Montserrat Monastery Tickets
Ride up to a mountaintop abbey surrounded by jagged peaks and see the famous Black Madonna statue.
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Gain direct access to Montserrat’s Black Madonna, one of Catalonia’s most sacred symbols and the key reason for the monastery’s construction.
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Enjoy a self-paced, 8-language audio-guided tour through the monastery, basilica, and highlights like the Santa Cova Chapel.
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Discover the artistic significance of the Montserrat Monastery through its breathtaking blend of Gothic and Renaissance architecture.
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Immerse yourself in centuries of history, from the Benedictine monastery to the legendary statue of La Moreneta.
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Upgrade your tickets to access the Escolania de Montserrat boys' choir or make your journey to the monastery a breeze with a rack railway ride.
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Gain direct access to Montserrat’s Black Madonna, one of Catalonia’s most sacred symbols and the key reason for the monastery’s construction.
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Enjoy a self-paced, 8-language audio-guided tour through the monastery, basilica, and highlights like the Santa Cova Chapel.
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Discover the artistic significance of the Montserrat Monastery through its breathtaking blend of Gothic and Renaissance architecture.
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Immerse yourself in centuries of history, from the Benedictine monastery to the legendary statue of La Moreneta.
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Upgrade your tickets to access the Escolania de Montserrat boys' choir or make your journey to the monastery a breeze with a rack railway ride.
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Explore the Montserrat Monastery, a sacred sanctuary that clings to a mountainous backbone of rugged, needle-like peaks, at your own pace.
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With a train ride from Barcelona and a rack rail ride from Montserrat, your journey to the monastery is nothing less than seamless.
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A multilingual audio guide in eight languages ensures you can immerse yourself in exploring the Black Madonna and other key highlights.
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Witness the world’s most treasured works of art by El Greco, Monet, and Picasso at the Museum of Montserrat.
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Upgrade your ticket to witness the Escolania boys’ choir sing inside the basilica, adding a soulful touch to your experience.
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Explore the Montserrat Monastery, a sacred sanctuary that clings to a mountainous backbone of rugged, needle-like peaks, at your own pace.
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With a train ride from Barcelona and a rack rail ride from Montserrat, your journey to the monastery is nothing less than seamless.
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A multilingual audio guide in eight languages ensures you can immerse yourself in exploring the Black Madonna and other key highlights.
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Witness the world’s most treasured works of art by El Greco, Monet, and Picasso at the Museum of Montserrat.
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Upgrade your ticket to witness the Escolania boys’ choir sing inside the basilica, adding a soulful touch to your experience.
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Get to Montserrat with round-trip transfers from Barcelona and immerse yourself in spirituality.
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With timed entry, follow your guide to the Black Madonna and discover the hidden meaning behind the orb in the Virgin’s hand.
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Sample the best local blends and deep dive into the monastery’s history with an immersive audio-visual exhibit & a showcase of rare religious relics.
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Personalize your tour: enjoy a quiet morning visit or watch the sunset after an afternoon tour. English and Spanish-speaking guides are available.
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Fun fact: As local folklore goes, shepherds found the statue of the Virgin Mary in a cave, inspiring the construction of the monastery on that site.
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Get to Montserrat with round-trip transfers from Barcelona and immerse yourself in spirituality.
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With timed entry, follow your guide to the Black Madonna and discover the hidden meaning behind the orb in the Virgin’s hand.
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Sample the best local blends and deep dive into the monastery’s history with an immersive audio-visual exhibit & a showcase of rare religious relics.
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Personalize your tour: enjoy a quiet morning visit or watch the sunset after an afternoon tour. English and Spanish-speaking guides are available.
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Fun fact: As local folklore goes, shepherds found the statue of the Virgin Mary in a cave, inspiring the construction of the monastery on that site.
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Visit Montserrat’s famous mountain monastery, Girona’s medieval streets, and Costa Brava’s beautiful coastline in a single day.
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Learn about Montserrat’s history, Girona’s Game of Thrones filming sites, and Costa Brava’s scenic charm with an expert bilingual guide.
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Travel in an air-conditioned van with hassle-free logistics, ensuring a comfortable, convenient, and enjoyable experience.
