Montserrat Private Tour from Barcelona with Pick-up
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Montserrat Private Tour from Barcelona with Pick-up is a 5-hour experience in Barcelona, Spain, from $155 per person. It scores 79 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 154 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 79 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (154)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $155 per person
• Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your Barcelona hotel • Private tour, exclusively for your party: Ensures a personalized experience • Attending At Boy's Choir Performance • Visiting Black Madonna By this One Day T
What you get
About this experience
• Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your Barcelona hotel • Private tour, exclusively for your party: Ensures a personalized experience • Attending At Boy's Choir Performance • Visiting Black Madonna By this One Day Trip From Barcelona ( Montserrat Tour ), We would ride through the scenic landscapes of Catalonia to reach to the Montserrat Mountain . First We would go through natural park in Montserrat Mountain to visiting sublime views and giving you brief explanation about the area. At the next step of this Barcelona Montserrat tour, we would pass Montserrat Mountain to get to Monastery and explore one of Spain's most important religious sites. Talking about different routes in Montserrat and other pilgrim sites. We would visit a local farmer's market, try their cheeses and we could taste a liquors of Montserrat with a Recipe of Monks. And finally we would get into the Monastery Area , Attend at Montserrat Boy Choir Performance and Visit the famous Black Madonna of Montserrat .
What's included
Included
- Sampling 4 Monastery Liqueurs & Complimentary Bottled Water
- Guaranteed Boys' Choir Admission on Singing Days (Fee Included)
- Monastery Abadia Entrance + Guided Tour
- Guaranteed Basilica Admission (Fee Included)
- Pick-up and Drop-Off (From Hotel, Apartment, Cruise Port or Airport)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private Tour / Private Driver Guide
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Montserrat
In This One Day Trip From Barcelona ( Montserrat Tour ), We'll pick you up from your hotel or Any Address in Barcelona to commence our Montserrat Tour on a ride through the scenic landscapes of Catalonia. Heading southwest, our journey takes us through the captivating Natural Park of Montserrat, offering breathtaking vistas and your guide will provide you with a brief explanation about the area and share fascinating geographical information about this remarkable region. Make sure to also keep your camera handy for great shots of the mountain's unique rock formations with Barcelona and Catalonia in the distance.
30 minutes here
Montserrat Mountains
On the second leg of our day trip from Barcelona to Montserrat, our next stop is at the cable car station in Montserrat Mountains. This cable car provides an alternative route to the Monastery, allowing you to cross the Llobregat river and ascend to an altitude of nearly 4000 feet. Dating back to 1930, this cable car operates with just two cabins, reaching a speed of 5 meters per second. During your free time, if you wish, you can experience the Cable Car ride, which offers a spectacular view of Montserrat and the Monastery Area (please note that the Cable Car ticket is not included).
10 minutes here
Abadia De Montserrat
On our day trip from Barcelona to Montserrat, our third stop brings us to the Abadia de Montserrat by car. Here, a private guided walking tour awaits, immersing you in Montserrat's history and rich religious heritage. Explore the Abadia de Montserrat and its surroundings, including discussions about routes within Montserrat and other pilgrimage sites. Next, we'll visit the Royal Basilica of Montserrat, where you can view the unique Black Madonna statue from inside the basilica (no Throne visit). Continuing the tour, enjoy a captivating Choir Performance by Montserrat Boys, with guaranteed attendance for your group (fees included). To conclude your Montserrat visit, you'll have 20 minutes of leisure time at the monastery's gift shop. Lastly, your guide will introduce you to four distinctive local liquors, each with a recipe passed down from the monks. Savor these unique flavors individually during a guided tasting session (tasting fee included).
60 minutes here · Admission included
Escolania de Montserrat
At our fourth stop, we'll be treated to a Choir performance at the Santa Maria Basilica of Montserrat. This experience is the highlight of our day trip from Barcelona, as you'll have the opportunity to witness the renowned Boys Choir Performance, considered one of the most famous in Europe. To ensure a seamless and guaranteed spot in the Choir performance on their singing days, advance booking is included as part of this tour. This allows you to skip the lines and fully enjoy this exceptional musical performance. Please note that the Boys' Choir performs on Sundays during mass, but not on Saturdays. Additionally, there are no choir performances during summer holidays, certain afternoons, and over Christmas holidays. Attendance at the Boys' Choir performance is subject to availability on singing days. While it is highly unlikely that these experiences won't be available on your selected tour date, in rare cases of unavailability, you will receive prompt notification after booking.
15 minutes here · Admission included
Another compelling reason why Montserrat consistently ranks among the top five day trip destinations from Barcelona is the presence of the revered statue of Our Lady of Montserrat, also known as the Black Madonna. This iconic statue serves as the centerpiece around which the entire Montserrat Monastery was built. The Black Madonna is renowned worldwide and is believed to have been originally carved in Jerusalem during the first century. During this tour, you'll have the unique opportunity to view the statue from inside the basilica, providing a close and meaningful perspective. Please note that the tour does not include access to the Throne of the statue, but you'll have a significant sight of it from within the church.
