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Montserrat Hiking Experience & Monastery Premium Small Group Tour

5.0 · 333 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Barcelona Operated by Catalan Trails Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
6h 30m
Group
Group size varies by option: small group from €73 · private from €375
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
08:00, 08:30 · No hotel pickup on the shared options; the private option collects you
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Visit Montserrat Monastery and hike Montserrat Natural Park in a small shared group of up to eight.

Minivan transport and skip-the-line monastery entry are included; moderate fitness is required, and hotel pickup is limited to the private option. 4.96 from 333 reviews at €73 per person for 6h 30m.

In our comparison: #11 of 100 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Options and prices

3 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. Guide languages on every option: English, Spanish.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Montserrat Hiking Off the Beaten Path & Monastery. Small Group TourThe page priceHiking Off the Beaten Path: Our Original Montserrat Hiking Tour. Visit Montserrat Monastery & Hike the scenic trails of Montserrat on a circular Hike.€73
Soft Hike with Cable CarShort Hike with Cable Car: Visit the Monastery of Montserrat. Then ride Sant Joan Funicular up the mountain and enjoy a soft panoramic hike.€85
Montserrat Private TourPrivate Tour with Pick up: Experience Montserrat on a Private Tour exclusive for your group. Includes Monastery guided visit and Sant Joan Cable Car€375 for 2+ people

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 2 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Personal insurance
  • Transport by private air-conditioned eight-seater minivan
  • Montserrat Monastery skip the line tickets & guided visit
  • Montserrat Natural Park guided hike
  • Please bring your reusable water bottle
  • Premium Small Group Tour for a maximum of 8 people
  • Tips (optional)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (only included on private option)

Reviews

5.0
333 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 333 of 333

Star breakdown of all 333 ratings

5 stars
320 · 96%
4 stars
13 · 4%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and mountain views; steep climbs and the stair descent can be harder than expected.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides explaining monastery history, geology and local wildlife
  • Mountain trails with wide views of the monastery and surrounding landscape
  • Attentive guides who help on rough ground and check how the group is coping
  • Small groups that allow conversation and personal attention
  • Comfortable vans and well organised pickup and return

Complaints

  • Some found the steep climbs and stair descents more demanding than expected
  • Heat makes the hiking more difficult
  • Some found the pace too fast, while others praised regular breaks and adjustments
  • Weather conditions have led to cancellations of the hiking portion

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (23 May 2025 to 29 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
We will depart from Passeig de Gràcia 26 at 8:00am (please be there 5-10 minutes before as we will leave punctual). Your guide will be wearing a Catalan Trails uniform. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
08:00, 08:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup on the shared options; the private option collects you
Operator
Catalan Trails; 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

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please wear hiking / sport shoes and comfortable clothes
  • Hiking distance Off The Beaten Path option 5,5km / 3,5 milles with an elevation gain / loss of 300 m / 1000 feet.
  • Hiking distance Funicular Cable Car option 3km / 2 milles all downhill

Accessibility

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Age 10+ minimum age to join

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 · #11 of 100€736h 30m4.96 (333)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 #11 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 €73 per adult · Montserrat Hiking Off the Beaten Path & Monastery. Small Group Tour