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Montserrat private tour with Cable Car and Top Railway Private

About this experience

Explore Montserrat like never before on this half-day tailored private tour by train. Discover the stunning natural beauty and rich culture beyond the monastery with a knowledgeable guide. Enjoy skip-the-line access to visit the church, see the Black Madonna. This tour can be family-friendly and includes return tickets to the inclined rackway that reaches the top of the mountain: Sant Jerone peak, leaving the crowds behind and enjoying the breathtaking views.

- Meet your private guide at the train station in Barcelona, your guide will have all the tickets included: train, cable car & Monastery
- Ride up with the cable car, guided visit around and in the Montserrat basilica.
- Enjoy a funicular ride up and down from Sant Jeroni, the highest point of Montserrat mountain. Option to walk all the way down and take only the ride up.

Book us if you are looking for a richer experience and are not primarily motivated by religious interests.

At a glance

  • Duration: 6 hr
  • Private experience

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Montserrat private tour with Cable Car and Top Railway Private

Plan your experience

Time on the tour6 hr
Guide languagesPortuguese (live guide), English (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Return train tickets from Barcelona
  • Cable car and Funicular tickets
  • Montserrat skip-the-line tickets: Black madonna or boys choir (if they are singing)
  • Art museum & historical exhibition
  • For children: Montserrat scavenger hunt and Montserrat draws to color

Not included

  • food, drinks & snacks

Itinerary and highlights

Train ride from Barcelona Spain square

Cable car

Ride up and down to the highest viewing point. Ride with Sant Joan Funicular to Sant Jeroni, breathtaking views guaranteed!

2h tailored route around the Monastery: our Monastery ticket includes art museum, exhibition and Basilica entry, where you will see the Virgin, please let us know if it's a must for you to touch the Virgin Mary so we can get you that ticket.

Meeting and pickup information

  • This is a coffee shop, please write the address of this coffee shop to avoid getting confused, there are many Buenas Migas in Barcelona

Languages and tickets

  • Portuguese — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Go Local Barcelona tailored tours & day trips

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 6 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
Portuguese (live guide), English (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 1–11; Youth tickets: age 12–17; Adult tickets: age 18+; Senior tickets: age 80+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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