Barcelona

Montserrat at the very first hour with a children's choir and a lot of time

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8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Pick up and return to the Hotel by van
Entrance to the Abbey and the Virgin when there are no tourists yet
Children's Choir singing at 1:00 p.m. and monks singing at 7:30 a.m.
Entrance to the Montserrat Museum, with works by Dalí, Picasso, Miró, etc.
Montserrat Audiovisual
Guide specialized in the history of Montserrat
Alcoholic Beverages

Lunch
Breakfast

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

06:30 AM

Pickup details

Pick up at the Hotel between 6am and 6:30 a.m.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Featured review

Carmen_S

What a great tour. Had an awesome time with Albert. He was very knowledgeable and funny. We had a lot of free time to explore and go to museum and listen to the Boys Choir. Before we left Montserrat, he gave us a glass a wine with biscotti. Montserrat is a beautiful and serene place. The tour is early, but you get there before the crowd. We were able to see the Monks singing and the Black Madonna ( without waiting in a long line). Do not hesitate to book with Albert.

Reviews

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Great day perfect timing to go early.

loretta_k, May 2024

So great to there so early in the morning before the bus loads of tourists. I was confused at first but it all worked out perfectly and very organised. A wine and cheese at the end was a bonus. Very well worth it to beat the crowds. Finicular is a must.

Wonderful magical trip that was very well organized

Amy_B, May 2024

Montserrat was amazing and the trip was perfect. We arrived early brother very large crowds and it was magical to have this space to ourselves. The Black Madonna was so special and we were able to see it without crowds or any feeling of being rushed. The hike to the top of Magdalena Peak was breathtaking. Then to top it all off was listening to the boys choir. We would definitely do it all again. Very well organized and we didn’t have to worry about anything.

It was a great once in a lifetime visit.

Mindi_S, May 2024

We really enjoyed hiking to the top of the mountain after riding the funicular to the upper most drop off. The ruins and trail, along with the hermitage were very interesting! The pastries at the supermarket were delicious! The painting of Mary and Joseph fleeing to Egypt with the young Jesus Christ is beautiful!!! It’s in a side chapel.

You have to go in the morning.

Alan_R, May 2024

Albert was excellent at communicating with us from the time to booking until pickup. The morning started a bit late with some customers before us being tardy….folks plain and simple be on time for your pickup. Once we got going it was a nice drive up to the mountain. The sun rise on the mountain is amazing as you approach. The highlight of course was our early arrival. Picture being at the Basilica pretty much by yourself. That is the draw of this tour. A listen to the monks morning service and then straight to the Black Madonna no line first ones in and plenty of time to admire the beautiful relic and the back areas of the chapel without the mass of people that were soon to come. Then it was on to the short video then up local area around the funicular waiting for it to open. At 10am up we went. It was fun to be high above the monastery and watch the masses come in. By 1100 the place was packed and it was supposedly a light day. Since we had to be back down by 1300 to see the boys choir we did a couple of 30 minute hikes in each direction went on the down car and hiked quickly to the cave and back (1 hour round trip). The boys choir was amazing and then it was time for wine at Monserrat and then back to Barcelona. Albert was a great guide with a lot of knowledge and guided when he needed to but if you wanted to roam we could do that also.

Experiencing Montserrat in the early morning is the best

mariarita_m, May 2024

The best thing about this tour is that we were picked up right in front of our condo, and that we were able to get in to Montserrat before the other tourists. The place is really so different when you have very few people walking around. It felt more holy and peaceful, almost mystical. Albert as a tour guide is so-so because he has difficulty speaking the English language. He was very nice though. He got us to and from Montserrat safely, which I appreciated because the road winding up a mountain was a bit stressful. He got me and my husband tickets for the mass, which had initially run out of tickets, which I appreciated. He also gave a nice little picnic of wine and some cookies after the tour, and he also gave us some religious souvenirs. He is very nice, but it would be beneficial if he could give more information to tourists. All in all, this trip was worth it, and I would recommend it to other people visiting Montserrat.

Great day out in Montserrat in the fog !!!!

