Montserrat Tour from Barcelona, Spain tours & activities, fun things to do in Spain | VELTRA

How to Get to Montserrat from Barcelona
There are several ways of getting from Monistrol de Montserrat (at the bottom of the mountain) to Montserrat Monastery (on the mountain).
By Coach / Private Car - The easiest way to arrive to the site directly..
By Public Transportation + Cable Car (or “Aeri de Montserrat”) - FGC train Line R5 from 'Plaza España' train station to 'Aeri de Montserrat' station (1h12 minutes). The 'Aeri de Montserrat' train station is located next to the Cable Car station. The Aeri is the quickest and most impressive way to get to the site (5 minutes approx.)..
By Public Transportation + Rack Railway (Cog-wheel Train or “Cremallera”) - FGC train Line R5 from 'Plaza España' train station to 'Monistrol de Montserrat' station (1h15 minutes). The 'Monistrol de Montserrat' train station is located next to the Rack Railway station. The Cremallera ride is a panoramic 15-minute journey from Monistrol de Montserrat, at the bottom of the mountain up to the Monastery.
Once up the Montserrat Monastery, you can take the Funicular Sant Joan to Montserrat's highest point, Sant Jeroni, and admire the spectacular views of the Monastery or explore the sacred cave where the Virgin of Montserrat is believed to be discovered.

What to Do at Montserrat
There are plenty of things to do in Montserrat and plenty of different tours - choose the right one depending of your interests!
- Visit the Basilica of Montserrat - Visit the Basilica of Montserrat and see the Montserrat Black Madonna located at the upper floor of the Basilica from up close
- Montserrat Boys' Choir - attend the Boys' Choir performance in the Basilica of Montserrat or go on an exclusive visit of the Montserrat Boys' Choir boarding school
- Visit the Museum of Montserrat
- Local product tastings - Taste the typical Montserrat liquor handmade by the monks of Montserrat at Montserrat shop, as well as the traditional Catalonian products at the local farmer's market next to the Monastery
- Montserrat Natural Park - Take the San Joan Funicular to the top of Montserrat mountain for panoramic views of Montserrat Natural Park, hike the Montserrat Natural park trails or go horseback riding

Pro tips:
- An early access tour will get you to Montserrat before the crowds, perfect for those wanting to see the Black Madonna from up close without waiting in the long lines!
- Opt for a small group or private tour for a more intimate and personalized experience.
- Enjoy a full day experience with Montserrat combo tours! You can combine your visit to Montserrat with a wine tasting, a Gaudi tour and more!