Montserrat Monastery Tour from Barcelona Including Cog-Wheel Train Ride. Visit Santa Maria de Montserrat, one of Spain’s most important pilgrimage sites, on this 4.5-hour tour from Barcelona. With an expert guide, enjoy a panoramic cog-wheel train ride up the majestic Montserrat mountain, and take in gorgeous views of Barcelona and Catalonia, as well as the mountain’s incredible rock formations. Then, explore the Benedictine Santa Maria de Montserrat abbey and visit the Royal Basilica of Montserrat to see the famous 12th-century carving Our Lady of Montserrat, also known as La Moreneta (the Dark One). Book and Save 10% Off Montserrat Monastery Tour from Barcelona Including Cog-Wheel Train Ride.