--- title: Montserrat Day Trip Private or Small Group with Basilica Tickets lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/barcelona/tours/montserrat-day-trip-private-or-small-group-with-basilica-tickets/ type: tour city: Barcelona country: Spain price: 121 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.76 reviews: 299 duration_minutes: 330 languages: [pt, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 17 of 22 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-02 data_updated: 2026-09-20 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/tours/montserrat-day-trip-private-or-small-group-with-basilica-tickets/ --- # Montserrat Day Trip Private or Small Group with Basilica Tickets **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. ## Overview 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. ## Key facts - Price: from €121 per person - Duration: 5h 30m - Rating: 4.76/5 from 299 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Local CoolTour - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Semi-Private | €121 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Semi-Private: Private car in a Small Group. Maximum 8 guests Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes Pick up in a meeting point | | Private | €225 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English, French | Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes Private Car Hotel Pick up / Drop off Pickup included | ## 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) ## Not included - Lunch - Child car seat (€8) - Admission to the Children’s Choir. ## Itinerary 1. **Barcelona** (pass by, no stop) - 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... 2. **Montserrat** (1h) - 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,... 3. **Abadia De Montserrat** (30m; admission included) - Have the best views of the Montserrat Monastery Benedictine and its spectacular architecture. 4. **Enter the Monastery with your Skip the line tickets, to admire the famous vir...** (1h; admission included) - Enter the Monastery with your Skip the line tickets, to admire the famous virgin of the Moreneta. 5. **Children's choir: Experience the magic of the Montserrat Boys’ Choir** (pass by, no stop) - 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. 6. **Take a short hike to one of the most beautiful panoramic spots in the area** (1h) - Enjoy the incredible views of the mountain. 7. **Mercat de Montserrat** (30m) - Taste cheeses, hams and a lot of regional products of Catalonia that local farmers offer for sale. Learn how they produce them. 8. **Barcelona** (1h) - 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). ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-02 - 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. ## Meeting 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. ## Good to know - 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. ## How it compares in Day Trips Ranked **#17 of 22** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [costa-brava-tour-kayak-snorkel-cliff-jump-from-barcelona](https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/tours/costa-brava-tour-kayak-snorkel-cliff-jump-from-barcelona/?format=md) — 4.97 (5048) 2. [montserrat-private-tour-with-hotel-pick-up-from-barcelona](https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/tours/montserrat-private-tour-with-hotel-pick-up-from-barcelona/?format=md) — 4.96 (839) 3. 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