Montserrat Sunrise: Exclusive Abbey Access

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Join our Rupit Tour from Barcelona and explore the breathtaking mountains, waterfalls, and reservoirs. Be the first or last tourist in a small group adventure of 6 people!

Duration: 7 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Barcelona - Departure from Barcelona is scheduled for 6:30 AM, with an expected arrival in Montserrat by 7:20 AM. Pick-up will occur between 6:20 AM and 6:30 AM at various designated locations.
Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey - The visit to the Abbey is planned for 8:00 AM, allowing for a viewing of the Black Madonna without waiting in line….

What's Included

Entrance to the Abbey and the Black Madonna before tourists arrive
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in various Barcelona areas
Transportation in a van for up to 7 participants
Guided tour with hiking options of varying difficulty

What's Not Included

Breakfast

Additional Information

Experience the exclusive trip that reaches Montserrat at 7:30 AM, allowing ample time to explore without the crowds. Departing from Barcelona by van between 6:05 AM and 6:30 AM, there are multiple convenient pick-up locations available. From mid-September to mid-February, enjoy the breathtaking sunrise.
The first stop is the Abbey and the Black Madonna,…

Location

Carrer de la Diputació, 8

Carrer de la Diputació

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Chris_p

Oct 4, 2025

Fantastic experience, great host, early is the way to go! - Such a great experience from start to finish! Albert was a great host, all instructions were very clear and simple. Starting very early is definitely the way to go, arriving at the monastery as the sun rose was magical. Seeing the black Madonna with no queues, no question I would prefer that to crowds. I took the hike to the top, it is very tough, you need hiking/mountain experience as it's up-up-up. The views along the way and the top are an ample award. The cable car on the way down was awesome, I don't like heights but when in Barcelona! The train down was an option. Albert was a great host for our group throughout, apparently he doesn't have super-powers to change the weather but maybe offer your prayer to the black Madonna for a clear day. Albert was definitely the (mountain) G.O.AT, thanks for making this the best day of my visit. Id recommend to anyone, and even if you are not mountain-fit just the sunrise, early start and a smaller walk to the cross and church would be worth every penny.

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Rosemary_k

Sep 30, 2025

A "Must Do" while in Barcelona! - Montserrat is a unique and spiritual experience. Words cannot adequately describe it. Being there so early when the sun rises (and before all the tourists get there) is the only way to do it. Albert is a superb tour guide and driver. He gave us all the options... whether to hike to the top, or hang out on the main level and go at your own pace. I went to the 11 am mass in the monastery. Took the funicular up to the top, and then met the group via zip train down the mountain. Treat yourself to a wonderful experience... take this tour with Albert!

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Bailey_m

Sep 27, 2025

Optimal Trip to Montserrat! - This is the way to do Montserrat! Got there with plenty of time to see the monastery and Black Madonna before any big groups arrived. It was awesome to see the sunrise as well! Albert was a great guide and was chill and flexible when I decided to change hiking plans along the way. Van was comfortable and convenient. Highly recommend!

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Haydee_a

Sep 23, 2025

Albert was a fantastic... - Albert was a fantastic tour guide. Full of knowledge and information. Punctual and accommodating. We had an amazing experience. Highly recommended.

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Susan_n

Sep 5, 2025

Faith, Goats, and 15,000 Steps – My Montserrat Adventure - Today’s journey with Albert to Montserrat was unforgettable. ✨ I can not imagine a better way to visit this magnificent place. You arrive well before the crowds. Visited the Black Madonna in the chapel, where I felt such closeness to God. 🙏 Then hiked to the summit of Santa Magdalena — truly an act of God in itself! 🏞️ Motivated by some friendly goats along the way, I climbed 15,000 steps, and 100 flights of stairs to reach the top. 🐐⛰️

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Matthew_c

Aug 30, 2025

Awesome experience. Worth... - Awesome experience. Worth getting up early for. Beat the rush before crowd. Great views from the top.

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Marissa_s

Aug 26, 2025

I can’t say enough!! ⛰️ 🥾 🌄 - ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Albert, our guide, was incredible! Immediately after booking the tour, he began communicating with me via WhatsApp providing me with articles and information to prepare myself for the experience. 🚐 ⏰ This trip included pick up, which made things very easy and Albert was punctual to the dot. He picked me up in a clean and comfortable van and pointed things out in the city on the way to pick up more members of the group, 🏙️ so we got a little mini city tour before the hike even started. 🌄 Because this was an early morning hike we were able to witness the incredible sunrise and fog in the mountains completely by ourselves as no other tour buses arrive that early -it honestly felt magical. This also meant that we were able to tour the monastery ⛪️ and take photos with no one around. 🥾 The hike itself was the best part! It was no joke (we climbed over 1,000m), which took our whole small group by surprise in the best way possible! Because of the challenge it felt very exhilarating and accomplishing to reach the summit! ⛰️ During the hike Albert chatted with us and felt more like a friend than a tour guide. He also balanced our small group perfectly -making sure everyone was looked after individually and that no one fell behind as well as communicating in both English and Spanish for the needs of our group. ⭐️ Albert really went above and beyond. He offered us hiking shoes in case anyone needed them, carried water 💦 in a backpack for us up the mountain, offered to take photos 📸 at the key view points and even opened a bottle of wine 🍾 at the top so we could celebrate! At the end, he shared local chocolates 🍫 with us that he purchased at the market in Montserrat before heading down! He’s super down to earth, easy to talk to, really knowledgeable, and honestly for the price I paid (around $80), this was insanely good value. I would’ve expected something like this to cost triple

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Shane_l

Aug 24, 2025

Beat the crowds and beat the heat. Just make sure you are at least of average fitness. - Early morning was awesome. Mountains are more beautiful near sunrise. We pretty much had the entire monastary complex to ourselves with no one to interrupt the photos. The hike to the top was in the cool of the morning which avoided the heat of noon and afternoon. The ride down on cable car empty becuase the crowds were only just arriving. There are only positives to going early if you can get ready by 600 to 630am. Alberto was lovely and knowledgeable. He provided lots of communication and background info on whatsapp prior the trip. You have to be relatively fit to climb to the top. There are some gravelly and steep paths and the pace had everyone sweating and panting (From teenagers to 50 year olds). I wouldn't recommend to anyone with balance issues, joint issues or is of below average fitness for a 60 year old. But you could always just hang around the monastery area for the morning by yourself and forego the hike to the top. Otherwise, this tour was one of the best decisions of our trip.

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Frida_l

Aug 17, 2025

Beautiful day! - Great day with an excellent guide! The combination of Montserrat’s religious sights and a moderately challenging hike with breathtaking views.

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Sean_m

Aug 12, 2025

Albert was awesome!... - Albert was awesome! Definitely recommend the early morning booking to beat the heat and crowds. Van seats 7 so guaranteed a small group.

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