Embark on a private tour from Barcelona to Montserrat, with a visit to the famous Black Madonna and a captivating performance by the Montserrat Boy’s Choir. Enjoy hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your hotel.
- Montserrat - On this one-day trip from Barcelona, we’ll pick you up from your hotel or any address in Barcelona to start our journey through the scenic landscapes of Catalonia.
Heading southwest, we’ll travel through the captivating Natural Park of Montserrat, offering breathtaking views. Your guide will provide a brief explanation about the area and share fascinating geographical information about this remarkable region.
Keep your camera ready for great shots of the mountain’s unique rock formations with Barcelona and Catalonia in the distance.
- Montserrat Mountains - On the second leg of our day trip, we’ll stop at the cable car station in Montserrat Mountains. This cable car provides an alternative route to the Monastery, allowing you to cross the Llobregat river and ascend to nearly 4000 feet. Dating back to 1930, this cable car operates with just two cabins, reaching a speed of 5 meters per second.
During your free time, you can experience the Cable Car ride, which offers a spectacular view of Montserrat and the Monastery Area (please note that the Cable Car ticket is not included).
- Abadia de Montserrat - Our third stop brings us to the Abadia de Montserrat by car. Here, a private guided walking tour awaits, immersing you in Montserrat’s history and rich religious heritage.
Explore the Abadia de Montserrat and its surroundings, including discussions about routes within Montserrat and other pilgrimage sites. Next, we’ll visit the Royal Basilica of Montserrat, where you can view the unique Black Madonna statue from inside the basilica (no Throne visit).
Continuing the tour, enjoy a captivating Choir Performance by Montserrat Boys, with guaranteed attendance for your group (fees included).
To conclude your visit, you’ll have 20 minutes of leisure time at the monastery’s gift shop. Lastly, your guide will introduce you to four distinctive local liquors, each with a recipe passed down from the monks. Savor these unique flavors individually during a guided tasting session (tasting fee included).
- Escolania de Montserrat - At our fourth stop, we’ll be treated to a Choir performance at the Santa Maria Basilica of Montserrat. This experience is the highlight of our day trip, as you’ll have the opportunity to witness the renowned Boys Choir Performance, considered one of the most famous in Europe.
To ensure a seamless and guaranteed spot in the Choir performance on their singing days, advance booking is included as part of this tour. This allows you to skip the lines and fully enjoy this exceptional musical performance.
Please note that the Boys’ Choir performs on Sundays during mass, but not on Saturdays. Additionally, there are no choir performances during summer holidays, certain afternoons, and over Christmas holidays.
Attendance at the Boys’ Choir performance is subject to availability on singing days. While it is highly unlikely that these experiences won’t be available on your selected tour date, in rare cases of unavailability, you will receive prompt notification after booking.
- Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey - Another compelling reason why Montserrat consistently ranks among the top five day trip destinations from Barcelona is the presence of the revered statue of Our Lady of Montserrat, also known as the Black Madonna. This iconic statue serves as the centerpiece around which the entire Montserrat Monastery was built.
The Black Madonna is renowned worldwide and is believed to have been originally carved in Jerusalem during the first century.
During this tour, you’ll have the unique opportunity to view the statue from inside the basilica, providing a close and meaningful perspective. Please note that the tour does not include access to the Throne of the statue, but you’ll have a significant sight of it from within the church.
- Sampling 4 unique monastery liqueurs.
- Complimentary bottled water provided.
- Guaranteed admission to Boys’ Choir performances (entrance fee included).
- Explore Monastery Abadia with entrance and guided tour included.
- Guaranteed entrance to the Basilica (fee included).
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off service (hotel, apartment, cruise port, or airport).
- Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning.
- Enjoy the exclusivity of a private tour with a personal driver-guide.
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
• Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off in Barcelona
• An exclusive private tour for your group guarantees a customized experience
• Enjoying the Boy’s Choir Performance
• Paying a visit to Black Madonna
Through this One Day Excursion from Barcelona ( Montserrat Tour ), We’ll travel through the picturesque terrains of Catalonia to the Montserrat Mountain.
To begin with, We’ll traverse the natural park of Montserrat Mountain, admire breathtaking scenery and offer brief comments about the region.
Moving forward in this Barcelona-Montserrat journey, we’ll navigate through Montserrat Mountain to reach the Monastery and discover one of Spain’s most significant sacred places. Discussing about various paths in Montserrat and other places of pilgrimage.
We’ll stop by a local farmer’s market, taste their cheeses and we’re also permitted to sample a Montserrat liqueurs based on the Monks’ recipe.
Ultimately, we’ll step into the Monastery Area, watch the Montserrat Boy Choir Performance, and meet the renowned Black Madonna of Montserrat.
- Pick-up Location Could be any Hotel or Address in Barcelona.
- According to the announced schedule on the Montserrat website, the choir does not perform on Saturdays. However, on Sundays, you have the wonderful opportunity to witness their enchanting performance during the mass. Also please be aware that there are no choir performances during the summer holidays, certain afternoons, and over the Christmas holidays
- Travel in Comfort: Our tour uses a Private Mercedes Van with spacious seating and ample legroom.
- Please note that attending the Boys’ Choir performance is subject to availability. We strive to provide these experiences for all our guests and It is highly unlikely that these experiences will not be available on your selected tour date. In the rare instance that such unavailability occurs, you will promptly receive a notification after your booking.
- Please note: If you are interested in attending the Black Madonna’s throne for personal prayer time, please send us a message; we will endeavor to arrange your attendance (subject to availability, additional fees, and tour pickup time changes).
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
