Monastery of Sant Cugat Visit with Audio Guide

The Monastery of Sant Cugat features one of the most significant Romanesque cloisters in Barcelona. Visitors can explore its history and architecture with a ticket that includes an audio guide with two thematic tours of the monument.

Why visit the Monastery of Sant Cugat?

Located in the historic center of Sant Cugat del Vallès , the Monastery of Sant Cugat is a notable example of medieval art in Catalonia. Ticket holders can explore the entire monastic complex, which dates back to the 9th century. The ticket includes an audio guide in English, accessible on visitors' mobile phones.

The audio guide features two different tours. The first, "Feel the voice of the monastery", focuses on the history of this important Benedictine abbey, including access to the monastery church, highlighting the blend of Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque styles.

The second tour, "The book of medieval stone", provides access to the renowned Romanesque cloister, showcasing 31 capitals that narrate the customs of the Benedictine monks and biblical passages.

Opening hours

Cloister opening hours

From October 1 to May 31:

Tuesday to Saturday: 10:30 am to 1:30 pm and 4 pm to 7 pmSundays and holidays: 10:30 am to 2:30 pm

From June 1 to September 30:

Tuesday to Saturday: 10:30 am to 1:30 pm and 5 pm to 8 pmSundays and holidays: 10:30 am to 2:30 pm

Church opening hours

Monday to Sunday year-round: 8 am to 12 pm and 6 pm to 8:45 pm