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Montserrat Day Trip Private or Small Group with Basilica Tickets

4.8 Great 287 reviews
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5h 30m
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Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Free cancellation Private tour Instant confirmation Live guide

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Montserrat by car in 5.5 hours, bookable semi-private or fully private, with basilica and Black Madonna tickets included. Lunch is not covered and the children's choir has a separate admission; a child car seat costs 8 euros extra.

From the guide

Enjoy a Day Trip to Montserrat, traveling by car through the nature of this unique jagged mountain to reach the antique Monastery hidden among the peaks. Admire the architecture of the Montserrat Benedictine Monastery, stroll through the farmers’ market, and taste regional products from Catalonia. Visit the Basilica and 'The Black Madonna' with your tickets and, if available, enjoy the Children's Choir**. With your guide, take a light hike to La Creu de Sant Miquel viewpoint for breathtaking views.

This tour offers two ways to experience Montserrat: choose the private option, with hotel pick-up and drop-off, or the semi-private option, joining a small group of up to 8 participants with an easy-to-find meeting point.

*This tour is family-friendly and suitable for children.
**In case you want to have lunch, the guide will show you a convenient buffet both in price and quality.
***Tickets to the children's choir subject to availability and upon request in advance with an extra charge.

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 2, 2026.

What's Included

Montserrat Semi-Private Guided Tour by car (Semi-Private Option)
Meet your guide at the Meeting Point (Semi-Private Option)
Montserrat Private Guided Tour by car (Private Option)
Tickets to the Basilica and 'La Moreneta' (The Black Madonna)
5.5 hs private tour with a local guide
Pick-Up/Drop-off at your Hotel in Barcelona Area (Private Option)

What's Not Included

Lunch
Child car seat (€8)
Admission to the Children’s Choir.

Itinerary

Barcelona Stop 1
Meet your guide at your hotel (Private Option) or at the designated meeting point (Semi-Private Option). Then travel by car to Montserrat, approximately one hour from Barcelona. Along the way, enjoy the Catalan landscapes while your local guide introduces the history of the magical mountain and its Benedictine Monastery.
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Montserrat Stop 2
Spend approximately 3.5 hours exploring Montserrat and its spectacular mountain setting. Visit the Benedictine Monastery and see La Moreneta, the famous Black Madonna. Enjoy free time to browse the local farmers market, take a scenic hike to the Creu de Sant Miquel viewpoint, and admire panoramic views. If the option is selected, you may also attend a performance by the Montserrat children’s choir.
1h
Abadia De Montserrat Stop 3
Have the best views of the Montserrat Monastery Benedictine and its spectacular architecture.
30 min
Admission included
Enter the Monastery with your Skip the line tickets, to admire the famous vir... Stop 4
Enter the Monastery with your Skip the line tickets, to admire the famous virgin of the Moreneta.
1h
Admission included
Children's choir: Experience the magic of the Montserrat Boys’ Choir Stop 5
Let the pure and powerful melodies elevate your visit to this spiritual site, as the voices of one of Europe’s oldest children’s choirs resonate through the basilica. Please note: attendance is subject to availability and must be requested in advance directly to your guide.
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Take a short hike to one of the most beautiful panoramic spots in the area Stop 6
Enjoy the incredible views of the mountain.
1h
Mercat de Montserrat Stop 7
Taste cheeses, hams and a lot of regional products of Catalonia that local farmers offer for sale. Learn how they produce them.
30 min
Barcelona Stop 8
Your guide will drive you back to Barcelona, where you will be dropped off at your hotel (Private Option) or at the designated meeting point (Semi-Private Option).
1h

Departure & Return

Pickup included

If you choose the Private Option, the guide will pick you up at the door of your hotel in Barcelona. For the Semi-Private Option, the guide will pick you up at the meeting point.

Start point

For the semi-private tour, it is mandatory to be at the meeting point at least 5 minutes before the experience starts to meet your guide.

End point

For the semi-private tour, it is mandatory to be at the meeting point at least 5 minutes before the experience starts to meet your guide.

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Pick-Up/Drop-off at your Hotel in Barcelona Area (Only Private Option)
  • Meet your guide at the Meeting Point (Mandatory - Semi-Private Option)
  • In high season the availability for some attractions are subject to the number of people in Montserrat as there could be long queues.
  • If there are children in the group, they will have to ask for a child car seat upon request, with an extra cost.(€8)
  • If there is a last-minute tour, please keep in mind that access to La Moreneta will be subject to availability. In case it is sold out, you will still be able to enter the monastery and complete the rest of the tour as planned.
  • Attendance at the Boy's Choir is subject to availability and must be requested in advance directly with your guide.

Cancellation Policy

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

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