You will take the Track Railway at the foot the Montserrat Mountains to get to the Abbey of Santa Maria de Montserrat, a Benedictine monastery founded almost a millennium ago, home to a community of monks dedicated to prayer, work, and welcoming pilgrims. It is one of the most visited sanctuaries in Spain thanks to: Its religious significance. Its cultural and musical value. Its natural surroundings. The presence of the Virgin of Montserrat, patron saint of Catalonia.

One of the abbey's most emblematic features is the image of the Virgin of Montserrat, known as La Moreneta (the Little Dark One) because of her dark complexion. It is a 12th-century Romanesque carving. She is the patron saint of Catalonia (declared in 1881). The image is located behind the altar of the basilica, in a niche open to the public.

Get picked up from your accommodation in Barcelona and travel by private minivan into the Catalan heartland as your guide shares insights into local history and culture. Head to the mystic Montserrat Mountain, famous for its serrated skyline and dramatic peaks shaped over millions of years. Ascend to the top for unforgettable views.

Discover one of Catalonia’s most iconic landmarks on a guided tour of the Abbey of Montserrat. Perched high in the mountains, this Benedictine monastery has been a spiritual and cultural center for nearly a thousand years. Your guide will lead you through the basilica, where you’ll learn about the legendary Black Madonna, explore the monastery’s rich history, and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks. With a blend of culture, nature, and spirituality, this tour offers an unforgettable experience at one of Spain’s most remarkable sites.

Montserrat Boys’ Choir, which serves the sanctuary of Montserrat, is one of the oldest in Europe that accompanies religious ceremonies and communal prayers in the basilica,