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The 15 Best Montserrat Day Trips from Barcelona

63 tours  ·  from $11

The monastery, the boys’ choir and a cogwheel train up a serrated mountain, an hour out of the city. The 15 below differ on transport, whether the choir performance is timed in, and how many hours you get on top.

Montserrat Half-Day Tour with Tapas and Gourmet Wines - Touring the Montserrat monastery and basilica
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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

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat with an English-speaking guide, tour the monastery and basilica, then visit Oller del Mas or another family winery for three wines, seasonal tapas, and dessert. Guides such as Yerai, Thais, Vince, Mayi, and Ale bring Catalan history to life.

“Well organized, terrific tour guides, highly knowledgable great presenters, and highly approachable. Great way to spend a day, met some terrific people.”

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Barcelona: Montserrat Tour with Cog-Wheel & Black Madonna - The Monastery, Basilica, and Benedictine Tradition
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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 from Barcelona by air-conditioned coach, then ride the cog-wheel train up Montserrat. Guide Sandra, John, Jessica, Jose, or another English or Spanish-speaking guide leads you through the monastery, basilica, and Black Madonna visit, with free time for views, local products, and optional choir or video-mapping access.

“The timing of the day was very well organized. A good amount of free time to do everything but not feel rushed. The bus seats were not very comfortable for a person of average height. That's my only complaint, and it was a minor thing.”

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Montserrat & Cogwheel Train, Gourmet Wine Tasting & Tapas/Lunch - From Barcelona Nord to the mountain railway
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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

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat by cogwheel train, visit the Basilica with an English-speaking guide, then choose a castle-winery visit with three wines and tapas or a full lunch. Guides such as Thais, Vince, Mariana, and Toni are praised for clear history, humor, and careful organization.

“Absolutely loved it, worth the time & money spent! Mariana was amazing, loved learning about the history of Spain and the history of Montserrat. The bus ride was comfortable and short enough, and the cogwheel train was the same. We were lucky enough to have a lovely, mostly clear day in Montserrat, which made the perfect set up for our wine tasting + tapas session later. This seems like a long tour, but the time you spend at Montserrat actually goes by so fast, because there are so many things to do. So your free time is actually fairly limited here, really would’ve maybe loved another hour or so to…”

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Montserrat Monastery Half Day Experience from Barcelona - The ride from Estació de França
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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

Travel from central Barcelona to Montserrat in an air-conditioned vehicle, join a 45-minute English tour, then explore for two hours. Choose an option for the Basilica, Black Madonna, or Boys’ Choir. Guides such as Oriol, Angie, Adriana, and Xavier bring the mountain’s story to life.

“Very interesting and engaging tour guide (Hugo). Montserrat is a stunning location, we enjoyed the visit and would recommend this trip to others. You won't be disappointed.”

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Montserrat with Black Madonna & Medieval Winery with Tapas/Lunch - Four hours, several possible Montserrat days
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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

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat for a guided basilica visit and free time for the Black Madonna, museum, funiculars, or mountain walks. Then continue to a historic family winery for Catalan tapas or lunch and three ecological wines. Guides may include Laia, Azul, Elena, or Ivan.

“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 - Hotel pickup and the drive into the mountains
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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 Barcelona to Montserrat in a small group of up to eight with a local guide such as Ramon, Javi, Alba, or Alejandro. Visit the basilica and Black Madonna, walk the rocky mountain, then choose the Sant Joan funicular or museum for extra cost.

“Eduardo was a perfect guide. Kind, knowledgeable, and interesting. We had a lovely day. I highly recommend!”

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Montserrat, Girona & Costa Brava Guided Day Trip from Barcelona - Girona’s medieval lanes and colored river houses
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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

Spend one long day beyond Barcelona with a professional multilingual guide, visiting Montserrat Abbey and the Black Madonna, Girona’s medieval quarter and Game of Thrones sites, then Tossa de Mar’s coves. Expect a comfortable bus, plenty of walking, and a fast but rewarding schedule.

“It was a great experience and out tour guide Roger was very accommodating and helpful. He made the trip fun and interesting. Shout out to the driver Salva.”

