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Montserrat from Barcelona: 15 Tours Worth the Climb

93 tours  ·  from $11 a head

The mountain is an hour out of the city and the day depends on how you go up it. These 15 compare the rack-railway trips, the cable-car days and the tours that add a winery, with prices and pickup times.

Montserrat Half-Day Tour with Tapas and Gourmet Wines - A winery in a 10th-century castle
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Montserrat Half-Day Tour with Tapas and Gourmet Wines

1.Montserrat Half-Day Tour with Tapas and Gourmet Wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,359 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $55Our pick

Ride from Barcelona to Montserrat for a guided monastery visit and free time, then, if your selected option includes it, continue to a boutique winery for a vineyard walk, three wines, tapas, and dessert. Guides have included Thais, Vince, Yerai, and Mayi, though assignments vary. Check your booking option carefully: the winery and food are not included in every package.

“The entire experience was so fun! I’m traveling solo and this was the perfect day trip outside of the city. It was a small group, the tour guides Yurai and Marianna were so wonderful and knowledgeable. The views to and from Montserrat were stunning on their own, then you get to the idyllic monastery and you’re blown away! Met some great people and ended up hanging out with them after the tour! Highly recommend to anyone solo or group traveling!!”

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Barcelona: Montserrat Tour with Cog-Wheel & Black Madonna - Riding the cog-wheel train uphill
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Barcelona: Montserrat Tour with Cog-Wheel & Black Madonna

2.Montserrat Tour with Cog-Wheel & Black Madonna

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,969 reviews · 5 - 7 hours · from $59

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Barcelona, then ride a cog-wheel train up Montserrat’s serrated peaks. A local guide explains the monastery and its Gothic and Renaissance details before you visit the Black Madonna, taste four local liqueurs, and enjoy free time. Choir and video-mapping access are optional, and the full outing takes about five to seven hours.

“Very enjoyable trip. Informative and interesting. Guide was excellent, very knowledgable. Would definitely recommend!”

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Montserrat & Cogwheel Train, Gourmet Wine Tasting & Tapas/Lunch - Choosing between winery, lunch, tapas, or more Montserrat
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Montserrat & Cogwheel Train, Gourmet Wine Tasting & Tapas/Lunch

3.Montserrat & Cogwheel Train, Gourmet Wine Tasting & Tapas/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,290 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $81

Leave Barcelona by air-conditioned bus for Montserrat, where an English-speaking guide leads a monastery visit and you ride the cogwheel train up the mountain. Choose extra time at Montserrat or continue to a family-run winery for three wine tastings with tapas or a multi-course lunch. Guides vary, with past tours led by Thais, Vince, Mariana, Toni, and others.

“We had such a good time on this trip. Thais was an amazing tour guide who was very knowledgeable and friendly. We would highly recommend this trip. It was nice to get out of Barcelona for the day.”

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Montserrat Monastery Half Day Experience from Barcelona - Museum, market and the Sant Joan ride
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Montserrat Monastery Half Day Experience from Barcelona

4.Montserrat Monastery Half Day Experience from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,014 reviews · 5 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Ride from Barcelona in an air-conditioned vehicle for a guided visit to Montserrat, then spend about two hours exploring on your own. Choose carefully: Basilica entry, access to the Black Madonna and the Boys’ Choir depend on the option you book. Guides such as Oriol, Angie and Adriana bring Catalan history to life.

“What a beautiful place to visit. Breathtaking on so many levels. Enjoyed our time today with Xavier and Hugo. They told us much of the history and lots of humor as well that was fun. We got to see some amazing scenery and such a beautiful basilica. Bus was comfortable and was all we could ask for. Hiking to the Cross of San Miguel was a great way to earn a even better picture. Thanks so much for a great day.”

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Montserrat with Black Madonna & Medieval Winery with Tapas/Lunch - The optional extras change the pace
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Montserrat with Black Madonna & Medieval Winery with Tapas/Lunch

5.Montserrat with Black Madonna & Medieval Winery with Tapas/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,209 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Leave Barcelona by air-conditioned coach for Montserrat, where an English-speaking guide introduces the monastery before you explore at your own pace. Depending on your selected option, you can add Black Madonna entry or the cogwheel train. Then visit a family-owned winery in a 10th-century castle for tapas or a meal and a three-wine tasting. Guides vary by departure.

