Overview
Ensured small group tour of maximum 8 pax.
Round-trip hotel pick-up & drop-off included.
Make a pilgrimage to the mystical mountaintop retreat of Montserrat in this 5-hour excursion from Barcelona with a very small group.
With a comfortable pick up your guide will lead you on an exploration of this nearly 1,000-year old Benedictine Monastery set high above Catalonia.
- Half-day trip to the mystical mountaintop monastery of Montserrat with a small group from Barcelona
- Enjoy astonishing views of the natural park
- Great way to explore the region near Barcelona
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Professional local guide
Montserrat Walking Tour
Entrance to the Montserrat Monastery
In-vehicle air conditioning
Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
Small-group up to 8 people
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
- Please let us know your children's age to arrange the proper child seat (if applies)
- Please include your hotel or apartment name in Barcelona. If you have not, submit it through Viator asap.
The pick-up time will be between 8 and 9 am. We will send a message on the day before departure through the booking system to inform you of the specific pick-up time at your hotel as well as the name of your guide and the telephone number.
What to expect
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Montana de Montserrat
30 min
The Rocky Massif of Montserrat has been declared as Natural Park in 1987, and characterised by the rounded shape of its peaks. This incredible 4000-foot wonder is easily recognizable by its ''serrated'' top from which it got his name.
Once you reach the monastery, you have plenty of options and your guide will always adjust to your interests. We invite you to take an easy walk of around 30 min to enjoy one of the most astonishing views of the natural park, but if you wish you can also decide to enjoy other activities that the mountain offers. -
Abadia de Montserrat
30 min
Visit the Basilica of Montserrat, house of the serene image of the Virgin of Montserrat, the patron saint of Catalonia, a poly chrome Romanesque carving dating from the 12th century.
The legend says that in the year 880 some shepherd boys found a statue of the black madonna, the "Moreneta", in a grotto. A chapel was built on this site that soon became a place of pilgrimage. -
Funicular de Sant Joan
15 min
Decide with your small group of 8 pax if you want to enjoy a ride in the rack railway that will bring you at the top of the holy mountain. Enjoy astonishing views along the way.
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Sant Jeroni
30 min
Reach the peak of the holy mountain to enjoy a bird's eye view of the entire Montserrat Monastery and of the natural park. On clear days, you will enjoy uninterrupted views of the whole of Catalunya.
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Aeri de Montserrat
15 min
If you skipped the funicular, you can enjoy the cable car, a breathtaking journey over the Llobregat River and Valley, up the mountain and right up to Montserrat Monastery.
The cable car first started running in 1930. It travels at a speed of 5 metres per second and at a gradient of up to 45%.
This is a trip that is not for the faint heart - you will be travelling 1350 metres up the mountain in a small hanging car! However, if you are not afraid of heights, you will be in for a really memorable and rewarding experience. -
Montserrat Museum
1 hour
If you wish, you can also decide to visit the Montserrat museum. It has an important section of early paintings, spanning the 13th to the 18th centuries, with works by El Greco, Caravaggio as well as a large collection of Catalan paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries that includes major names such as Fortuny, Rusiñol, Casas, Picasso and Dalí but also of French impressionism such as Chagall, Braque, Le Corbusier, Miró, Dalí and Picasso.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Madrid).
Additional Information
- The Escolania Boy's Choir is subject to seasonal availability and is not available for the PM option
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Montserrat Monastery Small Group or Private Tour Hotel pick-up
Can I cancel Montserrat Monastery Small Group or Private Tour Hotel pick-up for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Professional local guide
- Montserrat Walking Tour
- Entrance to the Montserrat Monastery
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
- Small-group up to 8 people
What's not included?
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Montana de Montserrat, Abadia de Montserrat, Funicular de Sant Joan, Sant Jeroni, Aeri de Montserrat, Montserrat Museum.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by In Out Barcelona Tours
