Montserrat Small Group Tour with Sagrada Familia Direct Access and Audioguide

Highlights

  • A guided tour unveils aspects of the site you might miss on your own

  • Get a different view from a cableway or mountain-top train ride (at your own expense)

  • Morning and afternoon start times make it easy to fit the tour into your schedule

Summary

This small-group visit to the majestic monastery of Montserrat, with optional skip-the-line upgrade to visit La Sagrada Familia, offers two of Barcelona's top attractions in one great package. If you're short on time or simply looking for a way to visit two Barcelona highlights, this excursion is a great option. Start your morning or afternoon trip from central Barcelona near the Palau de la Musica. Board your comfy minivan for the scenic drive up to Montserrat. Once you arrive at this towering mountain site, you'll have the option to ride the landmark's famous cable car (at your own expense) up to the top, enjoying incredible views of the surrounding area. If you prefer, you can simply stay on board your minivan for the ride to the top. Upon reaching Montserrat, follow your guide on an exploration of its 1,000-year old Santa Maria de Montserrat Basilica. Inside you'll discover the landmark's main attraction, the Virgin of Montserrat. After visiting the Basilica, spend time exploring the Museum of Montserrat's many religious sculptures and artifacts. Guests who prefer to skip the museum can enjoy the hiking trail that circles the mountain, offering great views of Catalonia. Or take a ride on the rack railway (at your own expense) which winds its way around the mountaintop. La Sagrada Familia Upgrade: Make the most of your time in Barcelona by combining your Montserrat tour with skip-the-line entry to Antoni Gaudí’s La Sagrada Familia church. With this upgrade, you can choose the time and date of your visit, giving you the freedom to fit it in with your other plans.Simply inform in the Special Requirements section when you want to visit the church between 9am and 6pm. If you do not state a specific time to visit the church, your tickets will be purchased automatically for the same day of your visit to Montserrat. If you are doing the afternoon tour, your tickets will be bought for a time between 10am and 12pm the following day. If you are doing the morning tour, your tickets will be bought for a time between 3pm and 6pm the same day. Please contact the office to arrange collection of the tickets. Please note, these tickets are non refundable, and cannot be modified after purchase. This unique upgrade option allows you to spend as much time inside the church as you wish. Simply make your own way to La Sagrada Familia and then head inside on your own. The wait lines here are almost as legendary as the building’s fantastic architecture, but you can avoid them. Before you go inside, admire the sculpted portals, spires and chapels. This UNESCO World Heritage site has been under construction since 1882, and is not due for completion until 2026. Please note: audio-guide and towers are not included in this ticket.

Tour info

Duration
5 hours 30 minutes
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Skip the crowds of a tour bus and the hassle of public transportation by taking a small-group tour to the mountain of Montserrat. There, you can get unparalleled views of Barcelona, tour the Montserrat monastery with a guide, and enjoy free time to explore the museum and mountaintop on your own. To see two of Barcelona’s top attractions in one tour, upgrade to include skip-the-line entrance to the Sagrada Familia.

What’s included?

  • Local guide

  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan

  • Gratuities

  • Food and drinks, unless specified

  • Montserrat cable car (approx. 8 euros)

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 5h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

At Explore Catalunya we take the Coronavirus outbreak very seriously. In addition to our safety procedures, we have adapted our tours to avoid periods where there might be large crowds, and we have carefully ensured that any places we visit follow the same high hygiene standards as us.

Cancellation Policy

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

Operated by:

Explore Catalunya

About operator:

As one of the first tour companies to specialize in Small Group Tours in Barcelona, we are proud to offer the widest range of tours with the most availability of any tour company in town. We have a variety of different tours leaving every day with guaranteed departures. All the tours depart right from our main office, where you'll find restrooms and seating while you wait to leave - unlike some operators that meet in the street. All of our tours are in English only, and all of our guides are carefully chosen not just for their knowledge, but also for their charm and compassion. We train all our guides to give a tour as if they were showing their family or friends the places we visit for the very first time. We are passionate about what we do. In fact, we are so determined to deliver the very best, we promise to give you a 100% refund if you´re not happy with our service and we are responsible. Last year over 15,000 customers booked with us. We hope you'll help us beat that this year.

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