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5.0
277 reviews

The Ultimate Montserrat Day Trip

Marcel  -  The Barça Culer💙❤️
Irina - History Enthusiast & Unstoppable Walker

Our locals for this tour

Marcel, Irina & 12 other locals

Are you curious to know what treasures you can find in Montserrat? Let a local show you around! On this private day trip, experience Montserrat from a local perspective and get to know the interesting stories and unique details that make this place a must-visit while in Barcelona.

Experience details

  • Destination

    Barcelona

  • Category

    Day trips

  • Duration

    6 hours

  • Mode of transport

    Public transport

  • Available languages

    English • Español • Polski • Svenska • Français • Italiano • Deutsch • Русский

  • What's included

    Private Guide • Train ticket from Barcelona - Montserrat and back for each guest • Cable-car ticket to get up to the Montserrat Mountain for each guest

Here’s an overview of your tour

Right outside Barcelona, there's a cultural gem ready to be discovered. Get ready and hit the road with your favorite local and prepare to be amazed, Montserrat awaits!

On this private day trip to Montserrat, forget about those big tour groups and audio guides. With so much to see and learn, there's no better way than to have a knowledgeable local by your side. Check out its best-known spots as well as those little details that only a local expert knows about, like San Miguel viewpoint. Because in this experience, it's you, Montserrat, and your local host!

Embark on an enriching journey where you'll get to know everything about Montserrat with its ins and outs, its incredible history, insights, and fun facts. The more you explore Montserrat, the more you'll discover why this place is so important to the locals and its cultural relevance. Thanks to this private day trip, you'll be able to say that you got to see Montserrat from an exclusive and authentic perspective.

The local hosts are natural storytellers, each with a different background ranging from history to art. They can't wait to share some of their unique stories and personal anecdotes with you! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes!

Your itinerary

  • Meeting point

    Plaça d’Espanya, in front of Hotel Catalunya
  • From Barcelona to Montserrat

    Meet your host and get ready to hit the road. Whether it is by car or public transportation, your host will be there by your side to make the journey a more pleasant and enjoyable experience
  • Montserrat Exploring

    Let your local host show you around Montserrat. Here you can find must-sees, hidden gems, history, cultural treasures, and more! Your host will make sure to provide you with all the answers and insights you might have along the way
  • Montserrat Off the Beaten Path

    The best part about this private day trip is that you get to experience Montserrat from a different perspective - away from the big tourist groups, audio guides, and through the knowledge of a local!
  • Ask Away!

    Your day trip is 100% private, meaning that it’s only you and your local host exploring Montserrat. Take advantage of this opportunity and get all the answers and insights to your questions about Montserrat
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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Do you know all our tours are private & personalised?

Did you know that Withlocals tours are completely customisable to your needs? What you see here is a base itinerary that you can modify! Simply get in touch with your selected local and let them know what you would like!

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Explore the city with our diverse Withlocals hosts—passionate storytellers offering unique perspectives on every tour.

  • Marcel  -  The Barça Culer💙❤️

    Marcel

    The Barça Culer💙❤️

    Marcel
    4.9
    84 reviews
    I speak
    English • Español
  • Irina - History Enthusiast & Unstoppable Walker

    Irina

    History Enthusiast & Unstoppable Walker

    Irina
    4.6
    14 reviews
    I speak
    English • Español
  • Sebastian - The Historian Actor

    Sebastian

    The Historian Actor

    Sebastian
    4.9
    254 reviews
    I speak
    English • Español
  • Lluis - In love with history and culture

    Lluis

    In love with history and culture

    Lluis
    4.6
    77 reviews
    I speak
    English • Español
  • Alan - Seeker of hidden gems

    Alan

    Seeker of hidden gems

    Alan
    4.9
    30 reviews
    I speak
    English • Español
  • Ilona - A Journey Through Art, History, and Culinary Delights
    Tomas - The Happy Traveler
    +7

    Ilona, Tomas & 7 other locals are available

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
    • Train ticket from Barcelona - Montserrat and back for each guest
    • Cable-car ticket to get up to the Montserrat Mountain for each guest
  • Not included

    • Lunch
    • Tickets to the Basilica or the black Madonna (tickets need to be purchased on the spot)
  • 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.

Reviews

5.0
277 reviews
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    About local Tomas
    5.0

    Delightful

    "Exploring Montserrat with Tomas was an absolute pleasure. He shared his knowledge of the history and spiritual significance of the monastery with great enthusiasm and appreciation. Tomas made sure t...

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    About local Alan
    5.0

    Alan is a gem

    "Alan took me, my husband and 2 teen daughters to Montserrat in July. Wish we had found him sooner - we would have booked more tours with him! Very polite and organized, he made our daytrip stress fre...

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    About local Tomas
    5.0

    Montserrat

    "Tomas was patient with us as we went to wrong meeting place and were trying to get to him at the plaza near the train station. We made it and he got our tickets and got us on the least crowded train....

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Questions?

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  • What is the cancellation policy?

    When you make a booking you will receive a full refund when you cancel more than 7 days before the start of the booking.

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

    When you make a booking that starts within 24 hours your booking is not refundable.

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    During checkout you can choose from a number of different payment methods based on your location. We accept a variety of payment methods such as Credit Card, iDeal and many more.
  • Can I pay in any currency?
    Payment is always done in Euro but you can view the total amount in your local currency. Your bank might charge you a conversion rate fee from your local currency to Euro. No extra fees apply.
  • Is this tour always private?
    All our tours are 100% private, only you and your host.

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Alan - Seeker of hidden gems
Irina - History Enthusiast & Unstoppable Walker

Our locals for this tour

Ivanna, Alan & 12 other locals

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