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Montserrat Private Tour from Barcelona with Pick-up
5(162 reviews)Barcelona, Spain
5hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketPickup includedPickupEasyLevel
About this experience
Experience a private tour from Barcelona to Montserrat, designed for your group only. The tour includes hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Barcelona. Travel through the scenic landscapes of Catalonia to Montserrat Mountain, where you will explore the natural park and enjoy stunning views with informative commentary. Visit the Monastery, one of Spain's significant religious sites, and discuss various routes and pilgrim sites in the area. Sample local cheeses at a farmer's market and taste Montserrat's liquors made from a monk's recipe. Attend the Montserrat Boy's Choir performance and see the renowned Black Madonna.
Itinerary
1
Montserrat
In This One Day Trip From Barcelona ( Montserrat Tour ), We'll pick you up from your hotel or Any Address in Barcelona to commence our Montserrat Tour on a ride through the scenic landscapes of Catalonia. Heading southwest, our journey takes us through the captivating Natural Park of Montserrat, offering breathtaking vistas and your guide will provide you with a brief explanation about the area and share fascinating geographical information about this remarkable region. Make sure to also keep your camera handy for great shots of the mountain's unique rock formations with Barcelona and Catalonia in the distance.
2
Montserrat Mountains
On the second leg of our day trip from Barcelona to Montserrat, our next stop is at the cable car station in Montserrat Mountains. This cable car provides an alternative route to the Monastery, allowing you to cross the Llobregat river and ascend to an altitude of nearly 4000 feet. Dating back to 1930, this cable car operates with just two cabins, reaching a speed of 5 meters per second. During your free time, if you wish, you can experience the Cable Car ride, which offers a spectacular view of Montserrat and the Monastery Area (please note that the Cable Car ticket is not included).
3
Abadia De Montserrat
On our day trip from Barcelona to Montserrat, our third stop brings us to the Abadia de Montserrat by car. Here, a private guided walking tour awaits, immersing you in Montserrat's history and rich religious heritage. Explore the Abadia de Montserrat and its surroundings, including discussions about routes within Montserrat and other pilgrimage sites. Next, we'll visit the Royal Basilica of Montserrat, where you can view the unique Black Madonna statue from inside the basilica (no Throne visit). Continuing the tour, enjoy a captivating Choir Performance by Montserrat Boys, with guaranteed attendance for your group (fees included). To conclude your Montserrat visit, you'll have 20 minutes of leisure time at the monastery's gift shop. Lastly, your guide will introduce you to four distinctive local liquors, each with a recipe passed down from the monks. Savor these unique flavors individually during a guided tasting session (tasting fee included).
4
Escolania de Montserrat
At our fourth stop, we'll be treated to a Choir performance at the Santa Maria Basilica of Montserrat. This experience is the highlight of our day trip from Barcelona, as you'll have the opportunity to witness the renowned Boys Choir Performance, considered one of the most famous in Europe. To ensure a seamless and guaranteed spot in the Choir performance on their singing days, advance booking is included as part of this tour. This allows you to skip the lines and fully enjoy this exceptional musical performance. Please note that the Boys' Choir performs on Sundays during mass, but not on Saturdays. Additionally, there are no choir performances during summer holidays, certain afternoons, and over Christmas holidays. Attendance at the Boys' Choir performance is subject to availability on singing days. While it is highly unlikely that these experiences won't be available on your selected tour date, in rare cases of unavailability, you will receive prompt notification after booking.
What's included / not included
Sampling 4 Monastery Liqueurs & Complimentary Bottled WaterGuaranteed Boys' Choir Admission on Singing Days (Fee Included)Monastery Abadia Entrance + Guided TourGuaranteed Basilica Admission (Fee Included)Pick-up and Drop-Off (From Hotel, Apartment, Cruise Port or Airport)Air conditioned vehiclePrivate Tour / Private Driver Guide
Food and drinksGratuities
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Good to know
- Pick-up Location Could be any Hotel or Address in Barcelona.
- According to the schedule on the Montserrat website, the choir does not perform on Saturdays. However, on Sundays, you have the opportunity to witness their enchanting performance (or an adults choir) during Mass. Please note that there are no choir performances during the summer holidays, certain afternoons, and over the Christmas holidays.
- Travel in Comfort: Our tour uses a Private Mercedes Van with spacious seating and ample legroom.
- Please note that attending the Boys' Choir performance is subject to availability. We strive to provide these experiences for all our guests and It is highly unlikely that these experiences will not be available on your selected tour date. In the rare instance that such unavailability occurs, you will promptly receive a notification after your booking.
- Please note: If you are interested in attending the Black Madonna’s throne for personal prayer time, please send us a message; we will endeavor to arrange your attendance (subject to availability, additional fees, and tour pickup time changes).
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