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The 15 Best Montserrat Day Trips from Barcelona

30 tours  ·  from $11 a head

The monastery is an hour out of the city and the cog railway up is half the point. These 15 differ on whether you get the Black Madonna queue, the boys’ choir hour and a winery afterwards, each priced and timed.

Montserrat Half-Day Tour with Tapas and Gourmet Wines - Meeting at Barcelona Nord Bus Station
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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 basilica and see the Black Madonna, then visit Oller del Mas or another small winery if your option includes it. Expect mountain views, free time, three wines, seasonal tapas, and a return to Barcelona after six to seven hours.

“Thais did such an amazing job showing us around beautiful Monserat. She was funny and a great teacher. The wine tasting was at this beautiful winery with great views!”

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Barcelona: Montserrat Tour with Cog-Wheel & Black Madonna - The coach ride from Barcelona
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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’s serrated mountain. Your English or Spanish-speaking guide leads you through the monastery and basilica, with access to the Black Madonna, four local liqueur tastings, and free time for views, markets, or optional choir and video-mapping experiences.

“Everything wonderful. Our guide, Sandra, very knowledgeable. Highly recommend tour.”

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Montserrat & Cogwheel Train, Gourmet Wine Tasting & Tapas/Lunch - Starting at Barcelona Nord at 9:45 a.m.
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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 air-conditioned bus and cogwheel train, with a guided visit to the monastery and basilica. Choose a winery tasting with tapas, a full lunch, or a Montserrat-only day. Guides such as Thais, Toni, Mariana, and Lesly add history, humor, and practical help.

“The tour and our tour guide Vince was absolutely amazing and super knowledgeable!! Beautiful experience!”

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Montserrat Monastery Half Day Experience from Barcelona - The ride from Estació de França to the monastery
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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 independently for two hours. Choose between basilica entry, the Black Madonna, or the Boys’ Choir. Guides such as Oriol, Angie, Adriana, and Xavier add history and humor, while the funicular and mountain trails cost extra.

“Montserrat was a fabulous place to visit. Set up high in the rocks, the views are incredible. The time with the "Black Madonna" is very limited. Step in front of the statue, touch the orb, and say a quick prayer, then it's the next person's turn. Our only issue was we didn't understand where the path was to "stroll" out to the overlook at the cross. Once we located the entrance to the path, we had barely enough time to quickly walk out there and make it back to the bus. This tour was very good and we would recommend that if you don't have a full day, this afternoon…”

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Montserrat with Black Madonna & Medieval Winery with Tapas/Lunch - The guided visit to Montserrat Basilica
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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

Spend about 9.5 hours visiting Montserrat with an English-speaking guide, then continue to a family winery in a 10th-century castle. Choose free time, Black Madonna access, the cogwheel train, tapas, a full Catalan lunch, or a VIP wine package. Guides such as Elena, Laia, Azul, and Toni are praised for lively local history and practical advice.

“Carlos was a fantastic tour guide and the experience was one to remember! Everything about the tour was amazing!”

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Montserrat Monastery Small Group or Private Tour Hotel pick-up - Hotel pickup and the ride 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 hotel pickup, a local guide, monastery entry, and a short mountain walk. Guides such as Ramon, Javi, Laura, and Eduardo are praised for clear explanations and flexible pacing. Add the Sant Joan funicular or Montserrat Museum at your own cost.

“Xavi was timely, extremely knowledgeable and pleasant. It was a pleasure doing business with him and would recommend this tour.”

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Montserrat, Girona & Costa Brava Guided Day Trip from Barcelona - Morning at Montserrat and its unusual peaks
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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

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Barcelona to Montserrat, Girona, and Tossa de Mar with a multilingual guide. Expect a 12-hour day, guided entry at Montserrat, Girona’s cathedral and medieval quarter, Game of Thrones locations, and free time for lunch. Guides may include Roger, Lucas, Mateo, Bosco, or Carlos.

“Simon and Roger were great. Very knowledgeable about the local history and let us entertained throughout Montserrat needs more time Girona was ok The fort/ lighthouse at Tossa Del Mar is not for folks with challenges with mobility”

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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

You’ll travel from Barcelona to Montserrat by air-conditioned bus and cogwheel train, tour the abbey with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, and enjoy 1.5 hours of free time. Choose a half-day visit or continue to Oller del Mas for three wines with tapas or a full meal.

