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Montserrat Monastery & Aeri de Montserrat Cable Car Experience with Black Madonna Access

4.4/5(329)

Diana C

Solo

Verified booking

Last week

Montserrat is beautiful, imposing, and has spectacular views. It's a monastery, so it's small. The sanctuary of the Black Madonna (La Moreneta) is tiny, and you have to move through very quickly because there is always a line. The choir has its magic. The QR-code audio guide wouldn't download, so the tourist info staff gave me a physical one; it was pretty dated, and they didn't explain how to use it very well.

Tatiana P

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

The driver was very prompt and courteous. Our train was late so he accommodated that by still giving us the required amount of time at Montserrat which we did as a deviation from Barcelona to Tarragona. The trip is well worth it and the company having it as an available option ..

Edgar C

Solo

Verified booking

6 days ago

We are very grateful to Mark; he was attentive and helpful. He was very kind to show care and respect by taking the time to speak Spanish, even though the Spanish-speaking group was very small. A true professional—you can tell he loves his job.

Elena B

Couple

Verified booking

Sep 2026

The place is impressive, but the audio guide provided does not correctly explain the order of the places to visit inside the basilica. Furthermore, although it is essential to reserve a half-hour slot to see the Moreneta, you can only stand in front of the image for 10 seconds.

Glide on the Aeri de Montserrat to the upper station then walk straight into the monastery area for your timed Black Madonna visit in one plan.

Use your timed Black Madonna slot then explore the Museum with Caravaggio and Picasso, plus Espai Audiovisual, with audio guide, map and booklet.

Ride the Aeri de Montserrat round-trip cable car from the lower station to the abbey area upper station with views of cliffs and peaks.

Plan both experiences for the same day. Use your Black Madonna time slot as the anchor then ride the round-trip cable car whenever it suits plans.

Montserrat Monastery and Black Madonna:

Timed access to Black Madonna, Throne of Our Lady

Entry to Museum of Montserrat

Entry to Espai Audiovisual

Audio guide in 8 languages, map and booklet

Works by Caravaggio, El Greco, Picasso, Dalí and Monet

Aeri de Montserrat cable car:

Aeri de Montserrat round-trip cable car ticket

Upper station near Benedictine Abbey area

Views of Montserrat's rugged mountain landscape

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Diana C
Solo
Verified booking
Last week
Montserrat is beautiful, imposing, and has spectacular views. It's a monastery, so it's small. The sanctuary of the Black Madonna (La Moreneta) is tiny, and you have to move through very quickly because there is always a line. The choir has its magic. The QR-code audio guide wouldn't download, so the tourist info staff gave me a physical one; it was pretty dated, and they didn't explain how to use it very well.
Tatiana P
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The driver was very prompt and courteous. Our train was late so he accommodated that by still giving us the required amount of time at Montserrat which we did as a deviation from Barcelona to Tarragona. The trip is well worth it and the company having it as an available option ..
Edgar C
Solo
Verified booking
6 days ago
We are very grateful to Mark; he was attentive and helpful. He was very kind to show care and respect by taking the time to speak Spanish, even though the Spanish-speaking group was very small. A true professional—you can tell he loves his job.
Boffa E
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Nothing negative to report about the venue and its grounds. In my opinion, it is a serious issue that the audio guide does not offer Italian as an option. Personally, I listened to it in French, which I know quite well. My friends who were with me, all young at heart between 76 and 81 years old, did not use the audio guide for this reason. Personally, I had some difficulty downloading the tickets from the app.
Andreas S
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Very good. Super easy with the voucher. Just walk up, show it, and you're in.

Visit Montserrat in one day with timed Black Madonna access, a round-trip cable car ride, and self-guided exploration with audio support.

Getting started

Begin at the Montserrat Information Office to validate your ticket before your reserved time for the Black Madonna at the Throne of Our Lady. Make sure you arrive at the sanctuary with enough time ahead of your slot, then use your separate Aeri de Montserrat round-trip cable car ticket to travel between the lower station and the upper station near the Benedictine Abbey area on the same day.

What to expect

Montserrat Monastery and Black Madonna

Explore Montserrat’s sanctuary independently, with a reserved visit to its most revered icon and time to discover its main cultural spaces.

