Sign in

Montserrat Day Trip Private or Small Group with Basilica Tickets

4.8 · 302 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 93% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Barcelona Operated by Local CoolTour Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
5h 30m
Group
Group size varies by option: max 8 from €85 · private from €225
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 · Hotel pickup from 214 pickup points
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Montserrat by car in 5h 30m, 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 a few euros extra.

In our comparison: #88 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
Semi-PrivateThe page priceEnglishSemi-Private: Private car in a Small Group. Maximum 8 guests Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes Pick up in a meeting point€85 for 2+ people
PrivateSpanish, French, EnglishDuration: 5 hours 30 minutes Private Car Hotel Pick up / Drop off Pickup included€225 for 2+ people

Children from €26 (ages 0 to 7). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 2 September 2026.

Included and not 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)
  • Lunch
  • Child car seat (€8)
  • Admission to the Children’s Choir.

Reviews

4.8
302 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 282 of 302

Star breakdown of all 302 ratings

5 stars
266 · 88%
4 stars
16 · 5%
3 stars
10 · 3%
2 stars
4 · 1%
1 star
6 · 2%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge and personal attention; religious services can delay entry to the basilica.

Praised

  • Friendly guides with detailed knowledge of Montserrat and regional history
  • Flexible itineraries and pacing adapted to interests and walking abilities
  • Convenient pickups and clear communication before the trip
  • Mountain views and visits to the basilica and Black Madonna

Complaints

  • Uphill walking to viewpoints can be demanding
  • Religious services can delay entry to the basilica

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (13 October 2024 to 30 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

Latest reviews

Loading the latest reviews…

Reviews are shown as the platforms publish them and removed when they disappear there.

Ratings collected from Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.

Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
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. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 214 pickup points (214 pickup points listed by the operator, 214 of them hotels)
Operator
Local CoolTour; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

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
  • If there are children in the group, they will have to ask for a child car seat upon request, with an extra cost.(€8)

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €26 ages 0 to 7

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 · #88 of 100€855h 30m4.76 (302)varies by option
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 #88 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 €85 per adult · Semi-Private