Montserrat Monastery Visit & Natural Park Hiking with Railway from Barcelona

Highlights

Explore with a guide to learn about the abbey's history
Views of Catalonia from the Sant Joan funicular railway
Navigate Montserrat National Park easily on a guided walk
Group numbers limited to 15 for a calmer, more personalized experience

Summary

Meet in central Barcelona and travel by deluxe Mercedes minivan to Montserrat, admiring the rugged scenery on route. As you travel, hear about the mountainside Benedictine abbey and its 12th-century wooden "La Moreneta" carving of the Virgin Mary, the "Black Madonna," that makes it one of Spain’s most important pilgrimage sites. Tour the abbey, enjoy a performance of the boys’ choir, and see the revered statue as your guide sheds light on the monastery’s history. Next, ascend the mountainside on the glass-roofed Sant Joan funicular train and admire the bird’s-eye views from the slopes over Catalonia below. Then, drive on to Montserrat Natural Park, one of Catalonia’s most scenic natural reserves. Here, set off on a gentle guided nature walk to take in the stunning scenery and flora and fauna. After appreciating the unspoiled landscapes and peace here, your tour finishes with a drop-off in central Barcelona.

Tour info

Duration

5 hours

Why take this tour?

Visiting Montserrat Monastery without a guide may involve glossing over the history and significance of this mountainside site. Ensure you experience the highlights of the Benedictine abbey on a small-group tour from Barcelona: seeing the famous statue and boys’ choir, riding the funicular railway to a scenic viewpoint, and taking a nature walk in Montserrat Park. The tour includes transport and funicular tickets, so you can focus wholly on the sights.

What’s included?

Guided visit of the Magic Mountain & the Abbey of Montserrat
Multilingual Professional Mountain guide
Private Transfer with A/C
Tickets for Sant Joan’s railway
Seasonal Fresh Fruit
One hour of soft hiking in the Natural Park
Premium Small Group maximum capacity 18 people.
Entry/Admission - Funicular de Sant Joan
Entry/Admission - Escolania de Montserrat
Hotel pickup
Food or beverages unless specified

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 5h 30m
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

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Funicular de Sant Joan

About operator:

This funicular offers a spectacular panoramic view of Montserrat Mountain, 1,000 m above sea level. The viewpoint offers a bird’s-eye view of the monastery as well as spectacular views of the surrounding area and the Pyrenees. At Sant Joan station at the top you can visit Aula de Natura (the Nature Centre) where you will find information on the history of the mountain, its climate, flora and fauna.