Montserrat Day Trip Private or Small Group with Basilica Tickets
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4.8/5
Based on 288 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Montserrat Day Trip Private or Small Group with Basilica Tickets worth booking?
Montserrat Day Trip Private or Small Group with Basilica Tickets is a 5.5-hour experience in Barcelona, Spain, from $143 per person. It scores 78 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 288 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 78 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (288)
- Duration
- 5.5 hours
- From
- $143 per person
Enjoy a Day Trip to Montserrat, traveling by car through the nature of this unique jagged mountain to reach the antique Monastery hidden among the peaks. Admire the architecture of the Montserrat Benedictine Monastery, s
What you get
About this experience
Enjoy a Day Trip to Montserrat, traveling by car through the nature of this unique jagged mountain to reach the antique Monastery hidden among the peaks. Admire the architecture of the Montserrat Benedictine Monastery, stroll through the farmers’ market, and taste regional products from Catalonia. Visit the Basilica and 'The Black Madonna' with your tickets and, if available, enjoy the Children's Choir**. With your guide, take a light hike to La Creu de Sant Miquel viewpoint for breathtaking views. This tour offers two ways to experience Montserrat: choose the private option, with hotel pick-up and drop-off, or the semi-private option, joining a small group of up to 8 participants with an easy-to-find meeting point. *This tour is family-friendly and suitable for children. **In case you want to have lunch, the guide will show you a convenient buffet both in price and quality. ***Tickets to the children's choir subject to availability and upon request in advance with an extra charge.
What's included
Included
- Montserrat Semi-Private Guided Tour by car (Semi-Private Option)
- Meet your guide at the Meeting Point (Semi-Private Option)
- Montserrat Private Guided Tour by car (Private Option)
- Tickets to the Basilica and 'La Moreneta' (The Black Madonna)
- 5.5 hs private tour with a local guide
- Pick-Up/Drop-off at your Hotel in Barcelona Area (Private Option)
Not included
- Lunch
- Child car seat (€8)
- Admission to the Children’s Choir.
What you'll see and do
Barcelona
Meet your guide at your hotel (Private Option) or at the designated meeting point (Semi-Private Option). Then travel by car to Montserrat, approximately one hour from Barcelona. Along the way, enjoy the Catalan landscapes while your local guide introduces the history of the magical mountain and its Benedictine Monastery.
Pass by without stopping
Montserrat
Montserrat Spend approximately 3.5 hours exploring Montserrat and its spectacular mountain setting. Visit the Benedictine Monastery and see La Moreneta, the famous Black Madonna. Enjoy free time to browse the local farmers market, take a scenic hike to the Creu de Sant Miquel viewpoint, and admire panoramic views. If the option is selected, you may also attend a performance by the Montserrat children’s choir.
60 minutes here
Abadia De Montserrat
Have the best views of the Montserrat Monastery Benedictine and its spectacular architecture.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Enter the Monastery with your Skip the line tickets, to admire the famous virgin of the Moreneta.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Children's choir: Experience the magic of the Montserrat Boys’ Choir. Let the pure and powerful melodies elevate your visit to this spiritual site, as the voices of one of Europe’s oldest children’s choirs resonate through the basilica. Please note: attendance is subject to availability and must be requested in advance directly to your guide.
Pass by without stopping
Take a short hike to one of the most beautiful panoramic spots in the area. Enjoy the incredible views of the mountain.
60 minutes here
Mercat de Montserrat
Taste cheeses, hams and a lot of regional products of Catalonia that local farmers offer for sale. Learn how they produce them.
30 minutes here
Barcelona
Your guide will drive you back to Barcelona, where you will be dropped off at your hotel (Private Option) or at the designated meeting point (Semi-Private Option).
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Barcelona
For the semi-private tour, it is mandatory to be at the meeting point at least 5 minutes before the experience starts to meet your guide.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Ends at
For the semi-private tour, it is mandatory to be at the meeting point at least 5 minutes before the experience starts to meet your guide.
Options you can book
Private
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes Private Car Hotel Pick up / Drop off Pickup included
Semi-Private
Semi-Private: Private car in a Small Group. Maximum 8 guests Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes Pick up in a meeting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- pt, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Local CoolTour
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pick-Up/Drop-off at your Hotel in Barcelona Area (Only Private Option)
- Meet your guide at the Meeting Point (Mandatory - Semi-Private Option)
- In high season the availability for some attractions are subject to the number of people in Montserrat as there could be long queues.
- If there are children in the group, they will have to ask for a child car seat upon request, with an extra cost.(€8)
- If there is a last-minute tour, please keep in mind that access to La Moreneta will be subject to availability. In case it is sold out, you will still be able to enter the monastery and complete the rest of the tour as planned.
- Attendance at the Boy's Choir is subject to availability and must be requested in advance directly with your guide.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 287 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
287 verified traveler reviews for Montserrat Day Trip Private or Small Group with Basilica Tickets. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Customer service was...
Customer service was great! Paulo our guide was fantastic. He was informative and layed back. Montserrat is beautiful!!
via Viator
Don’t Miss a Montserrat Visit!
This experience was an amazing one…well worth cost and time. Guide service was excellent! Montserrat is about an hour outside of Barcelona… astonishing beauty!
via Viator
Montserrat tour with Pedro
We had a very intimate tour with Pedro. He could not have been nicer. Incredible knowledge of Barcelona and all things related. Highly recommend recommended.
via Viator
Tour of Montserrat
I highly recommend this tour. Our guide, Andy, was amazing. Andy picked us up from our hotel and took us on a 5 hour tour of Montserrat and we loved every minute of it. His knowledge was outstanding. The best tour we have done.
via Tripadvisor
Don’t miss this trip to Montserrat
Great tour! Guide was knowledgeable and very interesting. Our group was mixed - one honeymoon couple, one family with young child (age 5), and two older women. Guide was able to make trip interesting to all, and comfortable accommodating everyone’s needs. Highly recommend
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $143 to $421
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 101
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 78
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Montserrat Day Trip Private or Small Group with Basilica Tickets: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Barcelona.
How much does Montserrat Day Trip Private or Small Group with Basilica Tickets cost?
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Prices start at $143 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Barcelona usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Montserrat Day Trip Private or Small Group with Basilica Tickets take?
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Plan for about 5.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Barcelona is not rushed.
Is Montserrat Day Trip Private or Small Group with Basilica Tickets worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 78 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 288 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Barcelona, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Montserrat Day Trip Private or Small Group with Basilica Tickets?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Montserrat Day Trip Private or Small Group with Basilica Tickets suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Montserrat Day Trip Private or Small Group with Basilica Tickets?
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Around 101 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Barcelona can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Barcelona and add a light layer if any part of the 5.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Montserrat Day Trip Private or Small Group with Basilica Tickets start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Barcelona within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Barcelona?
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Barcelona's Gaudí sites are capacity-limited and the official timed tickets go first, so most of the market is resellers with a guide attached. We weight those heavily on whether the guide is an architecture specialist. Beyond Gaudí, the tapas crawls in Gràcia and the Montserrat day trips carry the highest rankings in the city. On Outty we rank every Barcelona experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Gràcia Tapas and Vermouth Crawl, Costa Brava Tour: Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump from Barcelona, Costa Brava Tour: Kayak, Snorkel, Cliff Jump & lunch Small Group. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Barcelona?
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May, June, September and October. Sagrada Família light is best mid-morning. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Barcelona?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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