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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Take a short trip from Barcelona to nearby Catalonia's Montserrat on this small-group tour! With a local guide, head to the top of this rugged mountain to see its main attraction, the Virgin of Montserrat. Then take a walk to enjoy amazing views, or check out a museum. You can combine this experience with another quintessential Barcelona activity by upgrading to include a skip-the-line ticket to Antoni Gaudi’s extraordinary La Sagrada Familia basilica. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 20 people.
Entry/Admission - Basilica de la Sagrada Familia if selected during the reservation
Local guide
Time to visit the Black Madonna and listen to Boy's Choir. Please read Additional Notes Carefully
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Montserrat cable car (approx. 8 euros)
Ticket to see the Boy's Choir
Entrance to see the Black Madonna and/or Basilica
Departure Point
C/ Palau de la Música, 1, 08003 Barcelona, Spanje
Explore Catalunya Office. We are located in a little alley between the Palau de la Música building and Via Laietana, opposite the Palau de la Música's cafeteria.
Return Details
C/ Palau de la Música, 1, 08003 Barcelona, Spanje
Explore Catalunya Office. We are located in a little alley between the Palau de la Música building and Via Laietana, opposite the Palau de la Música's cafeteria.
Palace of Catalan Music, Barcelona, Spain This tour leaves from right across the famous Palau de la Musica, one of Barcelona's most visited attractions. It is not possible to visit inside at this time of the morning, but the Modernist facade is worth more than few photographs. 15 minutes
Port Vell (Old Port), Barcelona, Spain We leave for Montserrat at 8.30am, heading down towards the old port of Barcelona and then on past the Columbus Statue at the end of the Ramblas.
Montjuic, Barcelona, Spain As we head out of the city, you will pass Montjuïc. This area, is the site of the Olympic Stadium and is known as the lungs of Barcelona. Your guide will tell you more about the history of the famous hill as you drive by.
Montserrat, Montserrat, Spain Less than an hour after leaving Barcelona, the unforgettable sight of Montserrat Mountain comes into view. This geological wonder dominates the landscape for miles around, and is the perfect setting for the famous Montserrat Monastery.
Abadia de Montserrat, Montserrat, Spain The world famous monastery high up in the mountain of Montserrat is our destination, where you will have the chance to visit the basilica and see the Black Madonna. Tickets can be purchased separately in our office before the tour. You'll also have time to wander around the stunning mountain paths, take the funicular to a stunning viewpoint, or follow your guide to the lookout at the Cross of St. Miquel. Montserrat is one of the most iconic attractions in all of Catalunya, and it never fails to delight. 180 minutes
Black Madonna at Montserrat, Montserrat, Spain Your morning visit to Montserrat also includes time to visit the famous Black Madonna. We will finish the walking tour in Montserrat at around 10.30am, and we recommend buying the tickets at or as close to 12.00pm as possible. The Boy's Choir sings at 1.00pm We will leave Montserrat after the Boy's Choir sings, so you have time to do both, or just one activity as you prefer. 15 minutes
Escolania de Montserrat, Spain Finally, before you leave Montserrat you will have the chance to listen to the world famous La Escolania Boys Choir, the oldest boy's choir in Europe. Tickets for this must be purchased separately before the tour starts.
The Boy's Choir sings at 1.00pm, so please consider buying a joint ticket if you want to see both the Choir and the Black Madonna. We will leave Montserrat after the Boy's Choir sings, so you have time to do both, or just one activity as you prefer. 20 minutes
Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain On this tour you have the option to buy skip-the-line tickets to the Sagrada Familia if they are available. Please note that this is not a guided visit, but an audio tour. Tickets are incredibly difficult to purchase for the Sagrada Familia, so this is a good option for anybody not wanting to miss out on one of Barcelona's most iconic attractions. 60 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour operates in English only
Your morning visit to Montserrat also includes time to visit the famous Black Madonna. Tickets for this must be purchased separately by following this link: https://tickets.montserratvisita.com/en/357-tickets/6182-ticket-to-the-throne-of-our-lady
If you want to listen to the world famous La Escolania Boys Choir, the oldest boy's choir in Europe, you must purchased seperate tickets before the tour starts. You can purchase tickets for this by following this link: https://tickets.montserratvisita.com/en/357-tickets/6183-ticket-to-the-boys-choir-escolania
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Joseph_M
09 Oct 2024
This is a great half day tour. Tour much to see in a half day. Recommend full day if your time allows. Will go back for a full day in the future.
danielsC2056RM
07 Oct 2024
Our guide Rodrigo was amazing! He was very knowledgeable and shared many interesting stories from his own life that tied into the tour information. He also gave us many great recommendations on what to do around the area. Highly recommend going on a tour with him as your guide!
krismY6624MU
07 Oct 2024
Spectacular views! Outstanding tour. Visited the Black Madonna and heard the Boys Choir. Wonderful tour guide; Rod. Extremely knowledgeable, considerate and good sense of humor.Recommend you take the full day tour. 1/2 day was not enough.
This tour in
Barcelona
is organized by
Explore Catalunya
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