Montserrat Trip & Rack Railway Train

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Excellent. Miss Ana was very clear in her explanations. It's clear that she has a perfect command of the subject and both languages. She displayed the best attitude and smile throughout the entire trip.

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Excellent. Miss Ana was very clear in her explanations. It's clear that she has a perfect command of the subject and both languages. She displayed the best attitude and smile throughout the entire trip.

  Alicia Marchina

Set off on a journey to Montserrat from Barcelona. When you get to the bottom of the holy mountain take a traditional rack railway train ride to Montserrat Abbey, one of Spain’s most important religious sites.

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Set off on a journey to Montserrat from Barcelona. When you get to the bottom of the holy mountain take a traditional rack railway train ride to Montserrat Abbey, one of Spain’s most important religious sites.

Montserrat Half-Day Trip & Rack Railway Train Ride

Leaving Barcelona by bus, we'll head further inland and, after about an hour's journey, we'll take the famous Montserrat rack railway train. During the 15-minute ride uphill to a height of almost 2,000 feet (600 meters), you'll look out at stunning scenery.

After admiring some incredible views, we'll arrive at the Montserrat Sanctuary. This place is well-known for its rocky surroundings and is considered a place of worship due to the miraculous apparition of the Virgin Mary in one of the mountain's caves.

In Montserrat, meaning "mountain saw" in Catalan, we'll visit the Basilica, which houses the beautiful twelfth-century ‘Virgen Moreneta’, Catalonia’s patron saint. For centuries, this temple was one of Spain’s most popular pilgrimage sites.

After exploring the basilica's interior, we'll give you some free time so that you can taste various different typical liquors from Montserrat. This tour also includes free admission to Montserrat’s Espai Audio Visual Museum, which you'll also be able to visit during your free time if you wish.

We'll then return to the starting point in Barcelona and finish the tour.

Itinerary Adjustments

Please be aware that, although we'll visit all the places mentioned, the order may change.

Aeri Cable Car

Depending on availability, during the booking process, you can also choose the option to reach Montserrat in a cable car from the Aeri company. This option will only be available in the afternoon tour. Please note that the Aeri cable car installations are not adapted for people with reduced mobility and they must book the rack railway train ride to Montserrat.

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Duration

5 - 7h.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Transport by bus

English–speaking guide

Admission tickets

Rack railway in Montserrat

Aeri cable car (depending on availability)

Liquor tasting

When to book?

You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.

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Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Accessible only for folding chairs.
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Pets

Not permitted.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

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A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?

A - Depending on the date, time, or language selected, this tour may be offered by different local suppliers: Julia Travel España Corporate name: JULIA TRAVEL S.L.U Registered Office: C/ Pablo Iglesias 84 , Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): B29045895 Contact information Email: incoming@julia.net Phone: +34 91 559 96 05 This supplier is commited to providing services in accordance with applicable European Union laws. Amigo Tours España Corporate name: Amigo Group Europa, S.L. Registered Office: Calle Francisco Silvela, 42, planta 1, Madrid, Spain Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): B87468732 Contact information Email: madrid@amigotours.com Phone: +34 91 129 34 83 - This supplier is commited to providing services in accordance with applicable European Union laws.

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Cancellations

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
Meeting point

Meeting point

Estación del Norte.

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5 out of 1,203 review

8.6 / 10

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May / 27 / 2025

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Marlon

Alajuela, Costa Rica

La actividad muy buena, me gustaría nos acompañarán los guías un poco más durante el recorrido,entiendo que no en el templo, pero quizás en la plazoleta frente al templo. Pero en general increíbles vistas. La guía Julia explica muy claramente. Translate this opinion into English.

The activity was very good. I'd like the guides to accompany us a little longer during the tour. I understand not in the temple, but perhaps in the small square in front of it. But overall, the views were incredible. Our guide, Julia, explains very clearly. Opinion translated. Show original.

Operated by: Julia Travel España

I travelled with my partner

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May / 04 / 2025

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Emilio Salazar Fernández

Monterrey, Nuevo LeÓn, Mexico

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Lorena's care was a relief from the stress we felt as this was my first time using the service. Lorena is a very special person to us, thanks to her positive attitude toward serving seniors. My wife and friends who are accompanying us mentioned that we will soon be using her CIVITATIS Booking Services to offer tours. Best regards. Opinion translated. Show original.

Operated by: Julia Travel España

I travelled with friends

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Apr / 26 / 2025

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Araceli

Spain

El rollo ha sido que la guía de inglés y español era la misma persona y tenías que esperar mucho cada vez que explicaba algo para que lo repitiera en tu idioma . Esto ha sido pesado . Y el tiempo ha ido justo , sería mejor añadir al menos media hora . El resto muy bien . Translate this opinion into English.

The problem was that the English and Spanish guides were the same person, and you had to wait a long time for them to repeat it in your language every time they explained something. This was tedious. And we were short on time; it would have been better to add at least half an hour. The rest was great. Opinion translated. Show original.

Operated by: Julia Travel España

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Apr / 25 / 2025

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Karla Somuano

Atizapan, Mexico

Iván quien fue nuestro guía super atento y amable , en general todo perfecto solo que la explicación en la actividad no es clara ya que solo nos subieron en el tren y bajamos de la montaña en autobús y en realidad lo lindo de trayecto es es subir y bajar por el tren Ojalá pudieran especificar que solo es la subida y tampoco tienes opción a poder bajar tú por tu cuenta ya que el tiempo es justo Pero sin duda Ivan hace que la experiencia sea aún más hermosa ! Translate this opinion into English.

Ivan, who was our guide, was super attentive and friendly. In general, everything was perfect, except that the explanation of the activity was not clear since they only took us up on the train and we went down the mountain by bus. In reality, the nice part of the trip was going up and down on the train. I wish they could specify that it was only the ascent and that you also didn't have the option of going down on your own since time was limited. But without a doubt, Ivan made the experience even more beautiful! Opinion translated. Show original.

Operated by: Julia Travel España

I travelled with friends

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Apr / 07 / 2025

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Fernando

Uruguay

Muy lindo paseo!! Se respira una paz increíble en la iglesia de Monserrat. La virgen morena es hermosa. Lo único que nos quedó un poco de lástima es de no haber podido llegar a visitar el museo, porque cerró más temprano. Los guías Jessica y Carlos fueron muy atentos y amables con nosotros. Translate this opinion into English.

A very nice walk! The church of Monserrat exudes incredible peace. The Virgin Mary is beautiful. The only thing we were a little sorry about was not being able to visit the museum because it closed early. The guides, Jessica and Carlos, were very attentive and kind to us. Opinion translated. Show original.

Operated by: Julia Travel España

I travelled with teenagers

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