Montserrat Experience at Montserrat Mountain

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An all-in-one entry package for Montserrat, covering the basilica, La Moreneta, the Montserrat Museum, open-air museum, audiovisual space, and audio guide.

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The Montserrat Experience is an attraction set in the mountain of Montserrat, roughly 50 kilometres northwest of Barcelona, combining entry to multiple sites across this distinctive serrated-peak massif that has served as a centre of Catalan identity and Benedictine monastic life since the eleventh century. The package covers the open-air museum, the Montserrat Museum, and an audiovisual space presenting the history of the mountain and its cultural significance through a new AV presentation. An audio guide is included throughout.

Visitors gain access to the basilica and to La Moreneta, the revered Romanesque statue of the Virgin of Montserrat housed within it, which has drawn pilgrims and travellers to the site for centuries. The Montserrat Museum holds a collection spanning Catalan painting, archaeological finds, and decorative arts. Tickets cover all listed entry points as a single package, with the starting point at Muntanya de Montserrat. Transport to and from the mountain and food and drinks are not included. The experience has no wheelchair access, and bookings are non-refundable. For broader trip planning, see things to do in Barcelona.

Why you'll love it

Explore Montserrat mountain, 50 km northwest of Barcelona
Entry to the open-air museum and Montserrat Museum included
Audiovisual presentation covers the mountain's full cultural history
Visit the basilica and see La Moreneta on site
Audio guide included throughout your visit
Benedictine monastic site active since the eleventh century

What's included

Entry to the open-air museum
Entry to the Montserrat Museum
Entry to the audiovisual space
Access to La Moreneta
Access to the basilica
Audio guide

Transport
Food and drinks

Good to know

Know before you go: Arrival and timing
Montserrat is a large mountain site with several distinct areas to explore, so plan to spend a good few hours here. Arrive at the starting point with time to get your bearings before heading into the various spaces included with your ticket. The mountain can be busy, particularly around the basilica and the access point for La Moreneta, so visiting earlier in the day generally means shorter queues.
Getting around the site
Your ticket covers the open-air museum, the Montserrat Museum, the audiovisual space, the basilica, and access to La Moreneta, along with an audio guide. Each area is a separate stop on the mountain, so expect to walk between them across uneven, sloping terrain. Wear comfortable, sturdy footwear. Food and drinks are not included, but facilities are available on site.
During your visit
The basilica is an active place of worship, so dress modestly and keep noise to a minimum inside. Photography policies may vary between spaces, particularly in the audiovisual area and around La Moreneta, so follow any guidance displayed on the day. Switch your phone to silent before entering the basilica and any enclosed exhibition areas.
Cancellation policy: These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

Frequently asked

What is the Montserrat Experience?

The Montserrat Experience is a visit to the iconic jagged peaks of Montserrat, a spiritual shrine and Catalan cultural centre outside Barcelona. It combines entry to a Benedictine monastery, two museums, a basilica, and a new audiovisual show about the history of Montserrat, all in one booking.

What is included in the Montserrat Experience ticket?

Your ticket covers entry to the open-air museum, the Montserrat Museum, and the audiovisual space, as well as access to La Moreneta and the basilica. An audio guide is also included. Transport and food and drinks are not included.

Where does the Montserrat Experience start?

The experience starts at Muntanya de Montserrat, the mountain itself, located outside Barcelona. Guests must arrange their own transport to and from the site.