Best Tours in Olesa de Montserrat

Explore Montserrat Abbey and its remarkable surroundings at your own pace with an entrance ticket and a convenient audio guide accessible directly on your smartphone. Begin your visit at the Information Office and discover the most important sites of the Sanctuary through the Open-Air Museum, accompanied by a downloadable audio guide. Visit the Throne of Our Lady, home to La Moreneta, the revered statue of the Virgin Mary, and explore the Audiovisual Space “Montserrat Portes Endins,” which reveals the history and significance of Montserrat through three central themes: the mountain, the monastery and the sanctuary. Your ticket also includes entry to the Museum of Montserrat, home to one of Catalonia’s most important art collections. Admire works by artists including Caravaggio, El Greco, Rusiñol, Casas, Picasso, Dalí and Monet, as well as archaeological treasures from the Ancient Near East, Egypt and the Holy Land. Temporary exhibitions complement the permanent collection. As you explore, your audio guide provides engaging commentary on Montserrat’s nearly thousand-year history, religious traditions and cultural importance. Discover the story of the Benedictine monastery, its musical heritage and the Escolania, one of Europe’s oldest choir schools, while taking in the dramatic mountain landscape and its historic hiking trails.

Discover the breathtaking beauty and rich heritage of Montserrat with a round-trip ticket for the Aeri de Montserrat cable car and self-guided audio tour. Ride the iconic cable car up Montserrat in just five minutes, traveling 1,350 meters at an average speed of 5 m/s. As you ascend inclines of up to 45%, enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and the monumental Rosary of the Virgin. Once at the top, explore Montserrat at your own pace with your audio guide. Discover the facade of the Benedictine monastery, founded in the 11th century, and learn about the sanctuary’s religious and cultural significance. Hear about the revered 12th-century sculpture of the Virgin of Montserrat and discover the history of the Escolania, one of Europe’s oldest music schools for children. Your audio guide will lead you through the key highlights of Montserrat, bringing its history, traditions, art, and religious heritage to life. With the freedom to pause and explore whenever you like, this experience combines the convenience of a round-trip cable car ticket with an informative self-guided tour of one of Catalonia’s most iconic destinations.

Discover the breathtaking beauty and rich heritage of Montserrat with a round-trip ticket for the Aeri de Montserrat cable car. Ride the iconic cable car up Montserrat in just five minutes, traveling 1,350 meters at an average speed of 5 m/s. As you ascend inclines of up to 45%, enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and the monumental Rosary of the Virgin. Once at the top, explore Montserrat at your own pace. Discover the facade of the Benedictine monastery, founded in the 11th century.