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Montserrat Monastery Half Day Trip from Barcelona
★4.6(13,200 verified GetYourGuide reviews)· Half day (5 hours)54 travellers viewed this in the last hour
Escape Barcelona and travel to the stunning mountain monastery of Montserrat, perched at 720 metres among dramatic serrated rock formations. Board the rack railway for a scenic ascent through the mountains, then explore the thousand-year-old Benedictine monastery. See the famous Black Madonna statue, browse the museum's collection including works by Picasso and Dali, and enjoy panoramic views that stretch to the Pyrenees on clear days.
What makes this tour
Scenic rack railway ascent through the mountains
Visit the thousand-year-old Benedictine monastery
See the famous Black Madonna statue
Museum with works by Picasso and Dali
Panoramic mountain views to the Pyrenees
Free time to explore at your own pace
What's included
- Round-trip transport from Barcelona
- Rack railway ticket
- Professional guide
- Monastery entry
- Free time for exploration
Best for
Nature loversHistory buffsDay trippers
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