Montserrat Guided Tour with Cogwheel or Cable Car & Black Madonna

5.0
(4 reviews)
Barcelona, Spain

5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Leave our office in Barcelona on an air-conditioned coach towards Montserrat. After a 1-hour drive on the highway, board the cogwheel train up the mountain and enjoy amazing views over the area. Admire the mountain’s unique shape, from the Catalan words Mont (mountain) and Serrat (serrated). This rocky landscape, declared a National Park in 1987, protects its natural and cultural wealth. Follow your guide through the monastery, discover Gothic and Renaissance details, and learn about the miraculous apparition of the Black Madonna, La Moreneta. Your tour includes a tasting of typical liqueurs, a visit to the audiovisual space, and free time to explore the basilica, La Moreneta, and the local market.

✔ Scenic cogwheel train ride with panoramic mountain views
✔ Guided tour of Montserrat Monastery’s history and architecture
✔ Visit the legendary Black Madonna (La Moreneta)
✔ Taste traditional liqueurs and explore the audiovisual space
✔ Free time to wander the basilica and local market

What's Included

Admission to Montserrat audiovisual exhibition – Espai Audiovisual Montserrat
Cogwheel train or cable car ride up to Montserrat (depending on your chosen option)
Entrance to the basilica and the Black Madonna
Radio guide system for a better experience
Air-conditioned bus transportation
Tasting of 4 local liqueurs
Professional local guide fluent in English and Spanish
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80

Please find the office on the ground floor at Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08018 Barcelona, Spain. It is mandatory to check in at the counter before proceeding to Platform 19. Additional details will be provided with the final voucher.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80 (Pass by)

    Board an air-conditioned coach from our office in Barcelona and begin your journey to Montserrat. Relax and enjoy the scenic drive.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Montserrat

    Travel by bus/coach (50 minutes) from Barcelona to Montserrat. Upon arrival at the base, take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Admire the mountain’s unique jagged formations, which give Montserrat its name (Mont = mountain, Serrat = serrated). This protected National Park offers stunning natural scenery and perfect photo opportunities.

    1 hour 20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Montserrat

    Enjoy some free time at the base of Montserrat. Take in the natural beauty of the area or capture some photos of the stunning landscape.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey

    Join your local guide for a 40-minute tour of the historic Montserrat Monastery. Explore the Gothic and Renaissance architecture, learn about the lives of the 80 monks who follow the Rule of Saint Benedict, and discover the fascinating history and legends of this sacred site.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Black Madonna at Montserrat

    Spend 30 minutes admiring the famous Black Madonna (La Moreneta) at Montserrat Monastery. Learn about its history, miraculous legends, and cultural significance. Take time to appreciate the intricate woodcarving and sacred atmosphere of this iconic site.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Montserrat

    Enjoy 65 minutes of free time to explore Montserrat at your own pace. Visit the basilica, admire La Moreneta (the Black Madonna), stroll around the monastery grounds, and browse the local market for artisanal products and souvenirs.

    1 hour 55 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80 (Pass by)

    The tour concludes at Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, Eixample, 08018 Barcelona, Spain. Guests are safely dropped off at the starting point after the Montserrat experience. Please be aware that the itinerary is only an example and may vary.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please wear comfortable shoes and comfortable clothing for the tour.
  • A proper dress code is required to enter the Basilica at Montserrat. Tank tops, strapless tops, short shorts, and flip-flops are not permitted.
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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