From Barcelona: Montserrat Monastery & Scenic Mountain Hike

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From Barcelona: Montserrat Monastery & Scenic Mountain Hike
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862 reviews

Experience Montserrat’s natural park and monastery with a guide on this day tour from Barcelona. Ride the funicular railway for stunning mountaintop views.

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Duration 6 hours
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Live tour guide
German, Spanish, English, Basque, Catalan
Wheelchair accessible
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Evette – Australia

A wonderful day out, with a really enjoyable hike. A little rocky and steep in parts, so not for everybody - but there was the option of taking the funicular. Very knowledgeable and friendly guide, both Uni & Frank were lovely

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Lesley – United States

Awesome tour. Loved taking the funicular up the mountain and hiking down. Amazing views. Improvements: needed a way to reach tour guide. I got lost and was only 3 minutes away but no way to contact him or the company. Also the van was very small. I could not get comfortable or move one inch as we were so crammed in there. Glad there weren’t any really large people. Juan was an excellent driver though.

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Tours by Uni

  • Van

    (55 minutes)

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    Montserrat Monastery

    Visit, Guided tour (1 hour)

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    Montserrat, Spain

    Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic views on the way (2 hours)

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    Montserrat Monastery

    Free time, Food market visit (45 minutes)

  • Van

    (55 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

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Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Admire sweeping panoramic views of Catalonia from the top of the mountain
  • Visit the 11th-century Benedictine Monastery and get in touch with the past
  • Take an exciting funicular railway ride to reach the top of the mountain
  • Have some free time at the end of your tour to browse the local markets
  • Go on a short hike to enjoy the natural beauty of Monserrat's nature park

Full description

Take a day tour of Monserrat from Barcelona and enjoy the area's natural beauty. Visit the monastery before boarding a funicular to reach sweeping views of Catalonia from the mountaintop.


Meet your guide at the local partner's office in Barcelona and settle in for the hour-long ride to Montserrat.


Your first stop is the Benedictine Abbey. Explore this 11th-century religious sanctuary home to Catalonia’s patron saint: The Black Madonna.

Next, board the funicular railway and ascend to the top of the mountain. Enjoy stunning views of valleys, mountains, and the sea.

Hike on the same paths used by pilgrims hundreds of years ago as you admire Montserrat’s fascinating flora and fauna. Wander past rocky pillars and ravines as you breathe in the mountain air.

Have some free time back in the monastery area after your hike. Browse the local market before you catch a ride back to Barcelona.

Includes

  • Return transfer from Barcelona
  • Guide
  • Monastery entry fee
  • Funicular railway ticket
  • Walking poles
  • Tips
  • Hotel Pickup and drop-off

Meeting point

Please meet at Passeig de Gràcia, 29, 08007 Barcelona, Spain. Your guide will be waiting at the benches. Please arrive on time as the tour will leave promptly at 8:00 AM.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Snacks
  • Water
  • Comfortable clothes

Know before you go

  • The tour may be cancelled due to bad weather

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 862 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5

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Evette – AustraliaMay 16, 2025 – Verified booking
A wonderful day out, with a really enjoyable hike. A little rocky and steep in parts, so not for everybody - but there was the option of taking the funicular. Very knowledgeable and friendly guide, both Uni & Frank were lovely
L
Lesley – United StatesMay 10, 2025 – Verified booking
Awesome tour. Loved taking the funicular up the mountain and hiking down. Amazing views. Improvements: needed a way to reach tour guide. I got lost and was only 3 minutes away but no way to contact him or the company. Also the van was very small. I could not get comfortable or move one inch as we were so crammed in there. Glad there weren’t any really large people. Juan was an excellent driver though.
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Marie-Soleil – CanadaMay 9, 2025 – Verified booking
Amazing visit!! We felt safe on the drive to the destination and afterwards the guide was just amazing! I really do recommend this visit, it’s a must for understanding of the culture, the history of Barcelona, Spain, and Montserrat.

Product ID: 411899

Activity provider:UNIque Tours Barcelona - Tours by Uni

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