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Barcelona’s best days out.
The 15 most popular montserrat tours in Barcelona. The ones worth your time, what each is actually like, and what they cost.
Montserrat monastery with Black Madonna, then wine tastings and tapas at a 10th-century castle winery from Barcelona by bus.
Most Popular“Thais was our tour guide and she did such an amazing job. We learned so much about Barcelona, Monserrat, and wine. She had so much energy and was so fun to spend the day with!! Highly recommended.”
Go from Barcelona to Montserrat by cog-wheel train, with guided basilica access to the Black Madonna, plus liquor tasting and free time.
“If you’re in Barcelona and thinking about visiting Montserrat, do it! First of all, John, our guide, was incredible. He’s local, deeply knowledgeable, and passionate about the history and culture of Montserrat. But what made it special were the legends and behind the scenes stories he shared, the kind you won’t find in any guidebook.…”
Ride Montserrat’s cogwheel train, tour the Basilica, then taste monk-made treats and organic wines at Oller del Mas from Barcelona.
“Our tour guide Mayi was wonderful- knowledgable, organized and light hearted. We enjoyed a delicious lunch and sampled several great wines. Would go back.”
Half-day trip from Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery with guided history, Black Madonna basilica time, and 2 hours to explore.
“Our tour guide Oriol was excellent! He was possibly the best tour guide we've experienced- very informative and interesting stories, easy to talk with, great taste in music and he even gave us a souvenir after!”
Full-day Montserrat escape plus a medieval winery with wine tasting and optional Black Madonna, tapas, or lunch from Barcelona.
“Our tour guide was an exceptional storyteller, and Montserrat itself was absolutely breathtaking. However, the wine and tapas portion fell short of expectations. The so-called tapas consisted of only a few small pieces of cheese and cured meat, and the tasting included merely three very modest pours of wine. Overall, the experience lacked the substance…”
Small-group Montserrat trip from Barcelona with hotel pickup, Black Madonna basilica entry, optional funicular, and free-time viewpoints.
“Xavi was timely, extremely knowledgeable and pleasant. It was a pleasure doing business with him and would recommend this tour.”
Guided day trip from Barcelona to Montserrat, Girona, and Tossa de Mar, with Abbey entry, Arab Baths, and Game of Thrones sights.
“Awesome trip! Bosco was great. Both Monserrat and Tossa Del Mar were beautiful. Could have spent more time in Tossa Del Mar.”
Ride Montserrat’s cogwheel train, tour the abbey, then taste 3 wines at a 10th-century winery with tapas or lunch.
“Hector was awesome and the tour was great! Really well put together overall and we had a great time!”
Montserrat day trip from Barcelona with cog-wheel train views, Royal Basilica, Black Madonna access, and a monastery liquor tasting.
“Julia travel is a little tricky to find because it's at the bus station below street level. The trip was great and we hurried to do everything including the Black Madonna the furnicular the video of the boys choir the alcohol tasting and the viewpoints. If you time it right you can see it all…”
A guided Montserrat day trip from Barcelona with monastery time, big mountain views, and an optional Basilica visit for $48.
“The trip was amazing. The instructions on where to meet were very clear. Ewan was an excellent guide. He shared some interesting history on the way to our destintation, while we were there, and on the way back into the city. I will remember what he shared because he didn't overwhelm with information. He was…”
Montserrat day trip from Barcelona with air-conditioned coach, rack railway views, monastery tour, and optional Escolania choir. 7 hours, $56.
“Was blown away by the mountains. Was amazing. Guides were very informative too. And the King of Spain showed up the day I went! Beautiful place”
Small-group trip from Barcelona to Montserrat Abbey, farmers-market time, and a farm-to-table lunch with drinks, plus optional Black Madonna.
“Katja was a perfect guide - enough information, while not being overwhelming. Great trip for pre-teens and early teens.”
Afternoon trip from Barcelona to Montserrat with priority access to the Black Madonna, cogwheel descent, and four monk liqueurs.
“Valeria was a fantastic guide, with history and current operations mixed into her presentations. The monastery and basilica are just two elements of Montserrat. We saw statuary, learned about symbolism, and had ample free time after visiting the Black Madonna. Valeria’s colleague (I am sorry I did not get her name) took special care of…”
Half-day Montserrat and castle wine-tapas trip from Barcelona: skip-the-line basilica, vineyard tour, tastings, and optional VIP barrel cellar.
“Carlos was a great guide. The trip couldnt have been better. The whole family really enjoy it.”
A one-day Montserrat ticket with museum, renovated audiovisual room, audio guide, and timed entry to La Moreneta’s Black Madonna.
“it was great relating to the history and culture of the region.”
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