Palace of Catalan Music

This tour leaves from right across the famous Palau de la Musica, one of Barcelona's most visited attractions. It is not possible to visit inside at this time of the morning, but the Modernist facade is worth more than few photographs.

15 minutes

Port Vell (Old Port) (Pass By)

We leave for Montserrat at 8.30am, heading down towards the old port of Barcelona and then on past the Columbus Statue at the end of the Ramblas.

Montjuic (Pass By)

As we head out of the city, you will pass Montjuïc. This area, is the site of the Olympic Stadium and is known as the lungs of Barcelona. Your guide will tell you more about the history of the famous hill as you drive by.

Montserrat (Pass By)

Less than an hour after leaving Barcelona, the unforgettable sight of Montserrat Mountain comes into view. This geological wonder dominates the landscape for miles around, and is the perfect setting for the famous Montserrat Monastery.

Abadia de Montserrat

The world famous monastery high up in the mountain of Montserrat is our destination, where you will have the chance to visit the basilica, the Black Madonna, and even hear the choir. Tickets sell out fast for the Black Madonna and the choir, so we strongly advise buying your tickets beforehand. You can find all the information about how to buy your ticket in the Additional Info section below. If you are not interested in visiting inside the church, and you are joining us to see this amazing location and scenery, then you'll have plenty of time to wander around the stunning mountain paths, take the funicular to a stunning viewpoint, or follow your guide to the lookout at the Cross of St. Miquel. Montserrat is one of the most iconic attractions in all of Catalunya, and it never fails to delight.

3 hours

Black Madonna at Montserrat

Your morning visit to Montserrat also includes time to visit the famous Black Madonna. We will finish the walking tour in Montserrat at around 10.30am, and we recommend buying the tickets at or as close to 12.00pm as possible. The Boy's Choir sings at 1.00pm. We will leave Montserrat after the Boy's Choir sings, so you have time to do both, or just one activity as you prefer.

15 minutes

Escolania de Montserrat

Finally, before you leave Montserrat you will have the chance to listen to the world famous La Escolania Boys Choir, the oldest boy's choir in Europe. Tickets for this must be purchased separately before the tour starts. The Boy's Choir sings at 1.00pm, so please consider buying a joint ticket if you want to see both the Choir and the Black Madonna. We will leave Montserrat after the Boy's Choir sings, so you have time to do both, or just one activity as you prefer.

20 minutes