The Montserrat Monastery ticket
Previously, entry to Montserrat Monastery was free. During the COVID-19 pandemic access was restricted. This regulation remained in place even after the pandemic and since May 2023, visitors have to pay an entrance fee to Montserrat Monastery. Officially, the monastery emphasizes the benefits of the fee for everyone: “To make the visit more enjoyable for all, to preserve the spiritual atmosphere, and at the same time to contribute to the protection and preservation of Montserrat.” The Montserrat Monastery entrance fee applies to tourists residing outside of Catalonia and the rest of Spain who wish to visit the sanctuary (including the atrium, the basilica, and the Cambril). Conversely, if you are Spanish – you can still enter the monastery for free.
Exceptions to the entrance fee are made for all persons participating in liturgical events such as the monastery mass, other celebrations or confession, as well as guests staying overnight in the guesthouse, hotel, cells or hostel.
The entrance fee is used to finance the upkeep of Montserrat and to support social projects. Around 2,000,000 visitors come here each year. Ticket sales allow for capacity control and regulate visitor access, especially during peak season. If you want to be sure of getting an entrance ticket to Montserrat Monastery for your desired travel date , you can order it right here. I would recommend doing this so you don’t waste time and money planning your trip. Here’s the link to the ticket shop to secure your spot . This ticket grants you access to the public areas of the monastery
-> directly to the Ticket purchase
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If you want to visit the monastery, you’ll also need a ticket for the mountain railway if you’re arriving by train. This is available as a combination ticket – and even includes the train ticket from Barcelona! Find out more in the Montserrat Ticket Overview.
Montserrat monastery ticket with the choir
Montserrat Abbey is particularly famous for the Escolania, one of the oldest and most renowned boys’ choirs in Europe. Around 50 boys, aged 9 to 14, attend school at the abbey and sing regularly in the basilica. These concerts are well-known and popular with many visitors. The choir has existed since the 13th century and is highly recommended for anyone wishing to experience the unique spiritual atmosphere and special character of Montserrat. If you are visiting the abbey, you can book a concert here – please note: the choir concerts only take place from Monday to Friday!
Further links for your trip
- all the information about Montserrat, Barcelona
- worth knowing about the monastery of Montserrat
- so, are you coming with the Montserrat rack railway to the monastery
- so, are you coming with the Montserrat cable car to the monastery
- here you can, at the monastery of Montserrat Parking
- note the Montserrat opening Hours
Frequently asked questions to the monastery of Montserrat ticket
Yes, tourists must pay an entrance fee to visit Montserrat Monastery. This measure was introduced to regulate visitor numbers, preserve the spiritual atmosphere of the monastery, and contribute to the conservation of Montserrat. Entrance fees cover access to the sanctuary, including the atrium, the basilica, and the Cambril.
Yes, certain groups are exempt from the entrance fee, including those participating in liturgical events such as the monastery mass, other masses and celebrations or confession, as well as residents of Catalonia and the rest of Spain, and guests staying in the guesthouse, hotel, cells or hostel.
The entrance fees are used to finance the upkeep of Montserrat and to support social projects promoted by the monastery.
