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Barcelona: Montserrat Tour with Cog-Wheel & Black Madonna

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Barcelona: Montserrat Tour with Cog-Wheel & Black Madonna
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4.4140277 out of 5 stars
5147 reviews

Ascend Montserrat on this half-day trip from Barcelona. Enjoy a scenic ride aboard a cog-wheel train, visit the Royal Basilica to see the Black Virgin, and discover unusual rock formations.

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Duration 4.5 - 7 hours
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Morgan – New Zealand

Marianna was lovely and had great local knowledge, would recommend to anyone! Pack a day lunch if you want to save some money :)

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Kevin – Mauritius

The visit to the Montserrat was stunning. Our guides Ivan and Millie were great. There is not enough time to walk around the area

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Julià Travel

  • Bus/coach

    (50 minutes)

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    Montserrat, Spain

    Scenic views on the way (15 minutes)

  • Montserrat, Spain

    Free time (10 minutes)

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    Montserrat Monastery

    Guided tour (40 minutes)

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    Black Madonna, Catalonia

    Visit (30 minutes)

  • Montserrat, Spain

    Free time (65 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (50 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Julià Travel

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For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Have fun on the way up in a cog-wheel train or in a cable car
  • Enjoy priority access to the Black Madonna
  • Visit the Royal Basilica of Montserrat with your guide
  • Follow your local guide and learn about the history of the Monastery
  • Taste some of the finest locally produced liquors

Full description

Leave our office in Barcelona on an air-conditioned coach towards Montserrat. After a 1h drive on the highway, board the cogwheel train up the mountain and enjoy the amazing views over the area. Admire the Mountain’s peculiar morphology, which comes from the Catalan words Mont (mountain) and Serrat (serrated). World-famous for its rocky geography, Montserrat beautiful scenery was declared National Park in 1987 to protect its natural and cultural wealth.
Follow your local guide through the site and learn about the history and architectural style of the Monastery. A community of 80 monks currently lives and follow the rule of Saint Benedict in Montserrat. Fall in love with the Gothic and Renaissance details of the basilica and sanctuary. Learn about the legend of the miraculous apparition of the Black Madonna and Child in the cave of Santa Cova. To this day, their woodcarving is kept in the Church of the monastery, which you will be able to visit. The figure is popularly known as La Moreneta (The Black Madonna) as a result of a varnish reaction.
Your guided tour includes a tasting of typical liqueurs and a visit to the audiovisual space. After the guided tour you will have free time to enter the basilica and visit La Moreneta, admire the fabulous scenery and visit the market of agricultural and typical products of the area.

You can complete your experience adding the option that allows you access to the Basilica to listen to the Escolanía de Montserrat, one of the oldest choirs of children singers in Europe. In addition, to commemorate the Millennium of Montserrat there is also the option of enjoying video-mapping, a unique immersive experience where, through art, image, light and music, we will revive the faith and culture of Montserrat from a new perspective.

Includes

  • Cog-wheel train up to Montserrat
  • Access to the basilica and the Black Madonna
  • Access to the Escolanía (if the option is chosen)
  • Access to the video mapping (if option is chosen)
  • Taste of 4 typical liquors of the area
  • Entrance to the audio-visual exhibition in Montserrat “Espai Audio visual Montserrat”
  • Professional local guide fluent in English an Spanish
  • Tour operated in both Spanish and English
  • Air-conditioned bus transportation
  • Radio guide system
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting point

Please find the Julia Travel Office in Ground floor, Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08018 Barcelona, Spain. It is mandatory to check-in in the counter and after we will go to platform 19

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Comfortable clothes

Know before you go

  • A proper dress code is requested to enter the Basilica at Montserrat. It is not permitted to enter with tank tops, strapless shirts, short shorts or flip flops.
  • The Aeri facilities are not adapted for people with reduced mobility. In this case, it will be necessary to make the reservation with the ascent to Montserrat by the cog-wheel train.
  • The weather is mountainous. Depending on the season, you will need warm/rain clothing.
  • Check the schedules of the facilities you wish to visit during your free time before your tour.
  • Please note that the tour is conducted on foot upon your arrival in Montserrat.
  • The option with Escolanía will only be available during the school period. During the summer months, as well as during tours they undertake, it will not be possible.
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Overall rating

4.4 /5

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Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5

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Morgan – New ZealandJune 9, 2025 – Verified booking
Marianna was lovely and had great local knowledge, would recommend to anyone! Pack a day lunch if you want to save some money :)
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Kevin – MauritiusJune 6, 2025 – Verified booking
The visit to the Montserrat was stunning. Our guides Ivan and Millie were great. There is not enough time to walk around the area
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Damian – United KingdomJune 3, 2025 – Verified booking
Great trip really enjoyed it with thanks to our guide Sara and driver Jorge.

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