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Admire Montserrat’s jaw-dropping mountain range, enjoy skip-the-line monastery tickets, and more!

<p>Your adventure begins in Barcelona’s Avinguda Diagonal, where your expert guide and fellow group members will be waiting with your comfortable, air conditioned bus. Hop on board and enjoy a calm ride through the countryside as your guide details Montserrat’s fascinating history.</p><p>Once you arrive, admire Montserrat’s jaw-dropping scenery as your helpful guide gives a quick orientation. Follow your guide into the Gothic Basilica, where you’ll cruise past the crowds with your skip-the-line tickets.</p><h2>Montserrat Monastery Tour from Barcelona Description</h2><p>Your 5-hour tour includes:</p><ul><li><p>Expert, local guide</p></li><li><p>Roundtrip transport from Barcelona on air-conditioned bus</p></li><li><p>Skip-the-line tickets to Montserrat Monastery</p></li><li><p>Visit Montserrat Monastery</p></li><li><p>Free time to explore stunning mountain scenery</p></li></ul><h2>Early Morning Commute</h2><p>Your adventure to the unique, rugged landscape of Montserrat begins early in the morning. Meet your friendly guide in Avinguda Diagonal, where they’ll lead you and the rest of your excited group to your air-conditioned bus.</p><p>You’ll depart Barcelona at 8:00 am, allowing you to arrive at your destination before the hoards of tourists arrive. The comfortable ride is about an hour long, during which your helpful guide will explain Montserrat’s intriguing history.</p><h2>Admire a Breathtaking View</h2><p>Upon your arrival, you’ll be instantly mesmerized by the monastery’s breathtaking setting. The area’s jagged, mountainous landscape is truly unique, as are the panoramic views that surround you. Crystal blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea can be seen to the east, while the looming Pyrenees Mountains in the distance will leave you speechless.</p><h2>The Monastery of Montserrat</h2><p>Now that you’ve arrived to this picturesque setting, your guide will give a quick orientation. Afterwards, follow your guide to the Gothic Basilica, found between the looming spires and cliffs that Montserrat is famous for. Breeze past the crowds with your skip-the-line tickets as you enter the Benedictine monastery.</p><p><em>Please note that the Benedictine Monastery is a sacred place, so both men and women must cover their knees and shoulders, otherwise, you may be refused entry to a portion of your Montserrat tour. We understand the summers in Barcelona are hot, so a great alternative is to bring a shawl/sweater to wrap around you when necessary.</em></p><h2>Enjoy Free Time to Explore</h2><p>Following your visit to the Black Madonna, you’ll have free time to explore at your leisure. For an unparalleled view of Montserrat, take a cable car ride above the mountainous landscape to admire the rugged scenery from above.</p><p>Otherwise, history buffs can take part in an interactive and immersive historical exhibition to learn more about the history of Montserrat.</p><p>For art lovers, there’s a wonderful museum of contemporary art, housing impressive works by Monet, Picasso, and Dalí. Afterward, slip back into your comfortable bus for an easy journey back to the initial meeting point in Avinguda Diagonal, Barcelona, where you'll be dropped off.</p><p></p>

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Passionate English-speaking guide

Roundtrip transportation

Skip-the-line tickets to the Monastery

Montserrat

Early morning tour

Group size of 26 people

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Food and beverages

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Meet your expert guide and small group of fellow travelers in the heart of Barcelona, then hop into your comfortable vehicle for the day!

Meet your guide at Av Diagonal, 355, Barcelona

Enjoy seamless roundtrip transportation from Barcelona to Montserrat, combining comfort and convenience for a hassle-free journey to stunning mountain vistas and historic sites

Explore the striking Montserrat Monastery, taking in its impressive architecture while learning more about the basilica’s rich history

Santa Maria de Montserrat 

Admire the breathtaking site of Montserrat’s rugged, multi-peaked mountain range, a stark change from Barcelona’s vibrant cityscape

Views

Explore the majestic sanctuary nestled in the mountains, where rich history and breathtaking views come together in a serene and inspiring setting

Montserrat Abbey

Enjoy a guided tour of the famous Gothic Basilica, breezing past the long entrance line thanks to your skip-the-line tickets

The Monastery 

During your free time, hike to Creus de Sant Miquel for a phenomenal view of Montserrat Monastery and its stunning surroundings

Free time 

As you explore Plaza Santa Maria, you’ll have the opportunity to sample several delicious treats that the region is known for

Local delicacies

Before heading back to Barcelona, enjoy a decadent tasting of a regional liquor and traditional pastry!

Liquor and pastry tasting

After a scenic drive back to Barcelona, you’ll be dropped off in the city center with plenty of time to continue exploring!

End your tour in Barcelona

Itinerary

Meet your guide at Av Diagonal, 355, Barcelona - Meet your expert guide and small group of fellow travelers in the heart of Barcelona, then hop into your comfortable vehicle for the day!

Half-day Montserrat tour​

End your tour in Barcelona - After a scenic drive back to Barcelona, you’ll be dropped off in the city center with plenty of time to continue exploring!

Roundtrip transportation - Enjoy seamless roundtrip transportation from Barcelona to Montserrat, combining comfort and convenience for a hassle-free journey to stunning mountain vistas and historic sites

Santa Maria de Montserrat  - Explore the striking Montserrat Monastery, taking in its impressive architecture while learning more about the basilica’s rich history

Views - Admire the breathtaking site of Montserrat’s rugged, multi-peaked mountain range, a stark change from Barcelona’s vibrant cityscape

Montserrat Abbey - Explore the majestic sanctuary nestled in the mountains, where rich history and breathtaking views come together in a serene and inspiring setting

The Monastery  - Enjoy a guided tour of the famous Gothic Basilica, breezing past the long entrance line thanks to your skip-the-line tickets

Free time  - During your free time, hike to Creus de Sant Miquel for a phenomenal view of Montserrat Monastery and its stunning surroundings

Local delicacies - As you explore Plaza Santa Maria, you’ll have the opportunity to sample several delicious treats that the region is known for

Liquor and pastry tasting - Before heading back to Barcelona, enjoy a decadent tasting of a regional liquor and traditional pastry!

Join An Expert Guide To Admire Beautiful Montserrat & See The Famous Black Madonna Statue. Transportation Included. Cancel Anytime. 

Looking for a seamless way to explore Montserrat while you’re in Barcelona? Join this half-day tour, which includes roundtrip transportation, skip-the-line tickets, and an expert guide to lead the way. Perfect for nature lovers and history buffs alike, admire the breathtaking mountain range of Montserrat and enter the Benedictine monastery. With free time to explore at your leisure, this tour is the perfect break from Barcelona.

Montserrat Monastery Tour from Barcelona

Admire Montserrat’s jaw-dropping mountain range, enjoy skip-the-line monastery tickets, and more!

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