Montserrat: Exclusive Black Madonna & Scenic Cog-Wheel VIP
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Discover one of the most mystic Catalan wonders on this half-day tour. Take the cog-wheel train and enjoy a breathtaking ride up the mountain. Walk around the sanctuary and imagine the many lives lived by the monks at the site through the centuries. Visit the Black Madonna, popularly known as la Moreneta, and get a free gift.
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339kathyp, 12/14/2025 8:52:09 AM
Awesome tour to see part of the countryside away from Barcelona. The tour guide was informative on our trip up with loads of details.
Ken_B, 12/12/2025 5:07:56 AM
Great tour with Jon. We learned a lot about Monsersatt and had a good deal of time to roam freely. Eat at the restaurant at Hostel what a great meal!! The highlight of course was the Black Madonna. The perfect trip!
E_C, 12/11/2025 11:40:34 AM
Recommended. Well organized tour with an excellent tour guide. We can only recommend this excursion.
Anna_L, 12/10/2025 12:59:13 PM
This activity is definitely worth it to explore outside the Barcelona city center. The meetup location is very easy to get to (nearby Arc de Triomf) and you learn a lot from the guide. I went at 14:00 and our group of 15-20 had no wait to see the Black Madonna. The Mountain View’s are also amazing and you can see it going up the cog train or choose the cable car option.
jonbK5025AN, 12/10/2025 3:16:37 AM
Great trip with an excellent guide Miri who brought her own thoughts and insights to the monastery. The balance of guide lead and free-time was good. The audiovisual experience was really informative. The bus trip allowed us to se the mountain from afar and all was very seamless. Julia Travel office was easy to find even though the bus station is being renovated.
Susan_M, 12/8/2025 1:44:33 PM
Julia travel is a little tricky to find because it's at the bus station below street level. The trip was great and we hurried to do everything including the Black Madonna the furnicular the video of the boys choir the alcohol tasting and the viewpoints. If you time it right you can see it all in the 7 hour tour. It's a little tricky because of the timing of the visit to the Black Madonna. Our guide Ana was fabulous. She spoke alternately in spanish and english and did it very well. She was helpful and very nice to everyone. We were very impressed with her.
Lynda D, 12/7/2025 3:15:12 AM
A good amount of time of narration and story telling. A good amount of time for discovering on our own. Amazing place to visit.
Robin_H, 12/3/2025 9:19:26 PM
Guide was ok. Also title is misleading. We never went on a cog wheel train. More like a tram. Still had a nice visit.
Dan_M, 12/2/2025 6:59:58 AM
This was a good tour. Guide was great. Would be 5 stars, however I tried on 2 occasions to contact the operator with no response.
AprilleLeah_M, 11/28/2025 7:31:59 AM
The tour was okay. Youhave to get your tickets firat at the Julia tour office . Tge office opened at 8 am and we were already waiting 15 mins before our scheduled tour at 8 am. Only 1 person giving out tickets. So there was a bit of a queue. Then you catch the bus. The cog wheel train was a nice experience.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Duration 08:00AM Tour: 5h30min approx. Duration 10:15Am Tour: 7h approx. (The duration of the tour includes transportation).
- Correct dress code is requested to enter the Basilica at Montserrat. It is not permitted to enter with tank tops, strapless shirts, short shorts or sandals.
- Please note that the tour is conducted on foot upon your arrival in Montserrat, come prepared and we recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes.
- The weather is mountainous. Depending on the season, you will need warm/rain clothing.
- Check the schedules of the facilities you wish to visit during your free time before your tour.
- Tour operated in both Spanish and English.
Departure point
Please find the Julia Travel Office in Ground floor, Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08018 Barcelona, Spain. It is mandatory to check-in in the counter and after we will go to platform 19Return details
Discover one of the most mystic Catalan wonders on this half-day tour. Take the cog-wheel train and enjoy a breathtaking ride up the mountain. Walk around the sanctuary and imagine the many lives lived by the monks at the site through the centuries. Visit the Black Madonna, popularly known as la Moreneta, and get a free gift.Redemption
* Duration 08:00AM Tour: 5 and a half hours (transportation included) * Duration 10:15Am Tour: 7 hours (transportation included) * Print your voucher and give it to your guide. E-voucher accepted. * Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour begins. * Contact for Julià Travel Gray Line Spain 0034 93 317 64 54 / incoming@julia.net * Cancellation policy: a 100% cancellation penalty applies if cancelled 24 hours or less prior to the travel date or in case of no-show * Failure to show up at the established check-in time may entail losing the tour.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund