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Experience Montserrat your way. You can choose to get round-trip train and rack railway tickets, get access to the Black Madonna, open-air museum, audiovisual room, and Museum of Montserrat. Upgrade to enjoy the moving performance of the Escolania Boys' Choir.
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Explore a Catalonian hinterland, soak up picturesque views from the Montserrat Monastery, and learn all about it from an audio guide.
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Don’t worry about queues at the Black Madonna, as your timed tickets have got you covered. Roam the rest of the Gothic basilica leisurely!
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Time travel to the bombing of the monastery at the audio-visual exhibit and see masterpieces by artists like Dali, Monet, and El Greco at the museum.
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Upgrade your tickets to see Europe's oldest boys' choir or opt for a scenic ride with train transfers plus a rack-railway ride!
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Did you know? Montserrat is Catalan for 'saw'. The monastery's name is a nod to the mountain's serrated-looking peaks.
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Timed entry to Black Madonna
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Entry to the Museum of Montserrat
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Entry to the Montserrat audiovisual exhibit
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Audio guide for the basilica and Black Madonna in Catalan, Spanish, English, French, German, Dutch, Russian, and Japanese
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Map & informative booklet
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Escolania de Montserrat boys' choir performance (as per option selected)
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Train transfers from Barcelona (as per option selected)
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Rack railway ride in Montserrat (as per option selected)
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Cielle
Jul, 2025Verified booking
It was easy to buy tickets via Headout. And the tips about ticket redemption, etc made things easy. We didnt know untill we arrived at Montserrat that two other tickets were included in the bundle. One was for the museum which was lovely and the other was for an audio/video presentation accessed through the gift store And of course the mountains, church and Black Madona were amazing
Juanita
Jul, 2025Verified booking
Ticketing was awesome and so easy to do. The Monastry has so mich more to experience, we highly recommend a visitBethan
Jul, 2025Verified booking
The views were incredible . Seeing the Black Madonna was a true privilege , thank you 🙏🏿
David
Jun, 2025Verified booking
Just being there in the mountains looking down at the natural beauty was awe inspiring. Recommed this to everyone...Glenn
May, 2025Verified booking
Using the train was easy,and the ticketing at Montserrat well organised
A basilica of reverie
Montserrat comprises the Sanctuary of the Virgin Mary of Montserrat and the Benedictine monastery which for almost 1,000 years has been at the service of pilgrims from all over the world. These pilgrims come to worship the Black Madonna, a Romanesque sculpture dating from the late 12th century featuring delicately carved features. Enjoy timed entry tickets to see the Black Madonna, before you set off to explore the rest of Montserrat.
The rest of the Montserrat complex
With an audio guide, a map, and an informative booklet, you can discover on your own all the most important facets of the monastery's history, not to mention the major sites of the Sanctuary of Montserrat. The Audiovisual Room 'Montserrat Portes Endins' showcases what Montserrat is all about and what it means. The exhibition revolves around three main elements: the mountain, the monastery, and the sanctuary.
The Museum of Montserrat (MDM) is home to one of the country's most important art collections. Containing works by Caravaggio, El Greco, Rusiñol, Casas, Picasso, Dali, Monet, and others, it also has a valuable collection of the Archaeology of the Ancient World with archaeological remains from the Near East (ancient Persia, Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Holy Land). There are also temporary exhibitions in addition to the permanent collection. The MDM was declared a Museum of National Interest in 2006.
Montserrat Boys’ Choir, which serves the sanctuary of Montserrat, is one of the oldest in Europe that accompanies religious ceremonies and communal prayers in the basilica, from Monday to Friday at 1 pm.
What to bring
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It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes along with comfortable shoes as the tour involves a fair amount of walking.
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Carry sunscreen, sunhat, sunglasses, and a bottle of water, especially during summer months.
What's not allowed
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Strict dress code: It is mandatory to cover shoulders and knees for both men and women. Flipflops aren't allowed.
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Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography is a no-go inside the basilica.
Accessibility
- The majority of the Monastery complex is accessible to guests with disabilities but wheelchair users won’t be able to get right up to the Black Madonna.
Additional information
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During booking, the time slot you select is for your timed entrance to visit Black Madonna. All other parts of your visit can be done at your own pace.
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From Monday to Friday, between 12:15 pm and 1:15 pm, access to the Basilica is reserved for guests with Boys' Choir (Escolania) tickets.
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When choosing your slot for entry to Black Madonna, factor in your commute time from Barcelona and the uphill walk. Plan and catch a train at least 1.5 hours before your reserved time to ensure a smooth visit.
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There’s a restaurant on site (not included in the price).
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Mass at the Basilica takes place Monday to Saturday at 11am and 9.30am on all holidays including Sundays.
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Choir performance times may vary in accordance with special religious celebrations and the school calendar.
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Note that last-minute time changes may occur without prior notice.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
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Entry to the Black Madonna is timed. Monday - Sunday at 08:00 am - 10:30 am and 12:00 pm - 18:25 pm.
Ticket redemption point
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Begin your experience at Montserrat Tourist Office.
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Address: Unnamed Road,08199 Monestir de Montserrat, 08199, Barcelona, Spain.
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