Private Day Trip to Montserrat by Train from Barcelona

Tour Overview

Experience the full adventure of Montserrat! Enjoy a day trip by train from Barcelona, including a rack railway ride to ascend to the monastery, all guided by our expert guide.***KID & MULTI-TOUR BOOKING DISCOUNTS***

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***Per person price goes down as the number of people in the group increases***

Just a short distance from Barcelona, Montserrat, known as the "serrated mountain," boasts unique rock formations shaped over thousands of years. Hosting a monastery and basilica, it's a key spot for Catalan pilgrims.
Our guide will pick you up in Barcelona, and with her, the adventure begins. First, we will take the train that connects the city of Barcelona with the lower part of Montserrat. But the basilica is at the top of the mountain, so get ready to climb! The day trip to Montserrat by train includes a scenic rackrailway ride at 2,400 feet, dating back to 1025, a visit to the monastery and basilica, and the iconic Black Virgin. Whether for religious pilgrimage or picturesque views, this Montserrat trip, featuring a unique train ride, offers a delightful break.
A knowledgeable guide accompanies you throughout, making your experience enjoyable and informative.
Montserrat comprises the Sanctuary of the Virgin Mary of Montserrat and the Benedictine monastery, which, for almost 1,000 years, has been at the service of pilgrims from all over the world, who come to worship the Black Madonna, a Romanesque sculpture dating from the late 12th century featuring delicately carved features.

What's Included

Local licensed guide to explain monument and to accompany you on the train.Briefing with our guide with your travel preferences and requestsConvenient pick-up at your hotel if centrally located. Indicate it at check out.

What's Not Included

Please remember to purchase tickets for the return tickets for the train from Barcelona and Basilica in Montserrat at checkout.
Kids under 4 years old do not require a ticket or entrance fee.
Tips or gratuity
Food and drinks
Entry or admission fee

Your Itinerary

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Summary of our itinerary

Please see a summary of the areas we covered during this half day trip. Please understand that this is very flexible and the driver may adapt the itinerary based on your needs or preferences. You will meet your guide at the designated meeting point or at the hotel if it is nearby. Together with your guide, you will head to the train station in Barcelona to take the L5 line, which connects to the lower part of the Montserrat complex. The train journey lasts 1 hour. Once there, you will need to take a rack railway or cable car to ascend to the location of the monastery at the top.

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Rackrailway to ascend to Montserrat Monastery

Montserrat's Cremallera (Rackrailway) is a public transportation service offering breathtaking views as it climbs over 600 meters up the mountain. Covering a distance of 5 kilometers, the journey from Monistrol de Montserrat's Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat railway station to the monastery takes approximately 15 minutes, with departures from Monistrol Vila every 20 minutes.

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Basilica of Montserrat

The Basilica of Montserrat, part of the Montserrat Monastery, is renowned for its stunning architecture and spiritual significance. Housing the revered image of the Virgin of Montserrat, the basilica welcomes pilgrims and visitors who come to admire its religious art and experience the tranquil atmosphere of this mountain sanctuary.