Montserrat Skip the Crowds & Choir Afternoon Tour from Barcelona

Montserrat with no crowds? What a treat! This is an afternoon tour to Montserrat designed to provide you with the best and most intimate experience at this famous monastery, allowing you to connect with the magic of the mountain. Don’t miss the unforgettable experience to listen to the Boy’s Choir! (except fridays and saturdays)

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Abadia de Montserrat - Montserrat Abbey is a Benedictine monastery situated high in the Montserrat mountain range near Barcelona, Spain. Renowned for its stunning natural setting and religious significance, it houses the revered statue of the Virgin of Montserrat, known as the Black Madonna. The monastery is a place of pilgrimage, attracting visitors seeking spiritual solace and breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes.
What's Included
  • 1 hour Free time at Montserrat
  • Local English-speaking tour guide
  • Shared transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned bus
  • Entry to the Basilica (tickets to touch the Black Madonna are not included)
  • Guided visit to Montserrat Monastery
  • Boy’s Choir performance (except fridays and saturdays)
What's Not Included
  • Tips and gratuities.
  • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
Location
Castlexperience | Wine tours
Carrer d'Alí Bei
Castlexperience | Wine tours, Nord Bus Station, First Floor, Estación Barcelona Nord, Barcelona, Primera Planta, Carrer d'Alí Bei, Eixample, 08013 Barcelona, Castlexperience Office (1st Floor - Section B - Ticket office A, B or C)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Amandeep_u
Sep 9, 2024
Beautiful views just outside the city - Gus (and the driver) made sure everything about the tour was comfortable and enjoyable. The drive to Montserrat was picturesque and upon arrival there was so much to take in and see. The afternoon meant we got to see a beautiful sunset without the large crowds. We even got to listen to the monks choir before we left!
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Kenlk1882ja
Sep 9, 2024
Unexpected, surreal experience with Oscar Issac. - Yerai is a wonderful guide with an uncanny resemblance to Oscar Isaac. It’s like the tour being led by Duke Atreides. Make sure to take a selfie with Llewyn Davis himself. He has a wonderful mastery of the history of Barcelona, Spain and the Galaxy. Make sure to ask about the struggles of the Rebel Alliance as well as the Moorish influences on Barcelona. All in all, an unexpected, surreal experience at Montserrat.
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Alessandrofr2305ax
Sep 7, 2024
Great experience in the mountains! - Amazing experience all around. We've got the chance to experience hiking, farmers' food and one of the deepest spiritual connection with a stunning place. That's especially thanks to our guide Bel, very passionate, warm and caring of all the needs of each participant. She's not just a well-prepaired guide and an excellent driver but also a genuine ambassador of Catalan's culture!
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L9158nadanielk
Aug 30, 2024
A fantastic experience - All right! Vince was a fabulous tour guide! Very kind and energetic and the truth with a burning passion that I have not seen before. He also knew a lot about the history and importance of the place so it was a pleasure to be part of his Guide.
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Janice_g
Aug 28, 2024
Great tour with Gus! - Our family had a great time on this tour. Going in the afternoon was lovely so it wasn’t so hot! Also it wasn’t crowded at all and we got to see the choir of monks. Gus was a great guide sharing just the right amount of detail to keep everyone engaged.
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Scenic44031853103
Aug 23, 2024
Fun, historical and informative - I had an amazing time in Montserrat. Aline was awesome, she told us all about the history of Barcelona and Montserrat and gave us really good recommendations after the tour as well. History can be boring, but Aline made it sound fun and interesting! 100% recommend this tour :)
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Chris_b
Aug 2, 2024
Highly recommend - ask for Ivan! - IMO the quality of the guide = the quality of the tour. Ivan was made for this. So good. Otherwise, this was perhaps our favorite thing we did on our recent trip to Spain. Scenery was incredible. Not Catholic, but the visit for Mass was a moving, spiritual experience. Book it!
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B2279eejohnm
Jul 25, 2024
Lorena ,Montserrat. - Went on 23rd July, trip was very well organised and Ĺorena was a perfect guide ! Would definitely recommend a visit to see Montserrat.
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Mobile37262719320
Jul 24, 2024
Amazing afternoon at Montserrat - We chose the afternoon tour to avoid crowds and it did well. Besides our tour was unexpectedly private because we were the only participants. Our guide Gus was very nice and helpful, gave us a lot of information about history of Montserrat and Barcelona as well as useful advice where to go and how to use our time there to maximum. Although the weather was not perfect (rainy, stormy, with a little bit of sun) we managed short walk to the St. Michaels Cross and admired wonderfull views of the monastery and surrounding mountains. I need to mention the excellent lady driver who drove our bus on the narrow mountin roads to Montserrat and back even in the heavy rain. Choir of monks singing during the mass in the Basilica just topped off this mystical experience.
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Quest36750363141
Jul 10, 2024
Don't miss breathtaking Montserrat - We are beyond happy we decided on a last minute tour to Montserrat. There were so many highlights, the first being our amazing, knowledgeable and delightful guide Mariana. We loved learning the history from a guide with deep Catalan roots. The Bascilica is moving and stunning and the natural beauty surrounding it are breathtaking. We highly recommend this tour with Mariana. Loved going in the evening for 4 hours. You don't want to miss this trip. We are so glad we chose Castlexperience.
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