Overview

Take a half-day trip from Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery. Take a cogwheel up Montserrat. Enjoy the stunning architecture of the monastery and learn about the legend of its famous statue of the Black Madonna.
Take a bus from Barcelona and travel to Montserrat, the mystical mountain. With a guide, explore its rocky terrain, breathtaking scenery, specialty alcoholic beverages and rich cultural heritage.
Discover the history of the site and the architectural style of the monastery from your local guide. Love the Gothic and Renaissance details of the sanctuary and basilica.
Next, discover the story behind the famous apparition of the Black Madonna and Child in the Santa Cova Cave. When you visit the church, you will see the Black Madonna.

Highlights

​​​​​​​Take this half-day trip from Barcelona to the top of Montserrat. Take a scenic cogwheel train trip, see the Black Virgin in the Royal Basilica and explore unique rock formations.

• Enjoy the cogwheel train ride on the way out.
• Get first dibs on the Black Madonna.
• Take a guide to the Royal Basilica of Montserrat.
• Go with your local guide and learn about the monastery’s past.
• Taste some of the best liqueurs produced in the area.