Montserrat Private Tour All-Inclusive from Barcelona Hotel Pickup

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Santa Maria de Montserrat — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The Boy`s Choir of La Escolania, one of the oldest Boy`s Choir of Europe — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

All-Inclusive Private Tour. Groups up to 8 people.

Your Group will be picked up from your accommodation in Barcelona and travel by private minivan into the Catalan heartland as your guide shares insights into local history and culture. Head to the mystic Montserrat Mountain, famous for its serrated skyline and dramatic peaks shaped over millions of years. Ascend to the top for unforgettable views before visiting the Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat, a spiritual retreat for nearly a thousand years. Explore the basilica, home to the revered Black Madonna, and take in the breathtaking scenery of the Montserrat Natural Park.

Enjoy a unique performance of Montserrat Boys’ Choir, which serves the sanctuary of Montserrat, is one of the oldest in Europe that accompanies religious ceremonies and communal prayers in the basilica,

Take the scenic rack railway up to Montserrat’s dramatic heights and explore its historic Benedictine abbey, home to the revered Black Madonna.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Barcelona Sailing and Tourist Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–8 years) · Youth (9–17 years) · Adults (18–90 years) · Seniors (91–95 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance ticket to the Abbey of Montserrat
Included: Entrance ticket to the Boys` Choir of Escolania
Included: Guide/Driver
Included: Entrance tickets to the Throne of the Virgin the Moreneta
Included: Hotel Pick up and Drop Off with Private Transportation

Not included

Not included: Food and Drinks
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

25 min Admission included

You will take the Track Railway at the foot the Montserrat Mountains to get to the Abbey of Santa Maria de Montserrat, a Benedictine monastery founded almost a millennium ago, home to a community of monks dedicated to prayer, work, and welcoming pilgrims. It is one of the most visited sanctuaries in Spain thanks to:

Its religious significance.

Its cultural and musical value.

Its natural surroundings.

The presence of the Virgin of Montserrat, patron saint of Catalonia.
La Moreneta

15 min Admission included

One of the abbey's most emblematic features is the image of the Virgin of Montserrat, known as La Moreneta (the Little Dark One) because of her dark complexion.

It is a 12th-century Romanesque carving.

She is the patron saint of Catalonia (declared in 1881).

The image is located behind the altar of the basilica, in a niche open to the public.
Montserrat

45 min

Get picked up from your accommodation in Barcelona and travel by private minivan into the Catalan heartland as your guide shares insights into local history and culture. Head to the mystic Montserrat Mountain, famous for its serrated skyline and dramatic peaks shaped over millions of years. Ascend to the top for unforgettable views.
Stop 4

30 min Admission included

Discover one of Catalonia’s most iconic landmarks on a guided tour of the Abbey of Montserrat. Perched high in the mountains, this Benedictine monastery has been a spiritual and cultural center for nearly a thousand years. Your guide will lead you through the basilica, where you’ll learn about the legendary Black Madonna, explore the monastery’s rich history, and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks. With a blend of culture, nature, and spirituality, this tour offers an unforgettable experience at one of Spain’s most remarkable sites.
Escolania de Montserrat

30 min Admission included

Montserrat Boys’ Choir, which serves the sanctuary of Montserrat, is one of the oldest in Europe that accompanies religious ceremonies and communal prayers in the basilica,

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Exe Plaza Catalunya
Hotel Casa Sagnier
Via Sants Hotel Barcelona Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Mediterranean Youth Hostel
TOC Hotel Las Ramblas
Hotel Marina Badalona
Sercotel Barcelona El Prat
Arcelon Hotel
Ramblas Budget Apartments
Hotel Torre Vermella
Exe Parc del Valles
Hotel Boutique Mirlo Barcelona

and 609 more pickup points

The pickup will be at your hotel or apartment in Barcelona. Please ensure that the phone number you provide when making the booking is correct and working so we can arrange everything smoothly for your pickup. Alternatively, you can contact us at +34 620 024 757 (we also use WhatsApp) to coordinate the pickup location.