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Discover the wonders of the famous mountain Montserrat, a national Park and place of pilgrimage from millions of people around the world. Join your tour guide in an air-conditioned private vehicle in Barcelona for a drive up the mountain of Montserrat, named after its peculiar aspect with multitude of rock formations, it literally means saw mountain. Enjoy the view and hear about Montserrat’s Basilica and Monastery, home of la Moreneta (Black Madonna). We offer an early access to visit Montserrat Monastery before the crowds arrive. Once we arrive, you will enjoy a guided tour (45 minutes), where we will discover what is Montserrat and its the secrets, enter the basilica and touch the famous Black Madonna. After that, during your free time (2-hour), visit the farmer’s market, go to an easy walk to the Saint Miguel cross to enjoy a breathtaking view of Montserrat, take the Sant Joan Funicular, and much more. The tour concludes with a trip back to the meeting point in Barcelona.
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Round transfer from the centre of Barcelona to the Monastery
2-hour free time to explore Montserrat on your own
Small-group
English Professional tour guide
Ticket to listen to the Boys' Choir (only in "Montserrat with Boys' Choir" option)
Ticket to visit La Moreneta and audiovisual space (only in "Montserrat with La Moreneta" option)
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure Point
Placeta de Vicenç Albert Ballester, Ciutat Vella, Barcelona, Spain
The tour guide will be waiting at the meeting point, holding a red burgundy umbrella.
Return Details
Placeta de Vicenç Albert Ballester, Ciutat Vella, Barcelona, Spain
The tour guide will be waiting at the meeting point, holding a red burgundy umbrella.
Montserrat, Montserrat, Spain Montserrat is a mountain top monastery situated on top of an unusual rock mountain. It is the highest point of the Catalan lowlands. Montserrat monastery hosts “la Moreneta”, also called Black Madonna. The legend says that the benedictine monks found the statue, and they could not move the statue to build their monastery, so they decided to construct it around the statue. Montserrat was designated as a National Park in 1987. Nowadays, it is a site of pilgrimage for people around the world.
Once in Montserrat, enjoy a 45-minute small group guided tour, and then you will have 2 hours to explore on your own. You can visit the Museum, taste the monastery’s homemade liquor, go for an easy walk to Saint Miguel's cross for an incredible viewpoint, go up the Sant Joan Funicular, take wonderful pictures, buy local products from the farmer's market, and more. 180 minutes
Abadia de Montserrat, Montserrat, Spain The origin of the monastery is uncertain, but it is believed that the Virgin of Monsterrat (La Moreneta) was found around 880. (8.30 am and 1.30 pm tours include tickets to La Moreneta). According to the legends, the monks built the monastery around the statue. The monastery still functions to this day with over 70 monks. The basilica of Montserrat began its construction in the 16th century, and now houses an art museum. It is also the place where la Escolania, one of the oldest Boys’ Choirs in Europe, performs during religious ceremonies (you can listen to them on the 9.30 am tour). 30 minutes
Montserrat Museum, Montserrat, Spain In your free time, you can visit the Montserrat museum, which hosts six permanent art collections and two temporary. You will find pieces from famous artists such as Picasso, Dalí, Caravaggio, and also unknown but talented artists. 45 minutes
Funicular de Sant Joan, 08293 Monestir de Montserrat, Barcelona, Spanje In your free time, take the funicular and enjoy the panoramic view of the mountain. The funicular offers a view of the monastery as well as the breathtaking views from the Pyrenees. At the top, you can also visit Aula de Natura (Nature Centre), where you will learn about the history, flora and fauna of the mountain. 45 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible (Please let us know if this is your case since we need to arrange with the bus in advance)
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.
ximena_g
17 Nov 2024
Excellent tour and guide. The views of Montserrat were brethren taking. The tour guide was very knowledgeable. The wine getting and food superb
autumnf832
17 Nov 2024
This company left 20 people standing on the street without a pickup. No refund or anything. Unacceptable!!!! Multiple attempts to contact them went without response.
Michele_B
16 Nov 2024
The trip there was comfortable and friendly. Our guides, Angie and MK were terrific. Gave us lots of information on the way there and back as well as at Monserrat! They also have a good sense of humor. I would do the trip again and I highly recommend it. Actually, one could use more time there!
This tour in
Barcelona
is organized by
Barcelona Local Experiences
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