“Azul was a great guide. The trip was very impressive and the Montserrat is a wonderful place. I really recommend this tour! 🫶”

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Montserrat with Cog-Wheel Train & Black Madonna Priority Access - The cog-wheel train gives you the right arrival
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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 cog-wheel train, then explore the basilica, Black Madonna, monastery grounds, and mountain viewpoints. A bilingual guide, four-liquor tasting, and audiovisual exhibition are included. Guides such as Sandra, Lorena, Jessica, and Ana have led highly praised departures.

“Jessica was amazing! She kept a good pace for us slow pokes. Gave us plenty of free time and we saw everything. The basilica. And the black Madonna was amazing!”

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Barcelona: Montserrat Tour with Transport & Basilica Option - Meeting in central Barcelona and riding to the mountain
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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 an English-speaking guide such as Francisco, Ewan, or Marc explains the monastery and mountain. You get about three hours of free time for hiking, the museum, lunch, or the Basilica if your booking includes it. Bring sturdy shoes and allow extra time for steep paths.

“An amazing place - I was only in Barcelona for 4 days and it was definitely worth going to! Francis the guide was great, he knew everything and recommended a variety of things to do in our free time including walks, and the one I did was great! The bus was a bit delayed but not his fault. The only food you could buy there under €20 was just sandwiches/touristy food rather than tapas etc. The details for the meeting point say about a red lobster but just go to the tapas bar and you’ll be fine! Don’t bother going if it’s rainy thoughRead more”

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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

Travel from Barcelona Nord by air-conditioned coach and rack railway to Montserrat. Your English or Spanish guide, such as Mariana, Alba, or Carlos, explains the mountain’s legends and Catalan identity. Choose added access to the Basilica, Black Madonna, and choir, or visit the Montserrat Museum when the choir is not scheduled.

“Marianna was very nice and knowledgeable. Very professional guide with good sense of humor and lots of great advices. The driver was very polite and helpful!! Overall great experience!”

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Montserrat Lunch & Wine at Farmhouse Small Group from Barcelona - Using your one hour of free time wisely
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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

Leave Barcelona at 8 a.m. for Montserrat, where a bilingual guide such as Mateo, Katja, or Lucas leads a visit to the monastery and Basilica. You then get free time before a late Catalan farmhouse lunch with drinks and dessert. The group is capped at 12, though the day can feel rushed if you want the church, market, trails, and mountain transport.

“Wonderful Mateo knew his stuff! Lunch at the farmhouse was very unique with good food. The church service was beautiful.”

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Montserrat Afternoon Tour & Black Madonna Priority Access - Starting at Julià Travel in central Barcelona
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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 up by cable car or cogwheel train, and visit the basilica with priority access to the Black Madonna. Your guide explains the monastery, mountain legends, and Benedictine life, followed by four liqueur tastings and free time. English and Spanish are used, and the afternoon visit does not include the boys’ choir.

“Excellent tour of Sagrada Familia with Carla as a guide. She was very knowledgeable and answered all questions from the audience.”

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From Barcelona: Montserrat Half-Day Wine and Tapas Trip - Choosing your hour at Montserrat
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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, mountain views, and free time before continuing to Oller del Mas, a family-run winery in a 10th-century castle. Taste three Catalan wines with a tapas brunch. Guides such as Vince, Elena, Ivan, and Carlos are praised for lively storytelling. A VIP cellar tasting adds three premium wines.

“montserrat is beautiful but there was fog on our day so keep it in mind. the tapas were good and the nice was nice. our only issue was the a/c on the return wasn't working.”

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Montserrat Museum and Monastery Entry Ticket - The Basilica and the timed visit to La Moreneta
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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

Set your own pace at Montserrat with entry to the Basilica area, Museum of Montserrat, and audiovisual room. Your ticket includes an audio guide, map, booklet, and a timed slot to see La Moreneta, the Black Madonna. Transport and the Boys’ Choir performance require separate tickets.

“Great value for money. includes access for most things in montserrat”

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