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Barcelona: Montserrat and Winery Tour with Tapas or Lunch - Starting at Barcelona Nord
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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

Take a guided trip from Barcelona to Montserrat by air-conditioned bus and cogwheel train. Visit the 11th-century monastery, enjoy free time for the Black Madonna or mountain trails, then add three wines and either tapas or a traditional lunch at Oller del Mas winery.

“Thaís was very insightful, educational and funny. We had an amazing trip and would definitely recommend it.”

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Montserrat with Cog-Wheel Train & Black Madonna Priority Access - The 20-minute cogwheel train climb
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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 to Montserrat by air-conditioned coach and cogwheel train. A bilingual guide such as Sandra, Lorena, Jessica, or Ana leads the monastery visit, Black Madonna access, audiovisual exhibition, and liquor tasting, with free time for views, trails, or lunch.

“The experience itself was wonderful! I would not use Julia Travel, though. The girls at the front desk were rude and made us all feel like we were bothering them. You cannot get there too early, they send you away until it’s time with no information. Once there, no greetings; just a rude young woman yelling “line up for Montserrat.” I travel a lot and this was among the unfriendliest tour groups I’ve ever worked with. I will say that the actual tour guide was wonderful as was the experience!”

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Barcelona: Montserrat Tour with Transport & Basilica Option - Meeting in central Barcelona and taking the coach
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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

Leave Barcelona by comfortable coach for Montserrat, where guides such as Francesco, Marc, Ricardo, and Ewan explain the monastery and mountain. You get about three hours to hike, visit the museum, eat, or choose the optional Basilica entry. The Throne Room and choir are not included.

“It was a long walk up that we didn’t expect. For those who have difficulty walking, could they get transportation? The bus, guide, everything else was excellent!”

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From Barcelona: Montserrat Day Trip with Optional Tickets - From Barcelona Nord to 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

Ride an air-conditioned coach from Barcelona Nord into the Catalan countryside, then take the rack railway to Montserrat. Your guide explains the mountain’s legends and religious past before you explore the monastery, basilica, views, museum, or weekday Escolania choir.

“what a great day from start to finish. both guide and bus driver were first class. we e joked every minute.”

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Montserrat Lunch & Wine at Farmhouse Small Group from Barcelona - Meeting the group at 8:00 a.m.
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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

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat with a bilingual guide, tour the Benedictine monastery, enjoy free time for the market or Black Madonna upgrade, then eat a two-course Catalan farmhouse lunch with dessert and drinks. Guides such as Mateo, Katia, Lucas, and Han have led this small-group day.

“Tour was wonderful. The ride to Montserrat was breathtaking. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. The farmhouse lunch was delicious.”

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Montserrat Afternoon Tour & Black Madonna Priority Access - Reaching the abbey by rail or cable car
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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

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat by coach, ride the mountain railway or cable car, visit the basilica, and enter the Black Madonna queue with priority access. Guides such as Emma, Ivan, Valeria, and Jessica have led this bilingual English and Spanish tour, which includes four liqueur tastings and free time.

“Great tour. We really enjoyed everything-the bus ride, guided tour of the basilica and our free time in this beautiful place. Valeria was a wonderful tour guide.”

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From Barcelona: Montserrat Half-Day Wine and Tapas Trip - The ride from Barcelona to the Montserrat peaks
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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, then continue to Oller del Mas, a family-run winery in a 10th-century castle. You will taste three local wines with a tapas brunch. English and Spanish tours run in groups of up to 20, with a VIP cellar option.

“Vince was absolutely amazing and he was so knowledgeable about the different types of wines and how to enjoy it. He also had a lot of experience with wine and he brought it out with all the engaging stories!”

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Montserrat Museum and Monastery Entry Ticket - Reaching Montserrat from Barcelona
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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 at your own pace with an audio guide, map, and booklet. Visit the Basilica, receive timed access to La Moreneta, and see works by Caravaggio, Picasso, and Dalí in the museum. Transport from Barcelona and the boys’ choir are separate.

“I'll say it's very beautiful around the grounds, it's worth it for guests to walk through the museum and the arch, but I had to wait a bit in line with the Madonna herself.”

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