Discover Montserrat with a Private or Small-Group Tour Guide
Overview
Explore the highlights of Montserrat without worrying about making your own way there on this full-day tour from Barcelona. Visit the Benedictine monastery and learn about its history and the mysterious "Black Madonna", and skip a steep climb with a funicular ride to the top of the mountain, where you'll embark on a short hike with your guide to help you navigate. Plus, free time to explore the area on your own allows you to sightsee at your own pace.
Save yourself hours of planning travel logistics.
Soak up some of the region's best views from your high-altitude viewpoint.
This flexible experience offers an ideal mix of guided tour and free time.
Round-trip transfers from Barcelona in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
What's Included
- Choir access, subject to availability (Private Option only)
- One hot/cold drink per guest (private option only).
- Black Madonna access (Private Option only)
- Walking poles for the hike (Small-Group only)
- Funicular railway ticket
- Cable Car or Cogwheel Train ticket (Private Option only)
- Museum, Basilica & Throne Room access (Private Option only)
- Entry to Montserrat Monastery
- Air-conditioned transportation between Barcelona and Montserrat
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Private Option only)
- Expert guide
- Everything not listed in the inclusions
Meeting Location
Passeig de Gràcia
29, L'Eixample, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Barcelona (pass by)
Montserrat
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Montserrat
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Montserrat
1 hour 40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Carrer de Nàpols, 68 (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please bring comfortable shoes and clothing, along with snacks and water.
- Visitors typically receive their final tickets or vouchers 3 to 5 days prior to the tour date.
- The Boys’ Choir may not perform on religious celebrations or special holidays.
- Tour timings are approximate and may be affected by traffic, weather, or unforeseen circumstances. It is recommended not to plan other activities immediately after the tour.
- Private tour is fully customizable and exclusive to your group, while Small-Group Tour is shared with up to 8 travelers.
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off is not included in Small-Group Tours but is included for Private Tours.
- Access to the Throne Room, Museum, Basilica, and Black Madonna is included only in Private Tour bookings.
- The complimentary drink is included only in the Private Tour option.
- Any extra ” are not applicable to inclusions marked as “Private Option onlySmall-Group tours.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-239937P18
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- Choir access, subject to availability (Private Option only).
- One hot/cold drink per guest (private option only).
- Black Madonna access (Private Option only).
- Walking poles for the hike (Small-Group only).
- Funicular railway ticket.
- Cable Car or Cogwheel Train ticket (Private Option only).
- Museum, Basilica & Throne Room access (Private Option only).
- Entry to Montserrat Monastery.
- Air-conditioned transportation between Barcelona and Montserrat.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Private Option only).
- Expert guide.
- Everything not listed in the inclusions.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Discover Montserrat with a Private or Small-Group Tour Guide is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Discover Montserrat with a Private or Small-Group Tour Guide will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Choir access, subject to availability (Private Option only)
- One hot/cold drink per guest (private option only).
- Black Madonna access (Private Option only)
- Walking poles for the hike (Small-Group only)
- Funicular railway ticket
- Cable Car or Cogwheel Train ticket (Private Option only)
- Museum, Basilica & Throne Room access (Private Option only)
- Entry to Montserrat Monastery
- Air-conditioned transportation between Barcelona and Montserrat
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Private Option only)
- Expert guide
- Everything not listed in the inclusions
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please bring comfortable shoes and clothing, along with snacks and water.
- Visitors typically receive their final tickets or vouchers 3 to 5 days prior to the tour date.
- The Boys’ Choir may not perform on religious celebrations or special holidays.
- Tour timings are approximate and may be affected by traffic, weather, or unforeseen circumstances. It is recommended not to plan other activities immediately after the tour.
- Private tour is fully customizable and exclusive to your group, while Small-Group Tour is shared with up to 8 travelers.
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off is not included in Small-Group Tours but is included for Private Tours.
- Access to the Throne Room, Museum, Basilica, and Black Madonna is included only in Private Tour bookings.
- The complimentary drink is included only in the Private Tour option.
- Any extra ” are not applicable to inclusions marked as “Private Option onlySmall-Group tours.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
