Famous for its peculiar morphology, its name comes from the Catalan words Mont (mountain) and Serrat (serrated). World-famous for its rocky geography, Montserrat beautiful scenery was declared National Park in 1987 to protect its natural and cultural wealth.
Follow your local guide through the site and learn about the history and architectural style of the Monastery. A community of 80 monks currently lives and follow the rule of Saint Benedict in Montserrat. Fall in love with the Gothic and Renaissance details of the basilica and sanctuary. Learn about the legend of the miraculous apparition of the Black Madonna and Child in the cave of Santa Cova. To this day their wood carving is kept in the Church of the monastery, which you will be able to visit. The figure is popularly known as La Moreneta (The Black Madonna) as a result of a varnish reaction.
Besides the main area, there are a great number of small churches and trails you can follow. You will be given free time to taste the finest liquors, shop for locally produced treats or visit the audio visual exhibition once our guided tour finishes.
Suitable for:
Solo
Couples
Students
Groups
Kids
Wheelchair
Additional information
- Duration: 5 hours
- Starting time: MULTI
- Ending time: MULTI
Included
* 5-hour private Excursion to Montserrat from Barcelona with private vehicle
* Access to the basilica and the Black Madonna
* Taste of 4 typical liquors of the area
* Cog-Wheel Train up to the Monastery
* Entrance to the audio visual exhibition in Montserrat “Espai Audio visual Montserrat”
* Local guide
* Hotel pickup and drop-off
* Radio guide system
Not included
Essential Information
* Please, it is mandatory to inform at least 48 hours before the start of the tour in which hotel/apartment you will stay, in order to pick you up.
Essential Information
Famous for its peculiar morphology, its name comes from the Catalan words Mont (mountain) and Serrat (serrated). World-famous for its rocky geography,