Christopher_E, May 2024

From being picked up to being dropped off back to our hotel in the 8 seater minibus was both magical and spiritual. Montserrat was so worth the trip to listen to the monks and young boys choir singing. The walk from the funicular to Sant Joan was in the fog so this added to the ambiance of the trip as the path has quite sheer edges with a long drop !!!! Brilliant day out with a very knowledgeable guide ‘Albert’ .

Great Tour!

Carmen_S, May 2024

Early tour to Montserrat

Maria_R, Apr 2024

Albert was excellent & provided pre trip updates. Beat crowds & lines by going early. Had the right amount of time to hike, visit church, & shop.

Majestic Location

June_S, Apr 2024

Loved the beautiful majestic location and the tour offers enough freedom time to take a treck on your own.

We love the trip!

Tina_Z, Apr 2024

The trip offers the best time of the day to visit Montserrat. Montserrat at 7:30 am is a different place from that at 11:30 am.

Monsaratt during quiet peaceful time

SandyReay, Apr 2024

Hard to pick one. While we didn’t take the funicular there were great opportunities to experience the splendor of Monserrat. Being “ first in line” to listen to morning singing of the monks then without crowds to venerate the black madonna was both personal and spiritual. The attention paid by Albert was exceptional — pick up at the hotel, explanations along the way, recommendations to spend our time at Monserrat, and the kindness of a small gift at the end our tour make this tour a must while visiting Barcelona.

An amazing trip

Emma_M, Apr 2024

A wonderful trip to Montserrat with Albert. We had time enough to do everything we wanted to do and seeing the Black Madonna without waiting was a real miracle ! We could see the monks singing and the boys choir. We had time to hike in the mountain. Albert speaks english and also french. If we come back to Barcelona, we will book again this trip. Muches Gracias Albert !

Monserrat at daybreak

Michelle_M, Apr 2024

Seeing daybreak over Monserrat, the Black Madonna and the Abbey without the crowds was an amazing experience. We got to hear the Monks sing first thing and then the children’s choir at 1pm. In between we had lots of time to go up the mountain and walk around and also to visit the museum. Absolutely wonderful

It’s worth it ! ❤️

Stacey_K, Apr 2024

My family spent Easter Sunday At Monserrat. It was pure magic . Our guide was amazing and the mass was beautiful. We also had wine and snacks which was a nice touch . I’d love to visit again 😊! It’s worth the trip. USA

Great Hosts allow for early arrival & good small group tour of Monserrat

Tara_G, Mar 2024

Hosts were both great and accommodating and helpfull. Like the small group size. Host Offered early pick up to see Monks singing prior to 8AM. Trip got you up there early enough not only to see the Black Madonna above the alter in the Basilica but to pass by her up close once the Abby was open. The early arrival also allowed for funicular ride up men and peaceful walk up on trails and winding walk down BEFORE the crowds. Recommend this trip as hosts make it easy and pleasant!

Wonderful

Katelyn_R, Mar 2024

What a fantastic tour. We saw the monks sing, toured up the mountain, did a few trails and had time to see the choir boys sing while still making it to the art museum AND getting some souvenirs. This tour is hands down the best bang for your buck, perfect amount of time spend on the tour to see it all and not be rushed. Albert was very knowledgeable and did a great job explaining everything even in the car leading up to the mountains. 10/10 would recommend. Unless you’re afraid of heights, then you should communicate that lol!!!

Amazing!

Adele_U, Mar 2024

Great tour to a beautiful place not to be missed! Montserrat is amazing but this one includes the children's choir that is not to be missed!

Snowing at Montserrat

Louise_P, Mar 2024

Despite the snowy weather on a Sunday morning, Albert took us on a tour of the Abbey, the museum, and I had a great time.

Highly recommended this...

Ianthe_F, Feb 2024

Highly recommended this tour, you start early in the morning you the first one to enter Montserrat. Not that many of people easy to get to the Black and plenty of time to walk around.

We really were first and lots of free time

Daniel_S, Jan 2024

Fantastic option to see Montserrat! We really were the first tourists there and it was great beating the crowds to get basically private views of the Black Madonna and the basilica. Lots of free time to explore all the sights including the museum and some hiking. Excellent guide, great communication in advance, very knowledgeable about Barcelona and Montserrat, organised for us to see the boys choir and even did the hike with me. Hotel pick up was an extra convenience too! Would definitely recommend this tour for anyone planning to visit Montserrat.