A beautiful place and the cablecar up was brilliant. Nice sandwiches in the cafe and the furnicular up to the top of the mountain was great too. Such amazing views although sadly it was rainy and grey on the day we went. The ticket options were a bit confusing and it wasn’t clear which queue to get in for what. Overall worth a visit but the train back to Barcelona was chocca and we had to stand the whole way back which after all the walking was exhausting

The monastery is located in a very cool place. Parking costs €7. We didn't buy a ticket to enter the monastery, so we enjoyed the surroundings of the monastery. There are several viewing platforms and a large courtyard in front of the monastery, which is free to enter. If you are already going there, I recommend hiking in the mountains, the trails start at the monastery.

We had an amazing visit to Montserrat and would highly recommend it. First of all I would recommend watching YouTube videos ahead of time just so you are prepared since it is somewhat complicated to get there. Initially we signed up for a tour but all they were going to do is pick us up and drive us there. The cost structure makes no sense and was not cheap by any means. So we did it on our own which was not difficult. The R5 train leaves every hour from Plaza de Espanya and there is a ticket booth downstairs from the main floor specifically to sell tickets ahead of time. I would recommend getting the Trans Montserrat ticket which was 45 euros. It included everything but the cost of the boy's choir. It takes about an hour to get to the base of Montserrat then you catch an amazing cog wheel train up to the monastery. About 1/3 of the people on the train were not able to get on the cogwheel train initially. While they bought tickets for the R5, they did not buy a ticket to for the cogwheel train to the monastery nor the funicular from the monastery up the mountain. Fortunately, the ticket collector was very nice since people were in panic mode. There is a ticket machine, and he was helping them get their tickets. The train waited for everyone which again was very nice since it leaves every hour. I would recommend you buy your ticket the day before just in case there is a line at the ticket booth at Plaza de Espanya since if you miss the train, you are hanging around there for an hour. We hiked for about an hour which was more than enough for us. Definitely wear appropriate shoes since there are numerous areas of loose rocks and rock stair which fortunately have a rope to hang on to. Not a great place for those with acrophobia but the views were spectacular. This was for the Sant Joan funicular. The boy's choir was ala carte and well worth the price. Their voices were angelic. Multiple areas to eat and the prices were expensive but not Disneyland sort of expensive. We caught the train at 816am and were back in Barcelona by around 3pm so it was a long day. Loved every moment of it and would without a doubt return again. Enjoy.

The coolest trip. Incredible places and views. We went up to Montserrat by train, went to the Black Madonna, made a wish. Mandatory to visit - at 12:00 the performance of the boys' choir in the temple. Impressive.

If you love landscapes, religious buildings, and hiking all in one, this is the place to come! You need a whole day to fully explore this place which includes all the hiking trails. But be sure to go to Pl. Espanya station the day before and buy a combined ticket which includes everything you need (including a buffet which I highly recommend). On the day, I would take the 1st train (around 8am) of the R5 line to "Monistrol de Montserrat" so you have plenty of time to explore the place. Most people who come here end up missing a lot of the trails. There are 2 rack railways within Montserrat (Sant Joan & Santa Cova) which will take you to different areas of the mountain. This is included in the combined ticket. You should also download a map of the mountain onto your phone when you purchase the ticket, and study it and plan your walk accordingly. Happy hiking!

Very interesting place. In addition to monastery the impressive art collection. Spectacular mountain views. I wish we bought package without train tickets from Barcelona. We went to Manresa later and ended up paying more than if we got separate ticket.

I got here by means of a bus from the main train station in Barcelona. It arrived at Montserrat (main area) at 10 AM and left at 6 PM, which was a good amount of time to explore the monastery area and then do some hiking. The monastery and area is very nice, but it's the mountain itself that is the star attraction. Stunning scenery! and several great trails. Were I to return, I would stay overnight. There's enough to see in the area to justify two days, if the weather is good for hiking on the mountain.

Nice mountains on the way. Went up the Basilica to take pics and on the way down, took gondola where you see the slopes and grandeur of the mountains. Followed by a nice lunch at the farmhouse…I really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere there. Our tour guide Trinidad, did a great job.

Our guide, Alan was a fantastic source of information on the history, flora and fauna, architecture, and the facts of Montserrat. Even though this park cannot be seen all in one day, what we did visit and experience was enough to spark my genuine interest in learning more. Prepare to walk, bring some water and be conscious to the preservation of the grounds and the park.

We had a fantastic time on our visit to Montserrat. We bought the Trans Montserrat combined ticket which included return train travel, return cable car, entrance to the Basilica and unlimited rides on the funiculars. I had also bought Boys Choir tickets on line a month or so earlier. When we arrived at the monastery the fog was just coming over so we had a coffee before deciding to do some walks and catch the St Joan funicular regardless of the weather. Once back at the Basilica we enjoyed a good look around before waiting for the 1pm Boys Choir performance. It was beautiful. Upon leaving the Basilica we were happy to see that the fog had completely lifted and we were able to catch the funicular and walk again in a different direction and enjoy spectacular views. Our last walk was out to the Cross which has the best views back over the monastery. I would definitely recommend a day spent in this beautiful place- you don't need to do a tour- just wear your hiking boots and remember to book the Boys Choir.