About this experience
Experience the best of Montserrat on a premium small-group tour (max 8 people) led by a local mountain guide. Visit the Montserrat Monastery before the crowds, with skip-the-line tickets included. Ride the Sant Joan Funicular to the mountaintop and enjoy a scenic hike through Montserrat Natural Park, surrounded by stunning rock formations and panoramic views. Learn about the area's unique nature and history along the way. Finish with a visit to the local Farmers Market before heading back to Barcelona.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr 30 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please wear hiking / sport shoes and comfortable clothes
- Please bring snacks for the hike
What is included
- Montserrat Natural Park guided Hike
- Montserrat Monastery skip the line tickets & guided visit
- Transport by private air-conditioned minivan
- Premium Small Group Tour for a maximum of 8 people
- English/Spanish-speaking certified local mountain guide
- Hiking poles, insurance & water refill (please bring your reusable water bottle)
- Sant Joan Funicular Cable Car ride
Not included
- Hotel pick-up or drop-off
- Gratuities (optional)
Itinerary and highlights
Start your Montserrat adventure with a scenic drive around the mountain
Arrive to Montserrat and enjoy the first breathtaking views of the monastery as your guide starts introducing the origins of this magical place.
Enjoy a guided visit of Montserrat Monastery with your spaecialized local guide. He will discover you the most important historical facts and the significance of this Benedictine Monasery founded on XI century for the Catalan culture and identity. You will also learn some of Montserrat Monastery legends and the monks way of living. Monastery skip the line tickets are included.
Ride Sant Joan Funicular Cable Car up the Mountain.
Hike the Scenic trails of Montserrat Natural Park with your specialized mounyain guide and discover its geological and botanical values as you enjoy breathtaking landscapes.
Enjoy fre time at the monastery before coming back to Barcelona. Relax, grab some food at the cafeteria or sample some local products at the farmer's market.
Meeting and pickup information
- Your guide will meet you at Passeig de Gràcia 26 at 8:00am (please be there 5 minutes before as the tour departs punctually at 8:00am). Your guide will be wearing a Catalan Trails uniform.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Catalan Trails
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please wear hiking / sport shoes and comfortable clothes
- This is an active experience and includes a hike (3km / 2 milles with an elevation loss of 300 m / 1000 feet.)
- Please bring snacks for the hike
- Please bring a reusable water bottle (we provide water refill)
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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