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Enjoy a more personalized experience with a small group, allowing for better interaction with the guide and a relaxed pace.
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Upgrade your experience by adding a delicious Catalan lunch to your journey and enjoy authentic local flavors along the way.
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Visit Montserrat’s famous mountain monastery, Girona’s medieval streets, and Costa Brava’s beautiful coastline in a single day.
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Learn about Montserrat’s history, Girona’s Game of Thrones filming sites, and Costa Brava’s scenic charm with an expert bilingual guide.
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Travel in an air-conditioned van with hassle-free logistics, ensuring a comfortable, convenient, and enjoyable experience.
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Enjoy a more personalized experience with a small group, allowing for better interaction with the guide and a relaxed pace.
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Upgrade your experience by adding a delicious Catalan lunch to your journey and enjoy authentic local flavors along the way.
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Board an AC coach in Barcelona and set off on a guided Montserrat tour, punctuated with gastronomic delights and countryside beauty!
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With skip-the-line entry, you get to make the most of your time, without having to wait in long lines, especially during the peak season.
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Travel around the complex in a group of no more than 20 people, soaking in the beauty of the mystical Montserrat mountains and the saw-toothed rocks.
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Follow your English or Spanish-speaking guide to unravel the secrets of the Monastery, from monk-made liquors to age-old vineyards.
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Upgrade your experience to savor a delectable 3-course farmhouse lunch, or witness the Black Madonna with a meal to keep you fuelled.
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Board an AC coach in Barcelona and set off on a guided Montserrat tour, punctuated with gastronomic delights and countryside beauty!
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With skip-the-line entry, you get to make the most of your time, without having to wait in long lines, especially during the peak season.
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Travel around the complex in a group of no more than 20 people, soaking in the beauty of the mystical Montserrat mountains and the saw-toothed rocks.
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Follow your English or Spanish-speaking guide to unravel the secrets of the Monastery, from monk-made liquors to age-old vineyards.
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Upgrade your experience to savor a delectable 3-course farmhouse lunch, or witness the Black Madonna with a meal to keep you fuelled.
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Kick off your day with an invigorating trip to the historic Montserrat Monastery, nestled in the mountainous landscape near Barcelona.
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Travel in comfort and ease with air-conditioned bus transfers, accompanied by a tour leader ready to put all your doubts to rest.
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Witness a breathtaking sunrise from 720 meters above sea level, a sight sure to leave you with fantastic memories and stunning photographs.
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Take your time to immerse in the lavish fusion of Gothic and Renaissance styles at the Montserrat and stop to admire elements that interest you.
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Fun fact: The world's oldest publishing house, in operation since 1499, is located in Montserrat Monastery.
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Kick off your day with an invigorating trip to the historic Montserrat Monastery, nestled in the mountainous landscape near Barcelona.
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Travel in comfort and ease with air-conditioned bus transfers, accompanied by a tour leader ready to put all your doubts to rest.
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Witness a breathtaking sunrise from 720 meters above sea level, a sight sure to leave you with fantastic memories and stunning photographs.
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Take your time to immerse in the lavish fusion of Gothic and Renaissance styles at the Montserrat and stop to admire elements that interest you.
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Fun fact: The world's oldest publishing house, in operation since 1499, is located in Montserrat Monastery.
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Enjoy a guided horseback ride through the scenic Montserrat National Park, with panoramic views of the breathtaking Catalan countryside.
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Explore the Montserrat mountain on a half-day trip from Barcelona, featuring a visit to its historic Benedictine Monastery.
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Admire the Massif of Montserrat, a stunning multi-peaked mountain range with unique needle-shaped rock formations.
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Discover the monastery’s rich history, dating back to the 10th century, and see the Black Madonna, the patron saint of Catalonia.
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Ride in comfort with round-trip transport from Barcelona in an air-conditioned van, making your experience hassle-free.
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Enjoy a guided horseback ride through the scenic Montserrat National Park, with panoramic views of the breathtaking Catalan countryside.
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Explore the Montserrat mountain on a half-day trip from Barcelona, featuring a visit to its historic Benedictine Monastery.
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Admire the Massif of Montserrat, a stunning multi-peaked mountain range with unique needle-shaped rock formations.
