Leave our office in Barcelona on an air-conditioned coach towards Montserrat. After a 1h drive on the highway, board the cogwheel train up the mountain and enjoy the amazing views over the area. Admire the Mountain’s peculiar morphology, which 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 woodcarving 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, to visit the basilica and the Black Madonna and get a free gift, to shop for locally produced treats or to visit the audio-visual exhibition once our guided tour finishes.
We would like to show you some activities that you can do during your free time. Please, bear in mind that your free time is limited so you will have to choose one of the activities. If you want to enjoy a complete day in Montserrat, we recommend you our full day tour to Montserrat.
₋ Montserrat Museum: wide variety of archeological artworks from medieval times to avant-garde style. Entrance fee not included on the tour.
₋ Hiking routes: although there are plenty of trails to follow, we recommend you to reach the cross of Sant Miquel (approximately 15 minutes from the monastery) as it offers one of the best views of the area
Suitable for:
Solo
Couples
Students
Groups
Kids
Business
Additional information
- Duration: 5h 30min
- Starting time: MULTI
- Ending time: MULTI
Experience
* The Black Madonna: locally known as La Moreneta, this is a figure not to be missed.
* Priority access to the Black Madonna.
* Board the cog-wheel train up the mountain!
Included
* Cog-wheel train up to Montserrat
* Access to the Basilica and the Black Madonna
* Taste of 4 typical liquors of the area.
* Entrance to the audio visual exhibition in Montserrat “Espai Audio visual Montserrat”.
* Local guide
* Tour operated in both Spanish and English.
* Transportation on an air conditioned coach.
* Radio guide system.
Not included
* Food and drinks, unless specified.
* Hotel pickup and drop-off.
Essential Information
* A dress code is required to enter to the venue. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. No flip flops permitted.
* Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
* This is a walking tour on arrival at the site. Wear appropriate attire. Duration: 5 and a half hours (transportation included).
Essential Information
Let yourself be enchanted by the spirituality of Montserrat, the magic mountain of Catalonia. The Monastery and the beauty views will captivate you