Features

Use your timed access to the Black Madonna at the Throne of Our Lady to approach this 12th-century statue during your reserved slot.

Step into the Museum of Montserrat, where you can see works by Caravaggio, El Greco, Picasso, Dalí and Monet alongside wider collections.

Visit Espai Audiovisual to learn about the mountain, monastery and sanctuary through an interpretive multimedia experience.

Follow the audio guide for the basilica and Black Madonna, available in Catalan, Spanish, English, French, German, Dutch, Russian and Japanese, using the included map and informative booklet to navigate at your own pace.

Aeri de Montserrat cable car

Link the lower Aeri station with Montserrat mountain in minutes, reaching the upper station close to the monastery area.

Features

Ride the Aeri de Montserrat round-trip cable car between the lower station near Monistrol de Montserrat and the upper station near the Benedictine Abbey area.

See Montserrat’s rugged mountain landscape from the cabin, including steep slopes and distinctive rock formations.

Use the upper station as your access point to continue on foot toward the Montserrat Monastery area for further independent exploration after your ride.

Wrapping up

Once your round-trip cable car journey and timed Black Madonna visit are complete, you are free to plan the rest of your day around Montserrat, using your audio guide, map and booklet to decide how long to spend at the Museum of Montserrat and Espai Audiovisual before returning via the Aeri de Montserrat.

Montserrat Monastery and Black Madonna

What to bring

Ticket voucher: Display your mobile voucher with a valid photo ID at the Montserrat Information Office for validation.

Photo ID: Bring a valid photo ID that matches the name on your booking.

Phone and earphones: Bring your phone and earphones to use the downloadable audio guide.

What's not allowed

Dress code: Dress appropriately for a religious site, covering shoulders and wearing respectful clothing.

Photography etiquette: Only take photos inside the basilica without flash and only when no service is taking place.

Throne of Our Lady photos: Avoid taking photos at the Throne of Our Lady so you do not slow the queue or disturb others.

Worship areas during services: Do not enter worship areas during services unless you are attending the service.

Accessibility

Additional information

Timed access: Your selected time slot is only for visiting the Black Madonna, so you can see other areas before or after.

Area access: You can visit the Museum of Montserrat and Espai Audiovisual around your Black Madonna time, within their opening hours.

Tabernacle closure: The Tabernacle of Our Lady may close during religious services.

Mass-only access: Between 10:30am and 12pm, Basilica access is reserved for visitors attending Conventual Mass.

Escolania priority: From Monday to Friday, 12:15pm to 1:15pm, Basilica access is reserved for visitors with an Escolania reservation.

Escolania time: If you select the Escolania Choir option, your performance is at 1pm and you must arrive 15 minutes early.

Chapel visit with choir: If you select the Choir option, you must visit the Chapel of Our Lady after 3:30pm.

Choir schedule: Choir performance times can change according to religious celebrations and the school calendar.

FGC train timing: If you select the Train + Rack Railway option, FGC trains from Barcelona-Pl. Espanya start at 8:26am.

Travel planning: The time slot you choose is for the Black Madonna, so plan to catch a train at least 1.5 to 2 hours earlier.

Aeri de Montserrat cable car

What to bring

Booking confirmation: Keep your booking confirmation or digital ticket ready to validate at the Aeri de Montserrat station.

Photo ID: Carry a valid photo ID to present with your voucher if requested.

What's not allowed

Unrestrained pets: Ensure dogs and other permitted animals are on a lead and wear a muzzle if you bring them on the cable car.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access: The cable car facilities are not currently adapted for wheelchair users.

Strollers: You can bring strollers, but you may need to fold them and use stairs at the station.

Additional information

Correct direction: Check if you need an uphill, downhill or round-trip ticket before travel so you do not need to buy another.

Journey duration: The cable car ride takes about 5 minutes, with departures roughly every 15 minutes.

Ticket validity: One-way tickets are valid throughout your selected day and round-trip returns are valid within 3 days of first use.

Attraction access: Your cable car ticket covers the ride only and does not include entry to the Basilica or Montserrat Museum.

Last departures: The last uphill car leaves 15 minutes before closing and the last downhill car leaves at closing time.

Parking: Free parking is available at the lower station, subject to availability, with extra parking for coaches and caravans.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

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

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.