a meeting point is included; the railway and liquor tasting depend on the option selected. 4.59 from 905 reviews at €55 per person for 5h. In our comparison: #99 of 100 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover the jewel in Catalonia’s crown before the crowds arrive on this morning trip to Montserrat. Choose between two experiences: the Transfer + Basilica option, which includes round-trip transportation and admission to the Basilica to explore at your own pace, or the Full Experience, which includes a scenic rack railway ride and a guided visit to the Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey. Admire the abbey’s impressive Gothic and Renaissance architecture and discover its importance in Catalonia’s rich history and culture. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The guide will be waiting on the… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 08:00: one departure a day - Food included: Liquors Tasting (if option selected) - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €50: ages 3 to 11 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €55 per person for the Transfer + Basilica Entry option; other options up to €62 - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.59/5 from 905 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Amigo Tours Spain - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.59 from 905 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 824 of 905. - 5 stars: 686 (76%) - 4 stars: 138 (15%) - 3 stars: 32 (4%) - 2 stars: 24 (3%) - 1 star: 25 (3%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides, mountain views and monastery, but some cannot fit all the activities into the visit. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable, approachable guides explain Montserrat's history - Mountain views and the monastery's setting - The basilica and Black Madonna as highlights of the visit - Enjoyable cog railway ride and liqueur tasting - Comfortable buses and careful driving on winding roads **Complaints:** - Some cannot fit in the museum, walks or tasting, while others report enough free time - Confusion over activity tickets and directions at Montserrat - Some find commentary sparse or unclear, while others praise detailed explanations Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-09-12 to 2026-09-25); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Transfer + Basilica Entry | €55 / person | Spanish, English | Round-trip transportation Ticket to the Basilica: Explore the Basilica of Montserrat at your own pace. Please note: Guided tour, access to the Throne of the Virgin, the Audiovisual Space, and the traditional liqueur tasting are not included | | Montserrat Full Experience | €62 / person | Spanish, English | Round-trip transportation Guided Tour: Enjoy your visit accompanied by our professional guide, who will provide live commentary in English and Spanish simultaneousl Access to the Basilica Throne of the Virgin: Discover the famous Black Madonna, known as "La Moreneta". Audiovisual Space Liquor tasting: Taste traditional liqueurs made by the monks of Montserrat. | ## What's included - Access to the Audiovisual Room (if option selected) - Liquors Tasting (if option selected) - Guided Visit with a professional Guide (if option selected) - Ticket to Montserrat Rack Railway (if option selected) - Admission to the Virgin Throne (if option selected) - Access to the Basilica - Round transfer from the meeting point to the Monastery and back ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Barcelona** (1h) - You will leave Barcelona early in the morning to avoid crowds when accessing Montserrat. The first part of the journey will be by bus. The bus trip will last 1 hour. 2. **Get off of the bus and enjoy a 15-minute journey on the Montserrat rack railw...** (15m) - Get off of the bus and enjoy a 15-minute journey on the Montserrat rack railway if you have chosen the full tour option. This trip will offer you the mountain’s unique skyline and spectacular views. The train has panoramic windows that allow you to admire the beauty of the... 3. **Discover this awesome place located at an incredible mountain range, famous f...** (pass by, no stop) - Discover this awesome place located at an incredible mountain range, famous for its scenic views, hiking trails, and monastery. 4. **Visit the Basilica of Montserrat, one of Catalonia's most important religious...** (30m; admission included) - Visit the Basilica of Montserrat, one of Catalonia's most important religious landmarks and home to the revered Black Madonna. If the full experience is selected, the visit to the Basilica will be accompanied by a professional guide, who will share its history, architecture,... 5. **Abadia De Montserrat** (1h 30m) - If the full tour option is selected, the guide will explain the history and highlights of the monastery. You will then have free time to explore the Abbey and its surroundings at your own pace. 6. **If you choose the full experience option, you will enjoy the flavors of the m...** (10m) - If you choose the full experience option, you will enjoy the flavors of the mountains with a tasting of Montserrat liquors. Afterward, we will head back to Barcelona center. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Fri, Sun - Departures: 08:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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. ## Meeting point The guide will be waiting on the "Estación de Francia" with a sign of Amigo Tours. You can arrive on the subway line L4 to the "Barceloneta" station, once there, take the exit to "Plaça Pau Vila". You can arrive also on bus line 47. The meeting point is at the main entrance of the station. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJC_lz6QGjpBIRj83GUaR53n0 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Please note: if you have chosen the full-experience option, the guided tour will be run in both English and Spanish at the same time - Please make sure to review the selected option carefully, as each option includes different services and attractions. ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #99 of 100** | €55 | 5h | 4.59 (905) | shared | | [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 #99 of 100 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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