15 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Basilica + Throne (No Choir)
Choir Absent: Boys are not singing on your date; instead, attending the Black Madonna's Throne (Basilica Visit included) Private Tour: Only For Your Group By: Mercedes Van Tour Language: English Pickup included
Basilica+ Throne+ Mass (Choir)
Includes: Basilica Visit, Black Madonna's Throne, Boys' or Adults Choir during Mass (Mass attendance included from 10:45 to 12:15) Private Tour: Only For Your Group By: Mercedes Van Tour Language: English Pickup included
Basilica+ Cable Car (No Choir)
Choir Absent : Boys wont singing on your date; instead, attending the Black Madonna's Throne (Include: Basilica Visit & one-way Cable car) By: Mercedes Van Tour Language : English Pickup included
Basilica + Boys' Choir
Includes : Basilica Visit, Boys’ Choir, and Glimpse of the Black Madonna Statue from Inside the Basilica (No Throne Attendance) Private Tour : Only For Your Group By: Mercedes Van Tour Language: English Pickup included
Basilica + Boys Choir + Throne
Pickup included
Basilica + Choir + Cable Car
Includes: One-Way Cable Car Ride, Basilica Visit, Boys’ Choir, and Glimpse of the Black Madonna Statue from Inside the Basilica (No Thr By: Mercedes Van Tour Language: English Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Barcelona Y Day Trips
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pick-up Location Could be any Hotel or Address in Barcelona.
- According to the schedule on the Montserrat website, the choir does not perform on Saturdays. However, on Sundays, you have the opportunity to witness their enchanting performance (or an adults choir) during Mass. Please note that there are no choir performances during the summer holidays, certain afternoons, and over the Christmas holidays.
- Travel in Comfort: Our tour uses a Private Mercedes Van with spacious seating and ample legroom.
- Please note that attending the Boys' Choir performance is subject to availability. We strive to provide these experiences for all our guests and It is highly unlikely that these experiences will not be available on your selected tour date. In the rare instance that such unavailability occurs, you will promptly receive a notification after your booking.
- Please note: If you are interested in attending the Black Madonna’s throne for personal prayer time, please send us a message; we will endeavor to arrange your attendance (subject to availability, additional fees, and tour pickup time changes).
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 154 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
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
5 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Small groups
4 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
154 verified traveler reviews for Montserrat Private Tour from Barcelona with Pick-up. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Montserrat Private Tour
Our Montserrat Private Tour from Barcelona with Pick-up was terrific. Adrian our guide was super nice, friendly, and very informative. He took the time to answer our questions and provided lots of information on the sights we were visiting. Adrian also made sure to snap some family pictures at some of our highlighted stops. We had a little extra time on our way back to Barcelona so Adrian took a little side detour to show us some other highlights. I would definitely recommend. Miller Family
via Tripadvisor
Montserrat tour
Adrian was very knowledgeable not only about Montserrat but for Barcelona/spain history! He made the tour interesting and explained everything we needed to know about I would highly recommend this tour
via Tripadvisor
Fun trip in the mountain
Very professional guide. The trip was well organized. We beat the big tour groups and we're able to enjoy the mountain and the Monastery before it got too hot and crowded. Our guide Adrian was very knowledgable and full of interesting facts. Also found answers to some questions we had while we were hiking. The AC van we used was extremely comfortable and clean. Adrian's driving was very smooth.
via Tripadvisor
Majectic Montserrat
Perfecto! A truly special journey: the serenity of the mountains, the private spiritual moments in the Throne Room with the Black Madonna and celebrating Mass with Escolania choir, tasting local liquors, delicious cheeses and honey. Adrian is an exceptional guide with his vast knowledge, great timing to avoid the crowds, and generous nature. My girls and I had an unforgetable half day at Montserrat!
via Tripadvisor
Perfect day thanks to our guide, Adrian.
Our driver and guide for the day was Adrian. He was incredible! Pickup at our hotel was smooth and on time. As we drove to Monserat, he gave us lots of information about Barcelona, Montserat, and Catalonia. He was informative, funny and responsive to our questions. We stopped in 2 places for great views. Finally, Montserat. Truly amazing. We learned history and legends; art and architecture. We tasted regional liquors. Inside the Bacilica, Adrian found great seats for us, explained many details and told us about the world famous boys choir. We saw the Black Madonna. After the Boys Choir sang, we took cable car down and rode back to our hotel. Such a perfect day!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $155 to $355
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 54
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 79
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Montserrat Private Tour from Barcelona with Pick-up: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Barcelona.
How much does Montserrat Private Tour from Barcelona with Pick-up cost?
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Prices start at $155 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 Private Tour from Barcelona with Pick-up take?
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Plan for about 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 Private Tour from Barcelona with Pick-up worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 79 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 154 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Barcelona, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Montserrat Private Tour from Barcelona with Pick-up?
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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 Private Tour from Barcelona with Pick-up suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Montserrat Private Tour from Barcelona with Pick-up?
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Around 54 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-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Montserrat Private Tour from Barcelona with Pick-up 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.
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