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Discover the monastery’s rich history, dating back to the 10th century, and see the Black Madonna, the patron saint of Catalonia.
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Ride in comfort with round-trip transport from Barcelona in an air-conditioned van, making your experience hassle-free.
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Explore Montserrat’s breathtaking landscapes with a premium small-group hiking tour, ensuring a more intimate and personalized experience.
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Visit the centuries-old Benedictine monastery, admire its stunning architecture, and gaze at the revered wood-carved Black Madonna statue.
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Board the Sant Joan Railway for stunning panoramic views of Montserrat’s rugged landscapes and diverse flora and fauna.
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Enjoy a thrilling ride up Montserrat, taking in panoramic views of the Catalan countryside before starting your guided hike up a serene trail.
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See the Massif of Montserrat, a stunning multi-peaked rock formation that provides one of the most scenic backdrops in Catalonia.
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Explore Montserrat’s breathtaking landscapes with a premium small-group hiking tour, ensuring a more intimate and personalized experience.
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Visit the centuries-old Benedictine monastery, admire its stunning architecture, and gaze at the revered wood-carved Black Madonna statue.
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Board the Sant Joan Railway for stunning panoramic views of Montserrat’s rugged landscapes and diverse flora and fauna.
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Enjoy a thrilling ride up Montserrat, taking in panoramic views of the Catalan countryside before starting your guided hike up a serene trail.
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See the Massif of Montserrat, a stunning multi-peaked rock formation that provides one of the most scenic backdrops in Catalonia.
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Take to the skies on a thrilling hot air balloon ride around the breathtaking Montserrat Mountains, soaking in the landscape as the sun rears its head above the horizon.
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Your experience is etched in memory with a photo story and a signed flight certificate, adding to its symbolic value.
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Toast to your adventure with a celebratory drink at the end of your ride, complemented by a light snack.
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Round-trip transfers guarantee convenience, and a 4x4 vehicle ensures your safety and provides assistance during the course of the 75-minute balloon ride.
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Upgrade your experience to explore the Montserrat Monastery with an expert guide, along with a cable car pass for seamless access to this key landmark.
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Take to the skies on a thrilling hot air balloon ride around the breathtaking Montserrat Mountains, soaking in the landscape as the sun rears its head above the horizon.
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Your experience is etched in memory with a photo story and a signed flight certificate, adding to its symbolic value.
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Toast to your adventure with a celebratory drink at the end of your ride, complemented by a light snack.
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Round-trip transfers guarantee convenience, and a 4x4 vehicle ensures your safety and provides assistance during the course of the 75-minute balloon ride.
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Upgrade your experience to explore the Montserrat Monastery with an expert guide, along with a cable car pass for seamless access to this key landmark.
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About Montserrat Monastery
In the heart of Catalonia's Montserrat mountain range lies Montserrat Monastery. Founded in the 11th century, this sacred site has evolved into a spiritual and cultural hub, attracting pilgrims, artists, and adventurers alike. The monastery's basilica houses the revered Black Madonna, a symbol of Catalonia's enduring faith and resilience. For art aficionados, the monastery's museum boasts a remarkable collection of works by masters such as El Greco and Caravaggio.
Why visit Montserrat Monastery?
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Main entrance
The entrance to Montserrat Monastery is accessible via a short shuttle ride from the nearby parking areas. Upon arrival, visitors are greeted by the facade of the monastery. Queues at the entrance can vary depending on the time of day and season, with peak times typically experiencing longer wait times. To minimize wait times, it's advisable to arrive early in the day or visit during off-peak hours. Purchasing tickets online or buying skip-the-line tickets can also help make entry smoother.
Montserrat Monastery is open daily from 7:30am to 8pm The Escolania Boys' Choir Concerts are held Monday to Friday at 1pm, with another concert at 6:45pm from Monday to Thursday. There are no performances on Saturdays. The Montserrat museum is open from 10am to 6:45pm (5:45pm in winter).
Montserrat Monastery has a shop from which you can purchase souvenirs.
Montserrat Monastery has several toilets for visitor's convenience.
Wheelchairs are available at Montserrat Monastery.
Service animals, including guide dogs are allowed at Montserrat Monastery.
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