Barcelona Highlights & Montserrat Tour

From€96
9 hours
Barcelona, Spain

About this activity

Discover Barcelona's top attractions and the stunning Montserrat Mountain in a single day, including a guided tour and cog-wheel train ride.

Highlights

  • Explore Barcelona's iconic landmarks
  • Ride the cog-wheel train to Montserrat
  • Visit Montserrat Monastery
  • See the Black Madonna statue
  • Enjoy panoramic mountain views

Full description

Experience the best of Barcelona and the breathtaking Montserrat Mountain in this comprehensive day trip. Begin with a guided tour of Barcelona's iconic landmarks, including the Sagrada Família, Park Güell, and the Gothic Quarter. Then, embark on a scenic cog-wheel train ride up Montserrat Mountain, where you'll visit the historic Montserrat Monastery and see the revered Black Madonna statue. Enjoy panoramic views of the Catalan countryside and learn about the rich history and culture of the region. This tour offers a perfect blend of urban exploration and natural beauty, making it an unforgettable addition to your Barcelona itinerary.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided tour of Barcelona's iconic landmarks
  • Cog-wheel train ride to Montserrat Mountain
  • Visit to Montserrat Monastery and Black Madonna statue
  • Meals and beverages

Itinerary

1

Begin your experience with a panoramic bus tour of Barcelona's most iconic sights. Enjoy the elegant Passeig de Gràcia, where you'll see two of Gaudí's modernist gems: La Pedrera and Casa Batlló. Continue with a strategic stop at the MNAC Viewpoint and Montjuïc Castle as you explore the 1992 Olympic area. Enjoy the views from the Montjuïc Cable Car.

Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2

We will do different stops on Montjuic, which was the Olympic Area in 1992. At the first stop, we will access the Montjuic Cable Car, from where we will have breathtaking views of Barcelona. We will pass by Montjuic Castle, from where we will be able to take a trip to the past and discover part of the history of the city. We will make a last stop in Montjuic, in this case at the MNAC viewpoint, from where we will have a different perspective of Barcelona.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3

It’s time to return to the office, but first, we will pass though Paseo de Gracia, one of the most important streets in Barcelona, and where two of Antoni Gaudí’s most important works are located: La Pedrera & La Casa Batlló.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NO
4

Check in back again at our office in Estació del Nord before the starting time of the afternoon activity. Meet your guide and come aboard an air-conditioned coach to Montserrat. After a 1h drive on the highway, board the cogwheel train up the mountain and enjoy the amazing views. Admire the Mountain’s peculiar morphology, which comes from the Catalan words Mont (mountain) and Serrat (serrated). World-famous for its rocky geography, Montserrat beautiful scenery was declared National Park in 1987 to protect its natural and cultural wealth. Learn about the history and architectural style of the Monastery. Fall in love with the Gothic and Renaissance details of the basilica and sanctuary. Learn about the legend of the miraculous apparition of the Madonna and Child in the cave of Santa Cova. To this day, their woodcarving is kept in the Church of the monastery, which you will be able to visit. The figure is popularly known as La Moreneta (Black Madonna) as a result of a varnish reaction.

Duration: 4 hoursAdmission: YES

Meeting point

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Important information

Know before you book

  • Confirm the tour departure time and location upon booking.
  • Be aware that the tour involves walking and train travel.
  • Note that meals and beverages are not included in the tour price.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour and train ride.
  • Bring a camera to capture the stunning views and landmarks.
  • Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Good to know

  • Proper dress code is requested to enter the Basilica at Montserrat. It is not permitted to enter with tank tops, strapless shirts, short shorts or flip flops.
  • At Montserrat there is a mountains climate, depending on the season you will need clothes protecting you from the rain and/or cold.
  • The duration of the tour includes the round trip to the destination.
  • From the end of January to the beginning of March the cable car is under maintenance (days to concrete).
  • Please note this activity includes walking long distances, so it is not recommended for people with reduced mobility.
  • Julià Travel reserves the right to change the itinerary or cancel the tour due to events being celebrated in the city or force majeure reasons.
  • Please check the schedule for the facilities you wish to visit at the site.
  • This tour includes a walking tour through El Born and the Gothic Quarter until March 15, 2026.

Traveler reviews

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Not worth it

Buyer beware! They will leave you if you are one minute late and not offer you a refund and charge you double the price to reschedule! Poor communication period! And they are hard to find, don’t answer their phone, and aren’t in the office during the hours of operation posted. Very unprofessional!

498rochellecMar 3, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Customer service

Hello, I want to share my experience with the customer service of Julia Travel, located in Carrer de Sardenya, Barcelona. Today I went with my family to consult for the excursion to Montserrat, as a very friendly girl from the Cito Tour Barcelona group recommended us to come to this office to hire her there. Unfortunately, from the first moment we were treated by a girl with glasses with very bad disposition, with no intention of helping or providing adequate care. His way of responding was impolite and unprofessional, which generates anger and much distress, especially in a position whose main objective is precisely customer service. This is not about not knowing the information — because that can happen — but about the attitude with which people are treated. Luckily, my family and I have a good temper and try to always keep the cool, but honestly this kind of deal can ruin anyone's day. It is a shame, because this type of attitude makes the whole company look bad and also causes the loss of customers and money. I fully understand that we can all have a bad day; I work in public service myself. But that’s precisely why I think that when you choose to work with the client, you should know how to handle those situations without venting the bad mood on others. Hopefully those who supervise can talk to this person and improve the situation. Attention occurred today; she was a young woman located at the first care post, who did not want to identify , located on the left side when entering, facing the offices. I hope this comment will improve the service. Thank you.

mpilarf2024Jan 6, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Lack of servivce

Very confuseing at pick up point what to do and not to go. The bus was not very good as sevaral was not good. Only reclimimg position so it was a problem fro several guest. Guide at Montserrat was very confusing and we only get the half info. The day before we use Amigo travel to Andorra and it was perfect

kmittagNov 27, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Cooperators spoke in...

Cooperators spoke in English and Spanish for the preferred all English difficult to hear at times and accent was very heavy

Diane_MAug 31, 2025VIATOR

Very rude receptionist but great tour & nice tour guides

We were booked for the Girona tour and we didn't know it was cancelled. The ladies as mentioned in several reviews in Get Your Guide are extremely rude. Always saying they don't know ask someone else. A small girl w blonde hair was shouting and being intensely rude. After being rude to me, she started talking badly about me to her colleague in Spanish thinking I didn't understand. When I told her I understood, she said she didnt care. She even called a security to threaten me. I have read several reviews about these ladies in Get Your Guide and I watched them shouting at several customers. She didn't stop until her colleagues told her to. Never apologized after. However, our tour guides Valeria and her colleague were great. The tour was very organised. We learned a lot from her and enjoyed seeing Montserrat.

Resort671966Aug 17, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Proper dress code is requested to enter the Basilica at Montserrat. It is not permitted to enter with tank tops, strapless shirts, short shorts or flip flops. At Montserrat there is a mountains climate, depending on the season you will need clothes protecting you from the rain and/or cold. The duration of the tour includes the round trip to the destination. From the end of January to the beginning of March the cable car is under maintenance (days to concrete). Please note this activity includes walking long distances, so it is not recommended for people with reduced mobility. Julià Travel reserves the right to change the itinerary or cancel the tour due to events being celebrated in the city or force majeure reasons. Please check the schedule for the facilities you wish to visit at the site.