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From Barcelona: Half-Day Montserrat Small Group Guided Tour

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5h 15m
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Overview

Guidekin summary

A five hour Montserrat run from central Barcelona with a guided monastery visit and around two hours of free time on the mountain. Check the option you book: the base ticket covers the tour and round trip coach only, while basilica and boys' choir entry come in the higher tiers. No hotel pickup, departure is from Estacio de Franca.

From the guide

What's Included

The "Only Guided Tour" option does not include tickets (Monastery tour and roundtrip only)
Round transfer from the centre of Barcelona to the Monastery
2 Hour Free Time to Explore Montserrat on Your Own
The "Tour, Basilica & Boys' Choir" option includes tickets for the Boys' Choir and Basilica
The "Tour, Basilica & Black Madonna" option includes Basilica entry and touching the Black Madonna
English-Speaking Professional Guide
The "Guided Tour & Basilica Entry" option ONLY includes Ticket to the Basilica
The "Montserrat, Lunch & Winery" option includes a cogwheel train ride and visit to historic winery

What's Not Included

Food and drinks in the Half Day options
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Montserrat Stop 1
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.
3h
Abadia De Montserrat Stop 2
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 min
Admission included
Montserrat Museum Stop 3
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 min
In your free time, take the funicular and enjoy the panoramic view of the mou... Stop 4
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 min
La Moreneta Stop 5
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.
15 min
Admission included

Departure & Return

Start point

The tour guide will be waiting at the meeting point, holding a red burgundy umbrella.

End point

The tour guide will be waiting at the meeting point, holding a red burgundy umbrella.

Additional Information

  • 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
  • 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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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