“This is a fantastic tour! Keep in mind that you’ll be going up and down a mountain by bus, but the views are absolutely breathtaking. Monserrate is stunning, especially the church—I loved every part of it and can’t wait to go back. The winery was fabulous, and the wine and tapas were delicious. Our tour guide, Yerai, was wonderful—knowledgeable, friendly, and full of interesting information. If you want to spend a relaxing and unforgettable day, this is the tour for you!”

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Montserrat Monastery Small Group or Private Tour Hotel pick-up - First impressions of Montserrat’s serrated peaks
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Montserrat Monastery Small Group or Private Tour Hotel pick-up

6.Montserrat Monastery Small Group or Private Tour Hotel pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,144 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $114

Travel from your Barcelona hotel to Montserrat in a small group of up to eight, or choose a private tour. Your guide introduces the serrated mountain and monastery, where entry is included. Allow about five hours. The Sant Joan funicular and Montserrat Museum are optional and cost extra.

“Montserrat is beautiful and worth the trip. However, there was so much traffic to get into the park and there was no parking so we had to wait for the guide. Therefore, we didn't get to see as much or do the funicular or really explore the area.”

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Montserrat, Girona & Costa Brava Guided Day Trip from Barcelona - Girona: a medieval city with room to wander
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Montserrat, Girona & Costa Brava Guided Day Trip from Barcelona

7.Montserrat, Girona & Costa Brava Guided Day Trip from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,128 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $133

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Barcelona to Montserrat, Girona, and Tossa de Mar, with a professional multilingual guide. Expect a monastery visit, Girona’s medieval streets and free time for lunch, then an hour by the Costa Brava. Guides have included Roger, Lucas, Mateo, and Bosco.

“We had Mateo and Roger from the World Experience team. They did an amazing job showing us amazing sites, sharing a wealth of history and communicating expectations as well. I would highly recommend. The views were absolutely breathtaking. This is a great way to see multiple sites in one day.”

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Barcelona: Montserrat and Winery Tour with Tapas or Lunch - Make the most of 1.5 hours at the abbey
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Barcelona: Montserrat and Winery Tour with Tapas or Lunch

8.Montserrat and Winery Tour with Tapas or Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,695 reviews · from $61

Ride the cogwheel train into Montserrat, tour its 11th-century abbey with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, then choose free time or a full-day visit to Oller del Mas winery. Full-day options add three local wines and either tapas or a multi-course lunch. Guides such as Vince, Thais, Elena, and Xavi have helped make the day memorable.

“Amazing guide and day trip from Barcelona, but i would recommend it a bit longer to have the option to go up with the funicular at Sant Juan. Our guide Alejandro gave us plenty of info about the objectives, great!”

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Montserrat with Cog-Wheel Train & Black Madonna Priority Access - Understanding the Monastery Before You Explore
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Montserrat with Cog-Wheel Train & Black Madonna Priority Access

9.Montserrat with Cog-Wheel Train & Black Madonna Priority Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,400 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $63

Travel from central Barcelona by air-conditioned coach, then ride the cogwheel train up Montserrat. Your bilingual guide introduces the Benedictine monastery and basilica before you visit the Black Madonna and sample four local liqueurs. You also get free time for the audiovisual exhibit, a short hike or a meal. Tour times run about five and a half to seven hours.

“Great tour with Jon. We learned a lot about Monsersatt and had a good deal of time to roam freely. Eat at the restaurant at Hostel what a great meal!! The highlight of course was the Black Madonna. The perfect trip!”

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Barcelona: Montserrat Tour with Transport & Basilica Option - The monastery tour sets the scene
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Barcelona: Montserrat Tour with Transport & Basilica Option

10.Montserrat Tour with Transport & Basilica Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,624 reviews · from $48

Travel by bus from central Barcelona to Montserrat for a one-hour monastery tour and three hours to explore on your own. Guides such as Francisco, Ewan, Marc, and Ricardo lead the English-language outings. Choose the Basilica-entry option if you want to go inside, then use your free time for a walk, a museum visit, or a meal with a view.

