Guided Tours

From Barcelona: Montserrat Day Trip & Guided Tour + Black Madonna Access

Name: From Barcelona: Montserrat Day Trip & Guided Tour + Black Madonna Access
Start: 2025-08-20T15:00:00
End: 2025-08-20T19:30:00
Location: Barcelona

Interior of Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey with ornate arches and altar.

Black Madonna statue at Montserrat Monastery, Spain, surrounded by ornate carvings.

Tourists on a guided tour of Montserrat, viewing statues under stone arches.

Cogwheel train ascending to Montserrat Monastery, surrounded by rocky cliffs and lush greenery.

Duration

4 hr 30 min

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Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers included

4.5/5

(1,201)

Jennifer

Apr 2025

Verified booking

5/5

The wonderful tour guide who explained everything in detail and put it all into place. She was very professional, paid attention to all of the guests and it waw clear that she really enjoyed her job. The whole place was magic and an unforgettable experience. I enjoyed the high quality products I purchased.

Victoria

Apr 2025

Verified booking

5/5

The place is beautiful! You don't want to leave it. The ride on the cog railroad is great, very exciting, very nice view. The guide Caroline is a very pleasant woman, tells interesting things, not boring. Super! You need more time...

Gina

Mar 2025

Verified booking

4/5

I was frustrated that even though I had made reservations and paid fo the tour online, I also had to wait in a kong line to check in at the counter, as well. I wasn't aware that this would be necessary and I was quite stressed that this made me feel "late". Also, our tour guide Anna was rude and unfriendly, and even shamed me for "not listening" when I asked a question. "I already told you this". Well, she was mistaken, other passengers affirmed that she has NOT told us this. I think she is sick of this job and working with the public and it made for a much less pleasant day to be treated like a naughty child.

Get to Montserrat with round-trip transfers from Barcelona and immerse yourself in spirituality.

With timed entry, follow your guide to the Black Madonna and discover the hidden meaning behind the orb in the Virgin’s hand.

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.

Personalize your tour: enjoy a quiet morning visit or watch the sunset after an afternoon tour. English and Spanish-speaking guides are available.

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.

Guided tour of Montserrat Monastery

Timed entry to the Black Madonna

Access to the Museum of Montserrat

Entry to the Montserrat audiovisual exhibit

AC coach transfers from Barcelona

Cog-wheel train transfers to the Montserrat Monastery

Expert English or Spanish-speaking guide

Local blends tasting

Radio guide system

Food

Tips (optional)

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guests from United States, Australia, United Kingdom and over 14 countries have loved this experience
Christian
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Lorena was an excellent guide and the tour was great. It was confusing at the start as the reception was very crowded with ticket exchanges
Gudmundur
Jun, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Montserrat is a wonderful and a peaceful place. It was easy to book online with Julia travel. Our guide (Ivan) was absolutely fantastic - he was fun, lively and informative.
Jocelyne
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Our guide, Blanca, was knowledgeable and gave us lots of information along the way and at Montserrat.
James
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Well organized. Geat tour guide. Stayed on schedule.
Izabela
May, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The guide was very nice. Vertical wellness orgabised.

Take a half-day trip from Barcelona to the sacred Montserrat Monastery with round-trip transportation, guided access to the Black Madonna, and the option to ride the cogwheel train for a scenic mountain ascent.

Getting started

Arrive at the designated meeting point in Barcelona, where your tickets will be validated. You’ll then be chauffeured in a comfy air-conditioned coach to the monastery.

What to expect

Montserrat Monastery

Set atop a rugged mountain range, the Montserrat Monastery is a spiritual icon known for its Black Madonna statue, dramatic views amidst the needle-like rocks, and its Gothic and Renaissance architecture.

Features

Black Madonna: View the 12th-century statue of La Moreneta—Catalonia’s patron saint and the treasure that sparked the monastery’s construction on the site.

Basilica of Montserrat: The beating heart of the monastery, the basilica is home to the Black Madonna. You get to walk on its ancient marble floors and admire the frescoes and sculptures that adorn it.

Guided tour: Your English or Spanish-speaking guide will offer fascinating insights into the monastery’s history, its architecture, and its cultural and religious significance.

Montserrat Monastery

Monday	07:00pm - 08:00pm	last entry 07:45pm
Tuesday	07:00pm - 08:00pm	last entry 07:45pm
Wednesday	07:00pm - 08:00pm	last entry 07:45pm
Thursday	07:00pm - 08:00pm	last entry 07:45pm
Friday	07:00pm - 08:00pm	last entry 07:45pm
Saturday	07:00pm - 08:00pm	last entry 07:45pm
Sunday	07:00pm - 08:00pm	last entry 07:45pm

Basilica of Montserrat

Monday	07:00am - 08:00pm
Tuesday	07:00am - 08:00pm
Wednesday	07:00am - 08:00pm
Thursday	07:00am - 08:00pm
Friday	07:00am - 08:00pm
Saturday	07:00am - 08:00pm
Sunday	07:00am - 08:00pm

What to bring

Carry a valid ID or passport to get your tickets validated.

Wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes as the tour involves traversing uneven terrain.

Carry sunscreen, sunhat, sunglasses, and a bottle of water, especially during summer months.

What's not allowed

Strict dress code: Both men and women must wear clothing that covers their knees and shoulders.

Wearing flip-flops into the monastery is a no-go.

Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography is prohibited inside the basilica.

Accessibility

The majority of the Monastery complex is accessible to guests with disabilities.

However, wheelchair users won’t be able to get right up to the Black Madonna.

Additional information

The time slot you select while booking your ticket is for access to the Black Madonna.

You can explore all other parts of the monastery at your own pace.

Choir performance times may vary depending on special religious celebrations and the school calendar.

The tour will continue regardless of the weather conditions.

Be ready for a brisk walk up to the Black Madonna.

This experience may include alcoholic beverages. Availability is subject to age restrictions and local laws. Please carry a valid ID & drink responsibly.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.