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Day Trip to the Montserrat Mountain

Antonio - The Energetic Traveller

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Antonio - The Energetic Traveller

Discover Montserrat with me, your private local guide and driver! See the magical Montserrat mountain, the symbol of Christianity in Catalonia and taste delicious local Mel i Mató!

Experience details

  • Destination

    Barcelona

  • Category

    Day trips

  • Duration

    5 hours

  • Mode of transport

    Car

  • Available languages

    English • Español

  • Highlights

    • Family friendly
  • What's included

    Private guide • A/C Car • Kids join for free

Here’s an overview of your tour

Join me for a private day trip from Barcelona to the beautiful Montserrat! Beautiful views and great insights are just the beginning.

During our private drive to the mountain I'll share with you all the great stories surrounding the region and the enchanting legends of Montserrat.

We'll visit the beautiful basilica, where you'll get to see the Black Madonna at Montserrat, also know as 'La Moreneta' It's traditional to kiss or touch the Virgin's hand whilst opening out your other hand to Jesus. Legend says great things will follow if you do that! While we're here, I'll make sure you don't miss any of the insights about this sacred place.

You'll enjoy stunning views during our short walk the mountain trail as we'll reach 720m above the sea level and see breath-taking panoramas of the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean Sea. If you're not that much into mountain walks, don't worry I can adapt everything according to your wishes.

Before we head back to Barcelona, we'll stop at a local farmer market and try out some delicious "mel i mató" which is local cheese with honey. I promise you'll love it!

After this awesome day I will bring you back to your location in Barcelona. Please let me know if you have any special requests and I'll personalize the tour accordingly!

See you in Barcelona!

* On Saturdays, on sundays and on local holidays the parking is getting full earlier. Bookings only up to 9 am or since 2 pm in the afternoon.

* If you really want to see and touch the Black Madonna or the boyschoire, please let me know in advance because it is necessary reservation. We, as a tour guides, have an access to a special website from where we can get the passes but it is good to do it several days or in advance, especially from april to october.

*In the late afternoons and evening, the place is less busy and it is easier to find reservations for the basilica and Black Madonna.

*Since May 2023, for entering to the Basilica (Main Church), it is necessary getting a reservation (8€ each since April 2024). There is a pass for 11 € each, which includes also the visit to the 'Moreneta' or 'Black Madonna'.

* Asking me in case you would like to watch the boyschoire performance. They don't sing on Saturdays and don't sing in July and August.

It costs 11€ each but there are just a few passes available every day. But we won't find passes for the choireunless you book this tour with me at least 30 days before the daytrip or in pretty high season (some days in January, February and beginning March).

* Once you get a confirmation for the booking please tell me what kind of pass you need: only basilica (8€ each), basilica + black madonna (11€ each), choire + basilica (11€ each) choire + basilica + black madonna + art gallery (22€)

Your itinerary

  • Meeting point

    Barcelona
  • Meeting point

    Pick up at your accommodation in Barcelona
  • First views point and Hiking

    Have the first impresionan of the place and let's hiking a bit.
  • The Montserrat Basilica

    Let's visit the most important symbol of the Christianity in Catalonia
  • Black Madonna and/or boyschoire

    See and touch the black madonna guided with me is optional 11 euros per person (includes the Montserrat Audiovisual - a perfect introduction to this wonderful place). From Monday to Friday we can listen to the boyschoire for 11 euros more. Be sure you remember me for booking a seat for you.
  • Street Market

    On the way back to the car we can try some food from small local producers. Mostly cheese, figues and honey.
  • Back to Barcelona

    After this awesome day we will head back to Barcelona or to the place you prefer more.
  • Optional

    If you are interested in a really good meal, let me know. I know the best restaurants in the area, much better quality-price than in the city.
  • Optional

    We can make the day longer adding a winery. It is located 45 min from Montserrat and it is where was made the first spanish sparkling wine 'cava' and are produced very good still wines too. If you don't like to drink, maybe chocolate is a good option. Ask me for the cost of these extras.
I have a teen daughter with us - is it possible to plan a drinks and bites tour with her?
Me13:42
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Of course! I can definitely tailor our tour for you and your daughter! :)
Local host Maria13:44
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    English • Español

Good to Know

  • Tips

    • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
    • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
    • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful
  • Included

    • Private guide
    • A/C Car
    • Kids join for free
  • Not included

    • Tickets for the basilica (8€ each) . You may pay in cash the day of the tour.
    • Tickets for the black madona (11€ each) . You may pay in cash the day of the tour. It includes the entrance for the basilica and an audiovisual about Montserrat.
    • Tickets for the boyschoire (11 € each). You may pay in cash the day of the tour. It includes the entrance for the basilica and the Montserrat Art Gallery.
  • Cancellation

    • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
    • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

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    When you make a booking that starts within 7 days and cancel within 24 hours after purchase you will receive a full refund.

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