Historical Montserrat Half-day Hiking Tour From Barcelona

If you like to be a little adventurous, this trip is for you. Not only do you get to explore lovely Monserrat, but you get to see some syunning views on the small hike. After exploring the monastery, you take the funicular up and then walk back down. The walk is mostly downhill and doable if you have a basic level of fitness. Jordi, our guide, was very good and looked after us well on a very hot day. He was full of interesting facts and stories and made the day extra special!

Our experience with this tour was unfortunately disrupted by significant organizational issues. Pickup was approximately 30 minutes late, and after we had already been driving for about 20 minutes, the driver was instructed to turn back because two guests had been left behind. At that point, nearly an hour had been lost, and I decided not to continue with the tour. That said, I want to give the company credit for how they handled the situation afterward. They immediately acknowledged the problem, allowed us to leave the tour without difficulty, and processed a full refund the same day. While the operational execution on our tour was disappointing, the customer service response was professional and fair. I hope the company can improve its coordination and logistics, as the willingness to take responsibility when things go wrong is clearly there.

Our guides Juan and Frank took wonderful care of us on our 2+ hour hike. We appreciated the history and nature color they gave to our drive there and walk up and down the mountain. Be advised the hike is rather steep and the way down is rocky with steps that are far apart.

Frank is warm, funny, and knowledgeable. This was my 2nd time doing this tour with Frank. A must on your list

Jesus was great! He showed us the sights, was so well planned, and didn’t rush us one bit. He was full of great information

Montserrat was breathtaking!! This tour made it so easy, loved being picked up in the city and being told about some of the history of Barcelona on the drive and also learning about Montserrat We were there on November 7th and although it was a sunny day it was very cold so layer up for sure! Worth being cold for a few hours to see the beautiful landscape Also loved the shops and local market afterwards

Super nice tour with a guide named Gorge (hope I spell it right). No need to be afraid of hiking, because the most of the way is downhill. The tour is for a group of max 8 people, which is just perfect.

Wonderfuk tour! A great way to experience Montserrat and the monastery in a few hours. The hike is 90% downhill so not difficult.

jorge(George) was a delight. He was informative about himself, Barcelona and the Montserrat history. He cared about what he was sharing. He was very patient with the other 4 people who booked at our time. He gave more than 100%. My friend and I enjoyed the time for sure.

Jesus was a fabulous guide - so thoughtful, informative and energetic. Touring Monserrat including the gorgeous surrounding trails is highly recommended

My favourites were the views of the mountsides from the trail accessed by the tram. The cool crisp air was invigorating.

Trip to Montserrat was amazing. The site is amazing, inspirational and awe inspiring. Our tour guide Geordi was knowledgeable, friendly and took great care of the entire group. We would highly recommend this tour.

Nice visit to the monastery and mountain, and a great (easier) hike. Our guide showed us lots of interesting things along the route and had lots of information throughout the tour. Would definitely recommend.

Pleasant tour of Montserrat. Fermi is very knowledgable and also a well accomplished climber. It hike with beautiful. This was a highlight to our trip

Our guide, Frank, was excellent! So knowledgeable, kind and responsive. He adapted to our hike to meet our interests. the entire tour was stunning, too! We learned so much about Monserrat and experienced its beautiful surroundings. I highly recommend this tour — simply amazing.

What a challenging and amazing hike with beautiful views. Fermi took us beyond the normal hike all the way to the top of one of the mountains. He provided great information on the Monastery. He gauged our ability levels and asked how far we wanted to push ourselves. There were some challenging and strenuous sections, and the views were amazing. One of the best parts of our long vacation.

As part of our trip to Barcelona, our travel agent scheduled a half day hike of Montserrat for my wife and I. We were picked up at our hotel in Barcelona, and made the trip to Montserrat about 45 minutes away. Not sure what to expect, we set out with our two guide (Fermi and Frank) on the Western face of the mountain. Having singled us out as "being in good shape", we embarked on the hike of a lifetime, pushing us physically, for an amazing day. Steep climbs were rewarded with amazing views. Our guides were kind and made us feel safe, in addition to providing water and orienteering advice. On our descent, we had a wonderful lunch on a mountain crag with views to die for. The descent was as exciting as the ascent, and the hike is one that we will always remember.

Wonderful walk. The scenery is breathtaking and Cinto was amicable and knowledgeable about the area. Being picked up and dropped off from the hotel made this such an easy day. An uplifting place to visit.

