Montserrat Guided Tour with Optional Black Madonna & Cogwheel
Overview
Escape the bustle of Barcelona and discover one of Catalonia’s most iconic landmarks: Montserrat. Travel by air-conditioned coach with your local guide to the spectacular mountain, where you’ll explore the historic Montserrat Abbey and Basilica, learn about its history and significance, and enjoy time to discover the area at your own pace.
Choose the experience that suits you best: enjoy an early departure with more than 2 hours of free time, or select the enhanced option with a scenic Rack Railway ride, Basilica entry, and access to the Black Madonna’s Throne.
Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned coach from Barcelona
Explore the majestic Montserrat with a knowledgeable local guide
Visit the historic Montserrat Abbey and Basilica
Choose extra free time or a scenic Rack Railway experience
Access the Black Madonna’s Throne with the selected option
What's Included
- Access to the Black Madonna's Throne (selected option)
- Basilica entry ticket
- Round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach from Barcelona
- Approximately 1 hour of free time with Black Madonna, Rack Railway & Basilica option
- Rack Railway ride (selected option)
- Free time in Montserrat (~2 hours, Basilica option).
- Montserrat Abbey entry ticket
- Guided tour of Montserrat Abbey
- Professional local guide
- Museum entry , Boys’ Choir and Black Madonna access
- Cable Car & funicular tickets
- Food, tips, and other personal expenses.
Meeting Location
Carrer de Nàpols
68, L'Eixample, 08018 Barcelona, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Barcelona Nord bus station (pass by)
Montserrat
2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basílica de Montserrat
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
La Moreneta
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Barcelona Nord bus station (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please wear comfortable shoes and comfortable clothing for the tour.
- Please note: Due to a system issue, the current overview may display some incorrect information. If any information in the overview conflicts with the itinerary or inclusions, the itinerary and inclusions provide the correct and up-to-date information for this experience.
- The current overview incorrectly refers to a personal guide, train transportation, cable car, local market visit, local cheese tasting, round-trip train and cable-car tickets, and a private/group-exclusive experience. These details do not apply to this experience
- The Basilica Entry option includes entry to the Basilica and more than 2 hours of free time in Montserrat.
- The Black Madonna, Rack Railway & Basilica option includes Basilica entry, a Rack Railway ride, access to the Black Madonna’s Throne, and approximately 1 hour of free time in Montserrat.
- Rack Railway and Black Madonna’s Throne access are available only with The Black Madonna, Rack Railway & Basilica option and are not included in the Basilica Entry option.
- Infants aged 3 years or under can join the tour free of charge; however, baby seats are not provided.
- Travelers with reduced mobility are advised to contact us after booking to discuss suitable arrangements.
- Tour timings are approximate and may be affected by traffic, weather, or unforeseen circumstances. It is recommended not to plan other activities immediately after the tour.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 21 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Montserrat Guided Tour with Optional Black Madonna & Cogwheel?
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Activity code: C-239937P81
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Access to the Black Madonna's Throne (selected option).
- Basilica entry ticket.
- Round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach from Barcelona.
- Approximately 1 hour of free time with Black Madonna, Rack Railway & Basilica option.
- Rack Railway ride (selected option).
- Free time in Montserrat (~2 hours, Basilica option).
- Montserrat Abbey entry ticket.
- Guided tour of Montserrat Abbey.
- Professional local guide.
- Museum entry , Boys’ Choir and Black Madonna access.
- Cable Car & funicular tickets.
- Food, tips, and other personal expenses.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Montserrat Guided Tour with Optional Black Madonna & Cogwheel is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please wear comfortable shoes and comfortable clothing for the tour.
- Please note: Due to a system issue, the current overview may display some incorrect information. If any information in the overview conflicts with the itinerary or inclusions, the itinerary and inclusions provide the correct and up-to-date information for this experience.
- The current overview incorrectly refers to a personal guide, train transportation, cable car, local market visit, local cheese tasting, round-trip train and cable-car tickets, and a private/group-exclusive experience. These details do not apply to this experience
- The Basilica Entry option includes entry to the Basilica and more than 2 hours of free time in Montserrat.
- The Black Madonna, Rack Railway & Basilica option includes Basilica entry, a Rack Railway ride, access to the Black Madonna’s Throne, and approximately 1 hour of free time in Montserrat.
- Rack Railway and Black Madonna’s Throne access are available only with The Black Madonna, Rack Railway & Basilica option and are not included in the Basilica Entry option.
- Infants aged 3 years or under can join the tour free of charge; however, baby seats are not provided.
- Travelers with reduced mobility are advised to contact us after booking to discuss suitable arrangements.
- Tour timings are approximate and may be affected by traffic, weather, or unforeseen circumstances. It is recommended not to plan other activities immediately after the tour.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Montserrat Guided Tour with Optional Black Madonna & Cogwheel will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Access to the Black Madonna's Throne (selected option)
- Basilica entry ticket
- Round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach from Barcelona
- Approximately 1 hour of free time with Black Madonna, Rack Railway & Basilica option
- Rack Railway ride (selected option)
- Free time in Montserrat (~2 hours, Basilica option).
- Montserrat Abbey entry ticket
- Guided tour of Montserrat Abbey
- Professional local guide
- Museum entry , Boys’ Choir and Black Madonna access
- Cable Car & funicular tickets
- Food, tips, and other personal expenses.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please wear comfortable shoes and comfortable clothing for the tour.
- Please note: Due to a system issue, the current overview may display some incorrect information. If any information in the overview conflicts with the itinerary or inclusions, the itinerary and inclusions provide the correct and up-to-date information for this experience.
- The current overview incorrectly refers to a personal guide, train transportation, cable car, local market visit, local cheese tasting, round-trip train and cable-car tickets, and a private/group-exclusive experience. These details do not apply to this experience
- The Basilica Entry option includes entry to the Basilica and more than 2 hours of free time in Montserrat.
- The Black Madonna, Rack Railway & Basilica option includes Basilica entry, a Rack Railway ride, access to the Black Madonna’s Throne, and approximately 1 hour of free time in Montserrat.
- Rack Railway and Black Madonna’s Throne access are available only with The Black Madonna, Rack Railway & Basilica option and are not included in the Basilica Entry option.
- Infants aged 3 years or under can join the tour free of charge; however, baby seats are not provided.
- Travelers with reduced mobility are advised to contact us after booking to discuss suitable arrangements.
- Tour timings are approximate and may be affected by traffic, weather, or unforeseen circumstances. It is recommended not to plan other activities immediately after the tour.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 21 travelers
