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Montserrat Morning Tour w/ Cog-wheel Train & Priority Access
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From $77.09 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Discover one of the most mystic Catalan wonders on this half-day tour. Take the cogwheel train and enjoy a breathtaking ride up the mountain. Walk around the sanctuary and imagine the many lives lived by the monks at the site through the centuries. Visit the Black Madonna, popularly known as la Moreneta, and get a free gift. We would like to show you some activities that you can do during your free time. Please, bear in mind that your free time is limited so you will have to choose one of the activities. If you want to enjoy a complete day in Montserrat, we recommend you our full day tour to Montserrat. Montserrat Museum: wide variety of archeological artworks from medieval times to avant-garde style. Entrance fee not included on the tour. Hiking routes: although there are plenty of trails to follow, we recommend you to reach the cross of Sant Miquel (approximately 15 minutes from the monastery) as it offers one of the best views of the area.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Come visit this multipeaked rocky range formed by the wind and rain
- Visit the Black Madonna but the access is subject to space
- The popular imagination has seen various human & animal figures & named them accordingly
- The Basilica of Montserrat holds the Montserrat Virgin known as La Moreneta
- Breathtaking views of the natural park & surrounding small towns are enjoyed from the mountain
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Barcelona
Sightseeing at Montserrat (mountain).
Continued
Barcelona
Sightseeing at Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey.
Continued
Barcelona
Sightseeing at Escolania de Montserrat.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Cog-wheel train up to Montserrat Access to the basilica and the Black Madonna Entrance to the audio-visual exhibition in Montserrat “Espai Audio visual Montserrat” Local guide Tour operated in both Spanish and English Transportation on an air-conditioned coach Radio guide system
Not Included
Food and drinks, unless specified Hotel pickup and drop-off
What to Bring
At Montserrat, there is a mountain climate, depending on the season you will need clothes protecting you from the rain and/or cold
Restrictions
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 sandals.
Meeting & Pickup
This tour starts from The Julia Travel Spain office, located at Estació del Nord - ground floor, in front of Platform 19.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2026-07-18
5.00 / 5
Our guests really enjoyed the tour. Highly recommend!
2026-06-28
5.00 / 5
Tour was excellent! Tour guides were very knowledgeable and we enjoyed the guided tour and have some time to explore for ourselves!
2026-06-12
5.00 / 5
Great tour! We enjoyed the scenery on the trip to the top of Montserrat and walking around was wonderful. The Monastery was beautiful and worth the trip.
2026-06-11
5.00 / 5
This was an AMAZING excursion for our group. Everyone enjoyed it very much, even with them preparing for the Pope's arrival a couple days later.
2026-06-08
5.00 / 5
So interesting! This is a must do! Just a short trip from Barcelona and totally worth it! Great tour.. our guide was very knowledgeable and informative. The cog wheel train up the mountain provided a spectacular view!
2026-05-22
5.00 / 5
Just got back -- had a great time! It was cloudy and foggy, so didn't ride the funicular to the top.
2026-05-08
5.00 / 5
Clients were glad they went and enjoyed the day, but they said they had better tour guides on other tours.
2026-05-08
5.00 / 5
Fantastic! Expert guide!
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