I signed up for the group hike but it ended up just being myself and Fermi. From the beginning, Fermi was very welcoming and outgoing and made sure to point out certain landmarks on our way to Monserrat. Once there, we took a tour of the monastery and then made our way up the funicular to the top. We were lucky enough to see a herd of mountain goats so we made our way to the top of the mountain to get a better glimpse. The views are absolutely stunning. Fermi made sure to point out different aspects of the trail and the area, as a whole, which was much appreciated. As we descended, it became a bit more difficult but we made it down the mountain. I would caution beginners or people with limited mobility to tell Fermi up front so he can tailor your hike to your needs. I'd rate my hike as moderate to difficult which I did not expect, but none the less enjoyed the challenge which only made it more fun. If you are in BCN for an extended stay and want to take a break from Gaudi and the city life, I highly recommend taking in nature and the stunning views of Montserrat with Fermi-he's a pro!

<p>Montserrat was breathtaking! And our guide, Cinto was very knowlegeable and friendly. Definitely a must see when in Barcelona :</p>

<p>One of the highlights of our trip, simply amazing and beautiful. We had a great guide who was informative, but easy going and very likable. We arrived early so the lines to see the Black Madonna were short. The Black Madonna was really profound whether you are religious or not, it just has a cool presence and aura to it. It was chilly on the mtn and we were grateful for wearing layers. Our hike was AWESOME. Moderate hike/climb, but incredibly beautiful. Our teenager even loved the entire trip!! If you are going to Montserrat, take the time for the hike, it is worth it. You'll see incredible rock structures and stunning views, enjoy fresh air, and gain just enough history and story-telling to keep it interesting, but without boring you. We saw lots of rock climbers which was neat. The drive is a solid 45 minutes from Barcelona. We were shuttled in a comfortable van in a group of 7 our guide 3 of us 2 other couples. Great time, highly recommend!!</p>

<p>This was an amazing experience. Our guide promptly picked us up and took us to Monserrat. We went to see the Black Madonna first to beat the crowds. This was a great idea, since when we returned from the mountain, there were a lot of tour buses and people. We had an amazing, personalized tour and hike. We ended up being the only 2 people, so it was a great experience, walking at our own pace, and seeing everything we could want.</p> <p>I was very impressed at the care our guide took in picking up garbage, moving loose stones, and even scolding a young teen who was throwing rocks that could hurt someone. He loved nature, as we do, and it showed. </p> <p>It rained, a lot, on our way down, but it didn't bother us at all. It was a beautiful day and a great way to see a beautiful part of the world. We ended the day at the local market buying fresh, locally made cheese, honey and treats. Awesome experience!</p>

<p>This tour was great! There happened to be nobody else on this tour besides my husband and I. Therefore, we had a really nice, personal hike with our guide and his wife. The scenery was beautiful and the hike was not difficult. We had a chance to visit the monastery before beginning our hike. We also had the opportunity to buy some snacks from a local street market after our hike.</p>

<p>This hike was great. Our Guide was patient and extremely knowledgeable giving us a full tour of the Monastary. The views on the hike were breathtaking, the snow capped Pyrennes, the Mediteranean in the distance. The Guide picked us up at the prearranged meeting point, my husband and I were the only two on the tour so received his full attention. He did not hurry us and we could follow our own pace. We were delivered back to our hotel in Barcelona mid afternoon. Wonderful day, highlight of our three weeks in Europe this past winter. Norma</p>

<p>This hike was a bit more challenging than we expected, but the views were worth the challenge. Our guide pushed us to experience the less touristical routes as he called them, and we were wise to take his recommendations, as the scenery was spectacular. I would highly recommend, but be sure to hit the stair climber a few weeks prior to get your legs ready!</p>

<p>It was a great day. The tour of Montserrat was very nice plus the hike afterwards offered wonderful views and a chance to see old hermit caves and shrines.</p>

<p>The tour group was larger than expected so we had 2 guides. Joaquim and Pera.<br/> Pera lead the small group of us who did the longer hike. The longer hike option is harder than I would have thought. There are some trails with loose rocks and tricky footing. But Pera did a great job of taking care of those of us who needed a bit more help on those sections.<br/> Make sure to wear runners or some type of shoes with some grip and suitable for walking down uneven trails as well as some concrete paths. Definitely no flipflops or heels on this tour. <br/> The scenery is totally stunning, and we even had a foggy day. This is lovely change from the city.</p>

Genialer Guide (sein Name Uni) mit exzellenten Deutschkenntnissen. Wunderbare Wanderung in Monserrat. Trekkingschuhe auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert!