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From Barcelona: Montserrat Day Trip with Black Madonna

Tourists exploring Montserrat Monastery in Spain with mountain backdrop.
Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey interior with tourists exploring the historic architecture.
Montserrat Monastery with Black Madonna statue and scenic mountain backdrop, Barcelona, Spain.
Montserrat Monastery exterior with scenic mountain backdrop, Barcelona, Spain.

Duration

4 hr 30 min

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

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    • 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 monk-made blends and deep dive into Monastery history with an immersive audio-visual exhibit, along with 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: According to local folklore, shepherds discovered a statue of the Virgin Mary in a cave, leading to the establishment of the monastery.

    • Guided tour of Montserrat Monastery
    • AC coach transfers from Barcelona
    • Expert English and Spanish-speaking monolingual/bilingual guide (as per option selected)
    • Timed entry to Black Madonna
    • Entry to the Montserrat audiovisual exhibit
    • Local blends tasting
    • Radio guide system
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    Guests from Australia, United States, United Kingdom and over 14 countries have loved this experience

    Victoria Reich

    Victoria

    Apr, 2025Verified 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...
    Ilze Laizāne

    Ilze

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    The guides were unbeatable! Light and educational narration about history.
    Gudmundur Otti Einarsson

    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.
    Jennifer Lawson

    Jennifer

    Apr, 2025Verified 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.
    Keila Fontanez

    Keila

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    My tour guide MK was super engaging, we learned so much from him. He was super attentive making sure the group stayed together before breaktime, which made the whole experience seemless for us.
  • Transport to Montserrat

    Leave behind the hustle and bustle of Barcelona and embark on a scenic journey to Montserrat, the mystical mountain range that holds a special place in Catalonia’s heart. Your adventure begins aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned coach, departing from a convenient meeting point in the city. As you drive through the changing landscapes, the urban skyline gradually gives way to rolling hills and rugged peaks. Along the way, your guide may share stories and insights into the region’s history and culture, setting the tone for the spiritual and natural wonders that await. Soon, the silhouette of Montserrat will rise before you—a majestic formation of serrated peaks that seems almost otherworldly.

    Basilica of Montserrat

    Visit the Basilica of Montserrat, which houses the Virgin of Montserrat, who was the patron saint of Catalonia. You can also admire from a distance the famous 12th-century Romanesque carving of the Verge Moreneta, better known as the Black Madonna. The treasures within the monastery are almost as breathtaking as the views from it.

    You will then be given some free time to visit the audio-visual exhibition about the creation of Montserrat and its rich history, as well as get to taste the typical of the mountain, handmade at the monastery itself. Depending on the time you arrive, you may get to enjoy the beautiful performance by the Escolania of Montserrat, the children’s choir at the sanctuary.

  • Montserrat Monastery

    Monday07:00pm - 08:00pmlast entry 07:45pm
    Tuesday07:00pm - 08:00pmlast entry 07:45pm
    Wednesday07:00pm - 08:00pmlast entry 07:45pm
    Thursday07:00pm - 08:00pmlast entry 07:45pm
    Friday07:00pm - 08:00pmlast entry 07:45pm
    Saturday07:00pm - 08:00pmlast entry 07:45pm
    Sunday07:00pm - 08:00pmlast entry 07:45pm

    Basilica of Montserrat

    Monday07:00am - 08:00pm
    Tuesday07:00am - 08:00pm
    Wednesday07:00am - 08:00pm
    Thursday07:00am - 08:00pm
    Friday07:00am - 08:00pm
    Saturday07:00am - 08:00pm
    Sunday07:00am - 08:00pm
  • What to bring

    • It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes along with comfortable shoes as the tour involves a fair amount of walking.
    • Carry sunscreen, sunhat, sunglasses, and a bottle of water, especially during summer months.

    What's not allowed

    • Strict dress code: It is mandatory to cover shoulders and knees for both men and women. Flipflops aren't allowed.
    • 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

    • 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.
    • Choir performance times may vary in accordance with special religious celebrations and the school calendar.
    • 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.

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