Montserrat Monastery Day Trip from Barcelona

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Duration: 7 hours
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Experience Highlights

Spend a morning discovering one of Catalonia’s most unique landscapes with this day trip to Montserrat from Barcelona. You’ll travel by comfortable coach up the mountain and follow a scenic road from which you’ll begin to enjoy the distinctive rock formations surrounding the monastery.

Once at the Abbey of Santa María de Montserrat, you’ll take a guided tour lasting approximately one hour to learn about the history and the most notable parts of this medieval monastery. You’ll then have around two and a half hours of free time to explore the mountain as you wish.

During this time, you can visit La Moreneta, explore the Montserrat Museum, take the funicular railway or walk along one of the mountain’s trails. Some of these activities require an additional ticket or prior booking.

  • Discover Montserrat Monastery and its spectacular mountainous surroundings
  • Enjoy around two and a half hours of free time to explore at your own pace
  • Make the most of your time to see the Moreneta, visit the museum, take the funicular or go for a short walk

What’s included

  • Excursion to the Monastery of Montserrat from Barcelona
  • Tour guide
  • Entrance to the Monastery of Montserrat
  • Return transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle

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Step by Step

Just an hour from Barcelona, the rounded and almost surreal shapes of the Montserrat mountain herald one of Catalonia’s most special places. You’ll set off from the city centre in a small group and travel by coach to the foot of the mountain before beginning the ascent to the monastery.

The journey itself is part of the experience. As the coach gains altitude, the landscape opens up and Montserrat’s distinctive rocky spires come into view all around, until you reach the Abbey of Santa María de Montserrat, situated right at the heart of the massif.

There, you’ll take a guided tour lasting approximately one hour to learn about the history of the monastery, founded in the 11th century, and to understand its cultural and religious significance. Admission is included, and you’ll also have priority access to make the most of your time on the excursion.

Next comes one of the highlights of this experience: around two and a half hours of free time. You can use this time to explore the surrounding area, follow one of the footpaths and seek out new views of the mountain, visit the Montserrat Museum — featuring works by artists such as Dalí and Caravaggio — or take one of the funiculars to reach higher ground.

You’ll also have the chance to visit La Moreneta, the famous Black Madonna of Montserrat, or attend a performance by the Escolanía choir, subject to availability and provided the necessary booking has been made. After your free time, you’ll return to Barcelona by coach.

Reviews

4.8
· 585 Reviews
  • A
    A.
    5
    I highly recommend it because the company's service was very good and they delivered what they promised.
  • A
    A.
    5
    A good excursion if you want to spend a different day in Barcelona.
  • J
    J.
    4
    The queue to enter the monastery was a bit long so we had to wait a bit. The tour was quite complete because we got to know the important points of the place.
  • S
    S.
    5
    The liqueur tasting was very interesting for me because they explain how they make each liqueur and how long they have been making it.

Meeting point

  • Barcelona Nord coach station, the pink Castlexperience Office, Carrer de Nàpols 68.

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Other Things You Should Know

  • The journey from Barcelona to Montserrat takes around 1 hour
  • Religious services may temporarily restrict access to certain areas
  • We recommend wearing comfortable footwear and clothing suitable for the mountains
  • Please check the voucher to confirm the meeting point, departure time and selected option
  • It is not permitted to enter the monastery wearing sleeveless or strappy tops, shorts or sandals
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • The group is limited to a maximum of 20 people per guide
  • Some activities at Montserrat, such as certain funiculars, the museum or access to certain areas, may require a ticket or prior booking
  • The Montserrat Boys’ Choir does not sing on Saturdays, during school holidays or on certain dates throughout the year; therefore, its performance cannot be guaranteed

Supplied by: Castlexperience Wine Tours

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund
If you do not cancel 24 hours before the departure date, you will not receive a refund

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