Montserrat Hiking and Monastery Visit Premium Small Group Tour
by Catalan Trails
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€145.36Overview
The tour starts in Barcelona at Passeig de Gracia, where travelers meet their guide and board an eight-seater minivan. The group then drives for about one hour through the city and along a mountain road to Montserrat, passing landmarks such as Casa Batlló, La Pedrera, the University of Barcelona, and the FC Barcelona Soccer Academy. Upon arrival, guests enter Montserrat Monastery before most visitors, using skip-the-line tickets. A local guide leads a one-hour walk around the monastery’s Gothic cloister, atrium, and basilica, explaining its history from the 11th century, its cultural importance, and the legends surrounding it. After the monastery visit, the group embarks on a three-hour hike on less-traveled paths within Montserrat Natural Park. The local mountain guide points out the area's unique flora, fauna, and geological features while stopping at panoramic viewpoints over the Catalonian countryside. Following the hike, there is half an hour to explore the monastery grounds and the local farmers market. Visitors can try Catalan products like honey with fresh cheese, artisanal cheeses, and local honey or browse souvenirs. The tour concludes with a scenic drive back to Barcelona in the same minivan. The entire experience lasts about six and a half hours. Included are personal insurance, transport in an air-conditioned minivan, skip-the-line monastery tickets with guided visit, the guided hike, bottled water, and a small group size limited to eight people. Guests should wear hiking shoes, bring packed lunch and a reusable water bottle, as water refills are provided. The hike covers about 5.5 kilometers with 300 meters of elevation gain and loss on the off-the-beaten-path route, or 3 kilometers downhill if the funicular cable car option is chosen.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Barcelona
The tour begins in central Barcelona at Passeig de Gracia where the guide meets the group. Participants board an eight-seater van and travel for about one hour. The drive passes city landmarks including Casa Batlló, La Pedrera, the University of Barcelona, and the FC Barcelona Soccer Academy before ascending a mountain road toward Montserrat, with views of the area's distinctive rock formations.
50 min
Abadia De Montserrat
A guided one-hour visit to Montserrat Monastery starts before the crowds arrive. The guide shares historical details about this Benedictine monastery, founded in the 11th century, and its role in Catalan identity. Visitors walk through the Gothic cloister, atrium, and basilica while hearing the legends tied to the site. Skip-the-line tickets allow direct entry.
60 min
Montana de Montserrat
A three-hour hike follows on less-traveled trails of Montserrat Natural Park. The local mountain guide leads the group off the beaten path, pointing out the area's plants, animals, and geological features. The route includes panoramic views of the Catalonian countryside and the monastery below.
180 min
Monestir de Montserrat
After hiking, there is a 30-minute break to visit the monastery’s farmers market. Visitors can taste traditional Catalan foods like honey with fresh cheese, artisanal cheeses, and local honey. Alternatively, they may browse the souvenir shop for handmade items and keepsakes.
30 min
Barcelona
The tour ends with a return drive to Barcelona by minivan, offering a chance to rest after the day’s activities.
50 min
Meeting point
We will depart from Passeig de Gràcia 26 at 8:00am (please be there 5-10 minutes before as we will leave punctual). Your guide will be wearing a Catalan Trails uniform.
End point
We will depart from Passeig de Gràcia 26 at 8:00am (please be there 5-10 minutes before as we will leave punctual). Your guide will be wearing a Catalan Trails uniform.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Montserrat Hiking and Monastery Visit Premium Small Group Tour
by Catalan Trails
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€145.36Overview
The tour starts in Barcelona at Passeig de Gracia, where travelers meet their guide and board an eight-seater minivan. The group then drives for about one hour through the city and along a mountain road to Montserrat, passing landmarks such as Casa Batlló, La Pedrera, the University of Barcelona, and the FC Barcelona Soccer Academy. Upon arrival, guests enter Montserrat Monastery before most visitors, using skip-the-line tickets. A local guide leads a one-hour walk around the monastery’s Gothic cloister, atrium, and basilica, explaining its history from the 11th century, its cultural importance, and the legends surrounding it. After the monastery visit, the group embarks on a three-hour hike on less-traveled paths within Montserrat Natural Park. The local mountain guide points out the area's unique flora, fauna, and geological features while stopping at panoramic viewpoints over the Catalonian countryside. Following the hike, there is half an hour to explore the monastery grounds and the local farmers market. Visitors can try Catalan products like honey with fresh cheese, artisanal cheeses, and local honey or browse souvenirs. The tour concludes with a scenic drive back to Barcelona in the same minivan. The entire experience lasts about six and a half hours. Included are personal insurance, transport in an air-conditioned minivan, skip-the-line monastery tickets with guided visit, the guided hike, bottled water, and a small group size limited to eight people. Guests should wear hiking shoes, bring packed lunch and a reusable water bottle, as water refills are provided. The hike covers about 5.5 kilometers with 300 meters of elevation gain and loss on the off-the-beaten-path route, or 3 kilometers downhill if the funicular cable car option is chosen.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Barcelona
The tour begins in central Barcelona at Passeig de Gracia where the guide meets the group. Participants board an eight-seater van and travel for about one hour. The drive passes city landmarks including Casa Batlló, La Pedrera, the University of Barcelona, and the FC Barcelona Soccer Academy before ascending a mountain road toward Montserrat, with views of the area's distinctive rock formations.
50 min
Abadia De Montserrat
A guided one-hour visit to Montserrat Monastery starts before the crowds arrive. The guide shares historical details about this Benedictine monastery, founded in the 11th century, and its role in Catalan identity. Visitors walk through the Gothic cloister, atrium, and basilica while hearing the legends tied to the site. Skip-the-line tickets allow direct entry.
60 min
Montana de Montserrat
A three-hour hike follows on less-traveled trails of Montserrat Natural Park. The local mountain guide leads the group off the beaten path, pointing out the area's plants, animals, and geological features. The route includes panoramic views of the Catalonian countryside and the monastery below.
180 min
Monestir de Montserrat
After hiking, there is a 30-minute break to visit the monastery’s farmers market. Visitors can taste traditional Catalan foods like honey with fresh cheese, artisanal cheeses, and local honey. Alternatively, they may browse the souvenir shop for handmade items and keepsakes.
30 min
Barcelona
The tour ends with a return drive to Barcelona by minivan, offering a chance to rest after the day’s activities.
50 min
Meeting point
We will depart from Passeig de Gràcia 26 at 8:00am (please be there 5-10 minutes before as we will leave punctual). Your guide will be wearing a Catalan Trails uniform.
End point
We will depart from Passeig de Gràcia 26 at 8:00am (please be there 5-10 minutes before as we will leave punctual). Your guide will be wearing a Catalan Trails uniform.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.