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Montserrat Monastery and Hiking Experience with Cable Car

5.0 (20 reviews) 6 h 30 min Free cancellation
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Montserrat Monastery and Hiking Experience with Cable Car

About this activity

Experience the best of Montserrat on a premium small-group tour (max 8 people) led by a local mountain guide. Visit the Montserrat Monastery before the crowds, with skip-the-line tickets included. Ride the Sant Joan Funicular to the mountaintop and enjoy a scenic hike through Montserrat Natural Park, surrounded by stunning rock formations and panoramic views. Learn about the area's unique nature and history along the way. Finish with a visit to the local Farmers Market before heading back to Barcelona.

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At a glance

Duration
6 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 8 people
People per booking
1–8
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
Catalan Trails

Ages: Adults (10–70 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Montserrat Natural Park guided Hike
  • Included: Montserrat Monastery skip the line tickets & guided visit
  • Included: Transport by private air-conditioned minivan
  • Included: Premium Small Group Tour for a maximum of 8 people
  • Included: English/Spanish-speaking certified local mountain guide
  • Included: Hiking poles, insurance & water refill (please bring your reusable water bottle)
  • Included: Sant Joan Funicular Cable Car ride

Not included

  • Not included: Hotel pick-up or drop-off
  • Not included: Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

  1. Montana de Montserrat

    one hour Admission included

    Start your Montserrat adventure with a scenic drive around the mountain

  2. Abadia De Montserrat

    15 min Admission included

    Arrive to Montserrat and enjoy the first breathtaking views of the monastery as your guide starts introducing the origins of this magical place.

  3. Abadia De Montserrat

    45 min Admission included

    Enjoy a guided visit of Montserrat Monastery with your spaecialized local guide. He will discover you the most important historical facts and the significance of this Benedictine Monasery founded on XI century for the Catalan culture and identity. You will also learn some of Montserrat Monastery legends and the monks way of living. Monastery skip the line tickets are included.

  4. Stop 4

    15 min Admission included

    Ride Sant Joan Funicular Cable Car up the Mountain.

  5. Stop 5

    2 hours Admission included

    Hike the Scenic trails of Montserrat Natural Park with your specialized mounyain guide and discover its geological and botanical values as you enjoy breathtaking landscapes.

  6. Monestir de Montserrat

    45 min

    Enjoy fre time at the monastery before coming back to Barcelona. Relax, grab some food at the cafeteria or sample some local products at the farmer's market.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Your guide will meet you at Passeig de Gràcia 26 at 8:00am (please be there 5 minutes before as the tour departs punctually at 8:00am).

    Your guide will be wearing a Catalan Trails uniform.

End point

  • Your guide will meet you at Passeig de Gràcia 26 at 8:00am (please be there 5 minutes before as the tour departs punctually at 8:00am).

    Your guide will be wearing a Catalan Trails uniform.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • Please wear hiking / sport shoes and comfortable clothes

  • This is an active experience and includes a hike (3km / 2 milles with an elevation loss of 300 m / 1000 feet.)

  • Please bring snacks for the hike

  • Please bring a reusable water bottle (we provide water refill)

Traveller ratings

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