“francesco was an excellent guide that provided lots of historical knowledge and tips to guide our visit to montserrat! i selected the basilica option and was able to go inside to enjoy the beautiful architecture briefly before we had to leave. if you do not initially select the basilica option, don’t worry as the guide will most likely offer for you to purchase tickets as you are on the bus heading to the mountain. he stated that they are for the same price as seen online as well. i wish there was more time to be able to hike on the mountain for longer, but overall it was good enough…”

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From Barcelona: Montserrat Day Trip with Optional Tickets - Riding the rack railway up the mountain
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From Barcelona: Montserrat Day Trip with Optional Tickets

11.Montserrat Day Trip with Optional Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,428 reviews · 7 hours · from $56

Travel from Barcelona by air-conditioned coach, then ride Montserrat’s rack railway to the monastery. A local guide introduces the mountain and its religious history, leaving time to explore on your own. Depending on your ticket and the day, you can enter the basilica, hear the Escolania choir, or visit the Montserrat Museum.

“Day with Maria i Nil was amazing They are super friendly, professional and helpful. I really recommend them and this trip and hope to see you soon”

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Montserrat Lunch & Wine at Farmhouse Small Group from Barcelona - A monastery high in the mountain
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Montserrat Lunch & Wine at Farmhouse Small Group from Barcelona

12.Montserrat Lunch & Wine at Farmhouse Small Group from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,368 reviews · from $95

Leave Barcelona with a bilingual guide and a group capped at 12 for Montserrat’s Benedictine monastery, mountain views, and free time. Then sit down to a Catalan farmhouse lunch with drinks and dessert. The Black Madonna visit is an optional upgrade, so check that choice when booking.

“We had a great experience and the guide made it for a memorable day. Each part of our tour built to a great finished……5 star experience.”

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Montserrat Afternoon Tour & Black Madonna Priority Access - The basilica and La Moreneta
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Montserrat Afternoon Tour & Black Madonna Priority Access

13.Montserrat Afternoon Tour & Black Madonna Priority Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,949 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Take an afternoon coach tour from Barcelona to Montserrat, where a local guide introduces the Benedictine monastery, basilica and Black Madonna. Ride up by cogwheel train or cable car, enjoy time to explore, sample four local liqueurs and return by cogwheel train. English and Spanish are both used on the tour.

“Excellent tour of Sagrada Familia with Carla as a guide. She was very knowledgeable and answered all questions from the audience.”

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From Barcelona: Montserrat Half-Day Wine and Tapas Trip - The basilica, the Black Madonna, and limited free time
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From Barcelona: Montserrat Half-Day Wine and Tapas Trip

14.Montserrat Half-Day Wine and Tapas Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,918 reviews · 7 hours · from $105

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat for a guided basilica visit and free time among the mountain viewpoints, then head to a family-run Catalan winery in a 10th-century castle. Expect a tapas brunch, three wine tastings, and lively local history from guides such as Vince, Ivan, Elena, or Carlos. A VIP option adds three premium wines in the private cellar.

“Lena was an excellent guide, and would highly recommend the trip.”

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Montserrat Museum and Monastery Entry Ticket - See La Moreneta on your timed slot
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Montserrat Museum and Monastery Entry Ticket

15.Montserrat Museum and Monastery Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,740 reviews · 1 day · from $23Best value

Explore Montserrat’s monastery and sanctuary at your own pace with an audio guide, map, and booklet. Your ticket includes the museum, audiovisual room, and a timed visit to La Moreneta, the Black Madonna. Transport and the boys’ choir ticket are separate, so plan your route and schedule before you go.

“Great and excellent value for money. A free guide, map, audio guide, a little Black Madonna keepsake and you can go at your own pace as there’s so much to see. You book a slot to see the Black Madonna and everything else is at your pace. There was a queue for the Black Madonna so couldn’t spend as much time as we wanted but got to touch the egg! We took the train from Barcelona to Aeri de Monserrat (stop for cable car to the monastery, the stop after this is for the rack railway which takes longer but we bought a return on the cable car as it…”

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