Why choose this Barcelona tour ?
Take a short trip from Barcelona to nearby Catalonia’s Montserrat on this small-group tour! With a local guide, head to the top of this rugged mountain to see its main attraction, the Virgin of Montserrat. Then take a walk to enjoy amazing views, or check out a museum. You can combine this experience with another quintessential Barcelona activity by upgrading to include a skip-the-line ticket to Antoni Gaudi’s extraordinary La Sagrada Familia basilica. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 20 people.
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What makes Montserrat Half Day & Optional Sagrada Familia Small Group Tour a unique experience ?
This tour leaves from right across the famous Palau de la Musica, one of Barcelona’s most visited attractions. It is not possible to visit inside at this time of the morning, but the Modernist facade is worth more than few photographs.
We leave for Montserrat at 8.30am, heading down towards the old port of Barcelona and then on past the Columbus Statue at the end of the Ramblas.
As we head out of the city, you will pass Montjuïc. This area, is the site of the Olympic Stadium and is known as the lungs of Barcelona. Your guide will tell you more about the history of the famous hill as you drive by.
Less than an hour after leaving Barcelona, the unforgettable sight of Montserrat Mountain comes into view. This geological wonder dominates the landscape for miles around, and is the perfect setting for the famous Montserrat Monastery.
The world famous monastery high up in the mountain of Montserrat is our destination, where you will have the chance to visit the basilica and see the Black Madonna. Tickets can be purchased separately in our office before the tour. You’ll also have time to wander around the stunning mountain paths, take the funicular to a stunning viewpoint, or follow your guide to the lookout at the Cross of St. Miquel. Montserrat is one of the most iconic attractions in all of Catalunya, and it never fails to delight.
Your morning visit to Montserrat also includes time to visit the famous Black Madonna. We will finish the walking tour in Montserrat at around 10.30am, and we recommend buying the tickets at or as close to 12.00pm as possible. The Boy’s Choir sings at 1.00pm We will leave Montserrat after the Boy’s Choir sings, so you have time to do both, or just one activity as you prefer.
Finally, before you leave Montserrat you will have the chance to listen to the world famous La Escolania Boys Choir, the oldest boy’s choir in Europe. Tickets for this must be purchased separately before the tour starts.
The Boy’s Choir sings at 1.00pm, so please consider buying a joint ticket if you want to see both the Choir and the Black Madonna. We will leave Montserrat after the Boy’s Choir sings, so you have time to do both, or just one activity as you prefer.
On this tour you have the option to buy skip-the-line tickets to the Sagrada Familia if they are available. Please note that this is not a guided visit, but an audio tour. Tickets are incredibly difficult to purchase for the Sagrada Familia, so this is a good option for anybody not wanting to miss out on one of Barcelona’s most iconic attractions.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour operates in English only
- Your morning visit to Montserrat also includes time to visit the famous Black Madonna. Tickets for this must be purchased separately by following this link: https://tickets.montserratvisita.com/en/357-tickets/6182-ticket-to-the-throne-of-our-lady
- If you want to listen to the world famous La Escolania Boys Choir, the oldest boy’s choir in Europe, you must purchased seperate tickets before the tour starts. You can purchase tickets for this by following this link: https://tickets.montserratvisita.com/en/357-tickets/6183-ticket-to-the-boys-choir-escolania
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Montserrat Half Day & Optional Sagrada Familia Small Group Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Entry/Admission – Basilica de la Sagrada Familia if selected during the reservation
- Local guide
- Time to visit the Black Madonna and listen to Boy’s Choir. Please read Additional Notes Carefully
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Montserrat cable car (approx. 8 euros)
- Ticket to see the Boy’s Choir
- Entrance to see the Black Madonna and/or Basilica
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Explore Catalunya.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Madrid.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 512 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 9 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• WE ABSOLUTELY DO NOT WANT YOU TO MISS THIS TOUR. PLEASE BE AT THE OFFICE MEETING POINT 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE START OF THE TOUR. WE ARE VERY SORRY, BUT DUE TO A FULL SCHEDULE WE CANNOT WAIT FOR LATE ARRIVALS. IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER THE START TIME, YOU MAY MISS THE TOUR AND WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO OFFER ANY REFUND. REMEMBER THAT WE WILL LEAVE ON TIME. PLEASE DON’T MISS IT. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO JOIN THE TOUR ONCE THE BUS LEAVES WITH THE REST OF THE GROUP.
• If you are booking the morning half day tour, your Sagrada Famila ticket will be bought after 3.00pm the same day, or the closest available time. You will receive the tickets at check in.
• If this time does not suit you, please advise your preferred time in the special requirements. Please note: if you upgrade to include a La Sagrada Familia ticket, you need to collect it directly from Explore Catalunya office. Please do not go to La Sagrada Familia without this ticket.
• There will be time off the bus at your leisure, so please bring suitable clothing, footwear and sun protection
Finally, before you leave Montserrat you will have the chance to listen to the world famous La Escolania Boys Choir, the oldest boy’s choir in Europe. Tickets for this must be purchased seperately before the tour starts. You can purchase tickets for this by following this link:
https://tickets.montserratvisita.com/en/357-tickets/6183-ticket-to-the-boys-choir-escolania
The Boy’s Choir sings at 1.00pm, so please consider buying a joint ticket if you want to see both the Choir and the Black Madinna by following this link at: https://tickets.montserratvisita.com/en/357-tickets/6245-ticket-to-the-throne-of-our-lady-and-to-the-boys-choir
We will leave Montserrat after the Boy’s Choir sings, so you have time to do both, or just one activity as you prefer.
