The 10 Best Scenic Railroads in Montserrat, Catalonia

Escape the hustle and bustle of Barcelona city life for a day and enjoy a private trip to must-see Montserrat! You and your kids can visit the local farmers market, discover the stories about the monastery and enjoy the magical atmosphere between the mountains!

Inclusions: Private guide, Train ticket from Barcelona - Montserrat and back for each guest, Cable-car ticket to get up to the Montserrat Mountain for each guest, A sweet treat for each child

Exclusions: Train tickets for the children, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Personal expenses

Enjoy a day trip out of town and visit the picturesque Monastery of Montserrat situated in an iconic mountain. We will take care of the whole logistics so lay back and join us! Believing in the most sustainable means of transportation we will take the train to Montserrat where we go up the mountain using the historic cable car. You will learn about the Benedictine monastery with its more than 1000 years of history and also listen to the world famous Boys´ Choir that has been existing for more than 500 years and is one of the oldest in Europe! We will also go up to the top using the funicular and enjoy great panoramic photo moments before walking back down to the monastery. Before returning to Barcelona we will also walk to a truly amazing spot: a chapel in the mountain! So join us on this fascinating trip to the monastery on the iconic mountain!

Inclusions: Train Tickets, Tickets for the cable car & funicular, Professional Guide for the whole day

Exclusions: Lunch

Eco-friendly Montserrat hiking, from Barcelona, is a unique experience and a different way to admire the landscape of this special mountain. You’ll experience Montserrat as never before. With this Eco-friendly transfer, by railway from Barcelona, you’ll diminish your ecological footprint with zero CO2 emissions and help minimize traffic congestion.

Inclusions: Snacks, Mountain guide, Private tour; maximum 12 participants, Monastery visit

Exclusions: Transfer by public railway, Price about 7,05 euros. A Gondola service is optional accordging to hike, Lunch, Funicular fees if customer requires it, Gratuities

Enjoy a private full day tour to Montserrat Mountain ! Travel by train from Barcelona with your private licensed guide to the town of Monistrol, located at the bottom of the mountain. Then ascend by cable car to the mountain top. You will be able to visit the medieval monastery of Montserrat, dating from the 11th century, visiting its main buildings such as the Basilica of Montserrat, in which we can see the most worshipped virgin of Catalonia - The Black Madonna. •Private tour to Montserrat Mountain with a licensed tour guide. •Enjoy a typical breakfast including coffee and a locally made pastries. •Train tickets to Montserrat are included in the tour. •Enjoy the Montserrat cable car experience. •Lunch at the monastery restaurant. •Hotel pickup is included, with drop-off at Plaza de España in Barcelona.

Inclusions: Professional English-speaking guide., Hotel pickup., Round trip train tickets., Aeri Cable Car tickets., Coffee and a locally made Catalan pastry., Lunch and drinks:

Exclusions: Funicular de Sant Joan, Tips and gratuities ​

Enjoy this 7-hour private tour of Montserrat with lunch included. Visit the Santa María de Montserrat Abbey and see the Virgin of Montserrat. Listen to the children's choir of L’Escolania de Montserrat, one of the most famous boy-choirs in Europe. An optional bonus of some hiking in this amazing mountain is also included, making this tour incredibly memorable.

Inclusions: Private tour guide with a local guide that will meet you at your hotel/apartment, Typical breakfast including coffee and a locally made Catalan pastry, Lunch and drinks: if you opt for the hiking experience we will buy some sandwiches to eat on the train back, if not, we will have lunch in the monastery’s restaurant, A city map

Exclusions: Gratuities, Other possible additional activities:, Audiovisual (life of the monks): 6,5€ per person, Museum of the monastery: 9€ per person, A viewpoint at the top of the mountain from Funicular de Sant Joan: 13.50€ per person

A one day hiking trip to admire and explore the historical and natural terrain of the iconic peaks of Montserrat. Starting with a visit to the 16th century Basilica, to admire its 12th century “Black Madonna" and then, as an option, climb to one of the most famous and iconic peaks of the Montserrat mountain range. Energy snack, lunch and water are included.

