Meet your guide in central Barcelona and board your comfortable minivan for the scenic one-hour drive to Montserrat. From the base of the craggy mountain, you have the option to ride up in a cable car (own expense) for fabulous valley views. Alternatively, stay on board with your guide to drive to the mountaintop by minivan.
At the top of Montserrat, visit the 1,000-year-old Santa Maria de Montserrat Basilica to see its claim to fame: the Virgin of Montserrat. Then tour the Museum of Montserrat’s collection of religious art, artifacts and sculpture. If you don’t want to visit the museum, follow trails that wind around the mountaintop for wonderful views of Catalonia. For equally stunning views you can take a ride around the mountaintop by rack railway (own expense).
La Sagrada Familia Upgrade:
Make the most of your time in Barcelona by combining your Montserrat tour with skip-the-line entry to Antoni Gaud’s La Sagrada Familia church. With this upgrade, you can choose the time and date of your visit, giving you the freedom to fit it in with your other plans. Simply inform in the Special Requirements section when you want to visit the church between 9am and 6pm. If you do not state a specific time to visit the church, your tickets will be purchased automatically for the same day of your visit to Montserrat. If you are doing the afternoon tour, your tickets will be bought for a time between 10am and 12pm the following day. If you are doing the morning tour, your tickets will be bought for a time between 3pm and 6pm the same day. Please contact the office to arrange collection of the tickets. Please note, these tickets are non refundable, and cannot be modified after purchase
This unique upgrade option allows you to spend as much time inside the church as you wish!
Simply make your own way to La Sagrada Familia and then head inside to enjoy a 45-minute visit on your own. The wait lines here are almost as legendary as the building’s fantastic architecture, but you can avoid them! Before you go inside, admire the sculpted portals, spires and chapels around the basilica’s exterior. This UNESCO World Heritage site has been under construction since 1882, and is not due for completion until 2026.
Please note: audio-guide and towers are not included in this ticket.
Points of Interest
- Explore Catalunya
- Local guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Montserrat cable car (approx. 8 euros)
- Ticket to see the Boy’s Choir
- Entrance to see the Black Madonna and/or Basilica
Embark on a brief journey from Barcelona to the adjacent region of Montserrat on this intimate group excursion! Guided by a local, make your way to the summit of this imposing mountain to gaze upon its star attraction, the Virgin of Montserrat. Then embark on a scenic walk to marvel at breathtaking views, or pay a visit to a museum. To ensure a uniquely Barcelona experience, consider upgrading to obtain a fast-track entry ticket to Antoni Gaudi’s spectacular La Sagrada Familia basilica. On this limited-size group tour, experience personalized attention from your guide, limited to 20 participants.
- This tour operates in English only
- Your morning visit to Montserrat also includes time to visit the famous Black Madonna. Tickets for this must be purchased separately by following this link: https://tickets.montserratvisita.com/en/357-tickets/6182-ticket-to-the-throne-of-our-lady
- If you want to listen to the world famous La Escolania Boys Choir, the oldest boy’s choir in Europe, you must purchased seperate tickets before the tour starts. You can purchase tickets for this by following this link: https://tickets.montserratvisita.com/en/357-tickets/6183-ticket-to-the-boys-choir-escolania
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
