Montserrat Afternoon Tour: Intimate Monastery Experience

Montserrat with no crowds? What a treat! This is an afternoon tour to Montserrat designed to provide you with the best and most intimate experience at this famous monastery, allowing you to connect with the magic of the mountain. Don’t miss the unforgettable experience to listen to the Boy’s Choir! (except fridays and saturdays)

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Barcelona Nord Bus Station - Upon arrival at Barcelona Nord Bus Station, visit the Castlexperience office located on the first floor for check-in.
  • Montserrat Mountains - Be enchanted by the dramatic, jagged peaks that rise majestically above Catalonia, Spain. Known for its spiritual importance, it is home to the esteemed Benedictine monastery…
What's Included
  • Local English-speaking tour guide (max. 20 people per guide)
  • 1 hour Free time at Montserrat
  • Shared transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned bus
  • Entry to the Basilica (tickets to touch the Black Madonna are not included)
  • Guided visit to Montserrat Monastery
  • Boy’s Choir performance (except Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays)
What's Not Included
  • Tips and gratuities.
  • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
Additional Information
  • Tour starts at 16:00 pm . Please arrive at the meeting point 20 min before the start of the tour.
  • Groups are limited to 20 people per guide, though in rare cases may increase to 22. Transportation is shared with other groups.
  • The tour is conducted in English.
  • Comfortable clothes and walking shoes are recommended. Montserrat and the winery may…
Location
Barcelona Nord bus station
Carrer de Nàpols
Once in Barcelona Nord Bus Station, check-in at our Castlexperience office on the 1st floor, Section B (Ticket Offices A, B, or C). Look for the PINK OFFICE as a reference point. Arrive 20 minutes before the tour starts to check in before proceeding to the buses on the ground floor.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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K1146id_
Apr 10, 2025
energetic - Vince is also welcoming and eager to share all of his experience with us. I really appreciated his work. I recommend this trip to everyone TING-WEI !
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Journey03347383161
Apr 4, 2025
A Serene Escape to Montserrat’s Soulful Heights - This tour was the perfect way to explore Montserrat without the usual tourist rush. The afternoon timing meant fewer people and a more peaceful atmosphere, which made the visit feel extra special. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and brought the history and spirituality of the site to life. The highlight was hearing the boys' choir — truly magical. Everything was well organized, from the comfortable transport to the scenic views and insightful commentary. Highly recommended if you want a more intimate and enriching Montserrat experience!
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Explorer270174
Mar 20, 2025
A highlight of the trip - This was a great tour, many thanks to our excellent guide Gus! He was knowledgeable and engaging, and ensured we had an excellent, personalized experience. Montserrat itself is beautiful beyond words, with its unique geological features, peaceful nature, hiking trails, and monastery. We enjoyed hearing the monks sing as we closed our our time there. We highly recommend the tour!
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Stephanie
Mar 9, 2025
Must Experience Montserrat - Montserrat is an amazing experience and Judit was friendly, knowledgeable and delightful!! This is a must experience tour!!
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Veer2019
Nov 30, 2024
A must do tour - Very well organised, staff professional, knowledgeable and made every effort to make the tour enjoyable and memorable.
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Priya_j
Nov 10, 2024
Worth it but get to the stop early - Thais was an amazing tour guide. The trip was very informative and the location was amazing! It was a beautiful day and I wish we had more time because of how beautiful everything was. The instructions from Viator could be a bit more detailed because the information we got the day before the tour was inaccurate.
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Tadas
Oct 21, 2024
Amazing time to spend your afternoon. - The tour guide Maria is very passionate about her duties and it really shows. Because of her we got to experience the best views and enjoy Monsterrat at its finest. Recommended!
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Zebsmom
Feb 12, 2025
Not what I Expected - When I arrived at my bus to Montserrat I was quite happy to see a small group and find that we were able to spread out on the bus. On the way to the monastery, 3 travellers garnered the favor of our guide and became somewhat chummy. When we arrived at Montserrat we were told not to separate from the group until the guide instructed us to do so as she had some important information to give us. She said that she hoped the small market with vendors of cheese had not shut down for the evening. The three from Portugal were very excited about the cheese. As we arrived at the vendors stalls, our group lingered, making purchases. This was of no interest to me and I felt annoyed as we stood around waiting on people who were eating samples and cutting-up. I guess we wasted 10-15 minutes there. As a result, I was unable to take the cog-train as they locked the door just as I arrived, walking as fast as possible to get there. I missed it by a minute. There was no reason for us to wait for the important message. All she had to do was point to our meet up area and tell us to return in an hour. She could do that from the vendors stalls. Instead, I did the hike. When we met back up, we had to wait for the 3 men again. They were late. Why penalize all for them? Inside the monastery, I felt embarrassed by the group. Instructions should have been given outdoors. Instead, security had to tell our group to be silent. ( There was a sign explaining to be silent as well.) Because we entered during the service, we stood behind the sign, rather than find seats. Had we entered on time, we could have been seated. When the choir appeared, we saw a bit and then we were told to leave. Once outside, we were told that we could all go back in for a few more minutes. This is why I seldom do group tours and prefer to venture out solo, on my own time. I had planned to take the train from Barcelona to Montserrat and changed my mind the night prior, due to reading the return by train might be standing room only and very uncomfortable. There weren't many people there on this April day, so i think the train trip would have better suited me.
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Precielous
Nov 14, 2024
Memorable experiences in Montserrat. - I was initially thinking of going in early morning, but thought it was going to be too much for my body. So I opted to go in the afternoon. For me, it was simple: "I know I can listen to boys' choir, I go; if not, I won't even go." Thankfully, I got to hear what I badly wanted to hear. The guide Laura was wonderful! She was knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and did an excellent job of emphasizing how Montserrat was more than a monastery, but a place to weather Franco's crackdown of Catalonia culture. The fact that I had even one memorable thing about the place, I will chalk it off as success. Also it helped me appreciate Sagrada Familia's design more. What I saw in Montserrat, I also encoutered in Sagrada Familia and felt quite glad. What was that about? I won't spoil in this review so that people can find out what I meant. I am glad I went. It wasn't just about the monastery, either: there happened to be a farmer's market when I arrived there, and Laura didn't miss to explain what Mel i mató was all about. I felt I ended up learning more about Montserrat than I expected. Laura also did an excellent job with follow-up, recommending places that I can go in Barcelona for further exploration. All in all recommended!
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William
Oct 30, 2024
We never got the chance... - We never got the chance to go on this tour. We arrived to bus station at 3:45pm but it was unclear where to find the tour agency,when we finally found it at exactly 4pm,they were gone! There was not one person in that place,they were gone. I contacted Viator about a refund,they were not very helpful either,their response was they couldn't offer a refund at this time.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).