Inclusions: Local guide, Special pricing for children, Transport by private vehicle, Funicular up to St. Joan (Funicular down not included. We will return hiking)), 1 liter of water, Energy snack and picnic lunch, 4-hour hike through the natural park, Accident insurance

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Escape the city life of Barcelona and enjoy a private day trip to must-see Montserrat! Visit the local farmers market, discover the stories about the monastery and enjoy the magical atmosphere between the mountains! • Enjoy a day away from the busy city • Enjoy a train ride through Catalan landscape • Stop at a breathtaking view point • Visit a local farmers market • Listen to the incredible Montserrat Boys Choir • Private tour: only you & your local host

Inclusions: Private guide, Cable-car ticket to get up to the Montserrat Mountain for each guest, Train tickets from Barcelona - Montserrat and back for each guest

Exclusions: Hotel pick up and drop-off, Additional food and drinks

Looking for one day out of Barcelona? Let’s get out of the city!!! Enjoy this Private Day Trip to Montserrat in the nature of this unique jagged mountain and the antique Monastery hidden among the peaks. Meet ‘La Moreneta’, the Black Madonna and its fascinating story. Enjoy the spectacular views in the cable car ride between the mountains. Meet your private guide in the train station. Enjoy the landscape in the train journey and learn everything about the History of Montserrat and the Monastery. Get aboard the cable car to climb the mountain and get amazed with the incredible views of Montserrat and its surroundings. Visit the Street Market of the local farmers. Taste fabulous regional products from Catalonia. Walk around the Santa Maria Square where the Romanesque Architecture of the Monastery and Santa Maria de Montserrat Church meld with the stones of the mountain’s peaks. Meet ‘La Moreneta’, the Black Madonna, inside the Monastery Benedictine, and listen to the Children’s Choir of Montserrat, composed of fifty students from the monastery school. Take a short and easy hike in the mountain to La Creu de Sant Miquel viewpoint. Get an extraordinary view of the valley. With the beautiful views ahead, we offer you a picnic lunch. In the train journey back to Barcelona, you can relax with the beautiful views of the mountain and the history of Montserrat in your memory. If you have kids, don’t worry, this Private Day Trip will be funny for them. Our guides love children, and there is a playground, and an ice cream for them. It will be an unforgettable day for them! Don’t hesitate to ask everything you want to know to your private guide. Get all the insights you need to make your visit to Barcelona unforgettable!! This Private Day Trip to Montserrat is fully customizable, just tell us your idea, and we will design your experience according to your requirements. Book now this amazing tour with a private guide, just for you. Enjoy a day trip out of Barcelona, in the nature of the mountain surrounded by a magical environment!!

Inclusions: Bottled Water + Sandwich per person, Cable Car / Cog TrainTickets, Train tickets from/to Barcelona

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Enjoy this private 5-hour tour of Montserrat with your own private vehicle and guide. Make the most of your visit to Barcelona and get to know in depth this beautiful and amazing landmark. During this 5-hour tour you will discover marvellous Montserrat with a private guide and vehicle. You will be picked up in a private vehicle from your hotel and after a 1-hour drive approximately you will have reached Montserrat. You will then enjoy a 3-hour tour of the Monastery and Basilica with your own private official guide. You will learn all the historic and religious background of this site and by the end of this experience you will understand why this unique area has been a pilgrimage site in Spain. If you go during the week, you will enjoy hearing the coral kids of Montserrat at 13:00, one of the oldest kids chorus in Europe. You will head back to your hotel when the tour comes to its end.

Inclusions: One Way Aeri of Montserrat, Professional guide for 5 hours (from pick up to drop off), Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private luxury vehicle with chauffeur for 5 hours (from pick up to drop off), Starting time: 9:30am

Exclusions: Entrance fees, other than Montserrat, Food and drinks, Gratuities

Explore majestic Montserrat and the Montserrat Monastery on this day trip from Costa Brava. Take a cogwheel train ride up Montserrat, a unique multi-peaked mountain in the outskirts of Barcelona, and visit the Montserrat Monastery, an important pilgrimage site in Catalonia. Inside, see the famous 12th-century carving Our Lady of Montserrat, also known as La Moreneta (the Dark One), and listen to the children's choir. Upgrade to include a visit of the Museum of Montserrat, where you can learn about Montserrat's role as a spiritual and cultural center and admire art from Picasso, Dalí, Monet, and more.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Round-trip train ride

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified