Montserrat Tour with Cogwheel Train, Monastery & Black Madonna
Overview
Journey from Barcelona to breathtaking Montserrat on our comfortable coach! Experience the stunning cogwheel train up this serrated mountain, a protected National Park since 1987. Your local guide will reveal the monastery's rich history where 80 Benedictine monks still follow ancient traditions. Marvel at Gothic and Renaissance architecture before encountering the famous Black Madonna (La Moreneta), the miraculous wooden statue with a fascinating origin story in Santa Cova cave. Enjoy free time to sample local liquors, receive a complimentary gift when visiting the basilica, shop for artisanal treats, or explore the audio visual exhibition. Discover hidden churches and scenic trails throughout this spiritual haven. Book now for the perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and spiritual significance in Catalonia's most magnificent mountain sanctuary!
What's Included
- Transportation on an air conditioned coach
- Tour operated in both Spanish and English
- Access to the Basilica and the Black Madonna
- Taste of 4 typical liquors of the area
- Entrance to the audio visual exhibition in Montserrat “Espai Audio visual Montserrat”
- Cog-wheel train up to Montserrat
- Radio guide system
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
Carrer d'Alí Bei
80, 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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Barcelona (pass by)
Catalonia (pass by)
Monistrol de Montserrat
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Montserrat
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Abadia de Montserrat
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Abadia de Montserrat
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Black Madonna at Montserrat
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Abadia de Montserrat
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Santa Cueva de Montserrat
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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- Transportation on an air conditioned coach.
- Tour operated in both Spanish and English.
- Access to the Basilica and the Black Madonna.
- Taste of 4 typical liquors of the area.
- Entrance to the audio visual exhibition in Montserrat “Espai Audio visual Montserrat”.
- Cog-wheel train up to Montserrat.
- Radio guide system.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
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 Tour with Cogwheel Train, Monastery & Black Madonna is as follows:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Montserrat Tour with Cogwheel Train, Monastery & Black Madonna 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
- Transportation on an air conditioned coach
- Tour operated in both Spanish and English
- Access to the Basilica and the Black Madonna
- Taste of 4 typical liquors of the area
- Entrance to the audio visual exhibition in Montserrat “Espai Audio visual Montserrat”
- Cog-wheel train up to Montserrat
- Radio guide system
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
