L'Escolania de Montserrat Tours

Add listening to the ethereal choir songs of one of Europe’s oldest boys choirs to your list of reasons to explore the craggy Montserrat mountainside not far from Barcelona. The boys choir, which dates back to the 13th or 14th century, is not only historic but also world famous, having recorded albums and toured to countries around the globe.
The boys, who range from ages 9-14, go to school here at the monastery, and sing in the basilica, where the public can come to watch. The roughly 50 singers are carefully selected based on a handful of criteria, one of course being their musical ability. Lucky for Montserrat visitors, the choir usually performs twice daily, making a visit to the mountainside getaway just that much more magical.
Practical Info
Note that getting to Montserrat from Barcelona can be a bit tricky, as it requires coordinating times between the train from Barcelona and the cable car or rack railway to the monastery. To make planning easier, you may wish to consider an organized day trip.
Address: Passeig de l´Escolania, Montserrat, Catalonia 08199, Spain
Hours: The choir performs twice daily at midday (usually 1pm on weekdays), & at 6:45 p.m. They do not perform during Christmastime, during the month of July, or during various school holidays.
8 Tours and Activities to Experience L'Escolania de Montserrat
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Montserrat Royal Basilica Half-Day Trip from Barcelona
Explore the Royal Basilica and Monastery of Montserrat independently on this half-day trip from Barcelona. Travel by coach to the spectacular, mountainside Benedictine abbey, one of Spain’s most popular pilgrimage sites for its revered "Black Madonna" statue. Then, enjoy free time to explore, making this one of the most flexible Montserrat tours from Barcelona available.
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$68.04
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Montserrat Monastery with Cava Wine Tasting Small Group Tour from Barcelona
Enjoy beautiful mountain scenery, history, and wine during this 10-hour, small-group excursion that includes a visit to Montserrat Monastery and a winery tasting near Barcelona. Drive by air-conditioned van to the hilltop religious site of Montserrat, where you'll enjoy spectacular views and see the Black Virgin, a 12th-century religious icon. Then head to Sant Sadurni d'Anoia, the nexus of Catalonia's wine industry, where you'll visit a winery for a tasting. Along the way you'll get personal attention from your knowledgeable guide.
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$112.04
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$112.04
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Montserrat 7-hour Private Tour from Barcelona with Lunch
Visit the Santa María de Montserrat Abbey on this private tour of Montserrat. You’ll travel with a personal guide by train from Barcelona, then ascend by rack railway or cable car to the mountaintop Benedictine monastery. Listen to the lilting voices of L’Escolania de Montserrat, a renowned boys’ choir, and see the famed Black Virgin (La Moreneta). Hotel pickup is included on this 7-hour tour, with drop-off at Plaza de España in Barcelona.
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$290.70
Price varies by group size
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$290.70
Price varies by group size
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Day Trip From Barcelona: Private Half-Day Montserrat Tour With Pickup
Explore Montserrat in the company of just your party and a guide with this private tour. Explore one of Spain's most important religious sites and learn about pilgrimage routes; visit a local farmers' market and sample cheeses and liquors, then explore the monastery of Monserrat mountain where you will hear a boys' choir and see the famed Black Madonna.
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$147.21
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$147.21
Price varies by group size
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Private Montserrat Monastery with Wine and Cava Tasting Day Trip from Barcelona
Leave Barcelona’s city sights behind you and venture into the Spanish hills on this private, full-day tour. Following pickup from your hotel, travel into the heart of Catalonia to the UNESCO-listed mountain of Montserrat. Explore Santa Maria de Montserrat, where ancient treasures await, then venture on to Spain’s so-called Cava Trail for a cellar tour and cava tasting at a winery. Receive the undivided attention of your personal guide on this private tour.
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$830.85
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$830.85
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Montserrat Full Day & Santa Cecilia Monastery - English only
If you only have time for one day tour from Barcelona, a visit to the mountaintop Montserrat Monastery should be top of your list. On this full-day tour, you can explore the Royal Basilica, see the sacred Black Madonna, and enjoy an exclusive tour of the Sacristy. Finish off the experience with a delicious brunch of traditional Tapas, accompanied by wine tasting.
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$99.46
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$99.46
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Private Half-Day Montserrat Tour in Afternoon - With Pickup
Afternoon is a best time to visit Montserrat mountain and monastery and you would experiencing all Attractions of in Montserrat in this private tour from Barcelona .
You Would Start your day trip with hassle-free pickup by your driver guide from Your Hotel and heading to Montserrat Mountain .
Then you Would Exploring Natural park of Montserrat , Attending at Choir Performance , Visiting Monastery , Visiting Famous Black Madonna of Spain And Attending At Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey in Planned way and without any waste of Time in Queue would be our Special Offer in This Tour .
This Day trip from Barcelona is exclusively for your party to Ensures personalized experience .
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$134.84
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$134.84
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Montserrat Private Tour with Lunch
Enjoy a private full day tour to Montserrat Mountain !
Travel by train from Barcelona with your private licensed guide to the town of Monistrol, located at the bottom of the mountain. Then ascend by cable car to the mountain top.
You will be able to visit the medieval monastery of Montserrat, dating from the 11th century, visiting its main buildings such as the Basilica of Montserrat, in which we can see the most worshipped virgin of Catalonia - The Black Madonna.
•Private tour to Montserrat Mountain with a licensed tour guide.
•Enjoy a typical breakfast including coffee and a locally made pastries.
•Train tickets to Montserrat are included in the tour.
•Enjoy the Montserrat cable car experience.
•Lunch at the monastery restaurant.
•Hotel pickup is included, with drop-off at Plaza de España in Barcelona.
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$216.48
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$216.48
Price varies by group size
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Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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