--- title: "Montserrat very early: Hiking, Abbey, very small group" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/barcelona/tours/montserrat-very-early-hiking-abbey-very-small-group/ type: tour city: Barcelona country: Spain price: 65 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 135 duration_minutes: 390 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 68 of 100 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-02 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/tours/montserrat-very-early-hiking-abbey-very-small-group/ --- # Montserrat very early: Hiking, Abbey, very small group **Guidekin's take:** An early Montserrat visit pairs the Abbey and Black Madonna with hikes in two mountain locations, in a small shared group of up to seven. Entry and van transport from Barcelona pickup points are included; moderate fitness is required. 4.85 from 135 reviews at €65 per person for 6h 30m. In our comparison: #68 of 100 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Be the first visitor. Explore the Abbey and Black Mary without waiting online. Hike in two different places in the Mountain without any other tourists. This trip it's for maximum 7 customers. Discover the only trip that arrives before 7:30h. First we will visit the Abbey and the Black Madonna and we won't be faced with lines to see this fantastic piece of art from the 12th century. Then, hike with me with a nice view from above of the Monastery area, and after some free time, take the van to the other side to hike again to get to different big rocks. ## Before you book - Meeting point: At 6:45 - Starts 06:45: one departure a day - Food not included: Breakfast - Children from €60: ages 12 to 30 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €65 per person - Duration: 6h 30m - Rating: 4.85/5 from 135 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: BARCELONA HORIZON TOURS - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 06:45 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02 ## Reviews 4.85 from 135 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 129 of 135. - 5 stars: 124 (92%) - 4 stars: 5 (4%) - 3 stars: 4 (3%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the quiet early visit and mountain views; the hike can be strenuous, with steep climbs and many steps. **Praised:** - Early arrival allows quiet monastery visits before the crowds - Sunrise at the monastery and mountain views on the hikes - The guide's knowledge of the monastery's history and mountain routes - Options to adjust the hiking or spend free time exploring - Clean, comfortable van transport and a small group atmosphere **Complaints:** - Some find the hike manageable while others find the steep paths and many steps strenuous - Some find the pace well judged while others feel rushed or find the guidance unclear - Fog can obscure the sunrise and mountain views Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-05-10 to 2026-06-22); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Entrance to the Abbey and the Black Madonna when there are still no tourists - Transportation in a van for only 7 participants - Hiking tour where there are no tourists - Pickup in different places in Barcelona ## Not included - Breakfast ## Itinerary 1. **Barcelona** (1h) - We will leave Barcelona at 6:45 am to arrive at Montserrat at 7:30 am. 2. **At 8 am we will visit the Abbey and see the Black Virgin without making any line** (2h; admission included) - At 8:20 you will have free time until 9 o'clock. The cafeteria opens at 8:45 am 3. **Montserrat Mountains** (2h) - At 9 am I will propose a hiking route. We will walk 3.80km / 2.36mi with an elevation of 400m / 1312ft. To return to the monastery, you can return on foot and cover more km/miles, or take the funicular (not included in the price) 4. **Barcelona** (1h) - Once we finish the route, there will be some free time and at 12 o'clock we will return to Barcelona to arrive before 1 pm ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun - Departures: 06:45 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-02 - 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 At 6:45 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EjpDYXJyZXIgZGUgU2Vww7psdmVkYSwgMTUsIEVpeGFtcGxlLCAwODAxNSBCYXJjZWxvbmEsIFNwYWluIjASLgoUChIJl_SinXyipBIR8m8b58bAFboQDyoUChIJ92erQmKipBIRWIVDSwikj7c Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - People with mobility problems are not accepted - People who cannot walk at a normal pace are not accepted - People over 65 years old are accepted but who do not have any mobility problems ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #68 of 100** | €65 | 6h 30m | 4.85 (135) | 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 #68 of 100 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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