Montserrat & Cogwheel Train, Gourmet Wine Tasting & Tapas/Lunch
Montserrat & Cogwheel Train, Gourmet Wine Tasting & Tapas/Lunch
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Half-Day Montserrat Small Group Guided Tour from Barcelona
4.9(6724 reviews)Barcelona, SpainRef. viator-16168P9
5h15DurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel
About this experience
Travelers will leave Barcelona in the morning for a half-day excursion to Montserrat. A private air-conditioned coach will transport the group, guided by a local expert familiar with the history and legends of the area. Departure is from Estación de Francia. Upon arrival at Montserrat, guests will have early access to the monastery, allowing for a guided tour of the basilica and monastery that lasts 45 minutes. Highlights include a view of the Black Madonna, La Moreneta. After the tour, there are 2 hours of free time available for visitors to explore the museum, sample home-made monastery liqueur, hike to the Saint Miguel Cross viewpoint, or take the Sant Joan funicular to the mountain's summit. The return trip to Barcelona will also be on the private coach, arriving back at Estación de Francia by early afternoon, which allows participants to continue their day in the city.
Itinerary
1
Montserrat
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.
2
Abadia De Montserrat
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).
3
Montserrat Museum
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.
4
La Moreneta
The Black Madonna of Montserrat, a revered 12th‑century statue of the Virgin Mary and symbol of Catalonia, is housed inside the Montserrat Basilica. Included in the option that specifies the visit to the Black Madonna.
What's included / not included
The "Only Guided Tour" option does not include tickets (Monastery tour and roundtrip only)Round transfer from the centre of Barcelona to the Monastery2 Hour Free Time to Explore Montserrat on Your OwnThe "Tour, Basilica & Boys' Choir" option includes tickets for the Boys' Choir and BasilicaThe "Tour, Basilica & Black Madonna" option includes Basilica entry and touching the Black MadonnaEnglish-Speaking Professional GuideThe "Guided Tour & Basilica Entry" option ONLY includes Ticket to the BasilicaThe "Montserrat, Lunch & Winery" option includes a cogwheel train ride and visit to historic winery
Food and drinks in the Half Day optionsHotel pickup and drop-off
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible (Please let us know if this is your case since we need to arrange with the bus in advance)
- 'Montserrat with Boys' choir' option is available from Monday to Friday. The Tour starts at 9.30am
- 'Montserrat + winery + lunch' option is a full day tour, available from Monday to Saturday. The Tour starts at 8.30am
- 'Montserrat with La Moreneta' option is available from Monday to Sunday. The Tour starts at 8.30am and at 1.30pm.
- We meet all travelers at a meeting point. Travelers cannot enter their own pickup location.
- The tour guide will be waiting at the meeting point, holding a red burgundy umbrella.
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