We visited in the late afternoon and there was no crowd whatsoever. We definitely up close and personal with the Black Madonna and child. Just as an underscore, that whole day was fabulous…..worth every euro and more.

Yes as long as you let them know your address and it’s within the city vicinity. They are usually very accommodating.

Yes, at Sagrada Familia you have one hour lunch break. There are many restaurants you can have a lunch meal.

I don't recall exactly. I think Segrada Familia was about 20 euro per person extra. There was also an optional funicular to a higher part of Montserrat for 8 euro per person. All the other entrance fees were already included.

The Guide drives you up to Monserrat and explains all about the place. He gives a short tour then gives you a suggested itinerary to follow in a 2 hour period. He then makes a meeting place and you have 2 hours to explore in your own timing. There are many things to see and do at Monserrat so you can choose what you want to do and see. The Guide then does a walking tour of Barcelona old town before dropping you off at Sagrada Familia where you have 1 hour to see the church. He meets you at a meeting place after that and then takes you to a few other places.