Discover one of the most mystic Catalan wonders on this half-day tour
Highlights
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.
Itinerary
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.
Your guided tour includes a tasting of typical liqueurs and a visit to the audiovisual space. After the guided tour you will have free time to enter the basilica and visit La Moreneta, admire the fabulous scenery and visit the market of agricultural and typical products of the area.
In addition, to commemorate the Millennium of Montserrat there is also the option of enjoying video-mapping, a unique immersive experience where, through art, image, light and music, we will revive the faith and culture of Montserrat from a new perspective.
included with
* Cog-wheel train up to Montserrat
* Access to the basilica and the Black Madonna
* Access to the Video Mapping
* 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
excluded by
* Food and drinks, unless specified
* Hotel pickup and drop-off
Essential
Information
* The weather is mountainous. Depending on the season, you will need warm/rain clothing.
* Check the schedules of the facilities you wish to visit during your free time before your tour.
* Please note that the tour is conducted on foot upon your arrival in Montserrat.
* The option with Escolanía will only be available during the school period. During the summer months, as well as during tours they undertake, it will not be possible.
