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Montserrat Monastery Small Group or Private Tour Hotel pick-up

Duration: 5 hours
Destination: Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona
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  • 5 hours
  • Barcelona
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Ensured small group tour of maximum 8 pax.

Round-trip hotel pick-up & drop-off included.

Make a pilgrimage to the mystical mountaintop retreat of Montserrat in this 5-hour excursion from Barcelona with a very small group.

With a comfortable pick up your guide will lead you on an exploration of this nearly 1,000-year old Benedictine Monastery set high above Catalonia.

- Half-day trip to the mystical mountaintop monastery of Montserrat with a small group from Barcelona
- Enjoy astonishing views of the natural park
- Great way to explore the region near Barcelona

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Montana de Montserrat, 08199 Montserrat Spain

The Rocky Massif of Montserrat has been declared as Natural Park in 1987, and characterised by the rounded shape of its peaks. This incredible 4000-foot wonder is easily recognizable by its ''serrated'' top from which it got his name.

Once you reach the monastery, you have plenty of options and your guide will always adjust to your interests. We invite you to take an easy walk of around 30 min to enjoy one of the most astonishing views of the natural park, but if you wish you can also decide to enjoy other activities that the mountain offers.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Abadia de Montserrat, Carretera BP-1121 S/N, 08199 Montserrat Spain

Visit the Basilica of Montserrat, house of the serene image of the Virgin of Montserrat, the patron saint of Catalonia, a poly chrome Romanesque carving dating from the 12th century.

The legend says that in the year 880 some shepherd boys found a statue of the black madonna, the "Moreneta", in a grotto. A chapel was built on this site that soon became a place of pilgrimage.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Funicular de Sant Joan, Pl. Espanya station lobby Operates in the area around Mare de Déu de Montserrat abbey. From the abbey esplanade, the Sant Joan railway connects with the highest part of the mountain, 08691 Montserrat Spain

Decide with your small group of 8 pax if you want to enjoy a ride in the rack railway that will bring you at the top of the holy mountain. Enjoy astonishing views along the way.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Sant Jeroni, Montserrat Spain

Reach the peak of the holy mountain to enjoy a bird's eye view of the entire Montserrat Monastery and of the natural park. On clear days, you will enjoy uninterrupted views of the whole of Catalunya.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Aeri de Montserrat, Ctra C-55 , Km 11,5, 08199 Monistrol de Montserrat Spain

If you skipped the funicular, you can enjoy the cable car, a breathtaking journey over the Llobregat River and Valley, up the mountain and right up to Montserrat Monastery.

The cable car first started running in 1930. It travels at a speed of 5 metres per second and at a gradient of up to 45%.

This is a trip that is not for the faint heart - you will be travelling 1350 metres up the mountain in a small hanging car! However, if you are not afraid of heights, you will be in for a really memorable and rewarding experience.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Montserrat Museum, Montserrat Spain

If you wish, you can also decide to visit the Montserrat museum. It has an important section of early paintings, spanning the 13th to the 18th centuries, with works by El Greco, Caravaggio as well as a large collection of Catalan paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries that includes major names such as Fortuny, Rusiñol, Casas, Picasso and Dalí but also of French impressionism such as Chagall, Braque, Le Corbusier, Miró, Dalí and Picasso.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions
  • Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
  • Professional local guide
  • Small-group up to 8 people
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance to the Montserrat Monastery
  • Montserrat Walking Tour

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Small Group maximum 8 people
  • The Escolania Boy's Choir is subject to seasonal availability and is not available for the PM option
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
- We will pick you up from any hotel or apartment in Barcelona city.  Please make sure to include the address of your accommodation when booking.
- Even if your Hotel is not listed, you can type it down in the field.
- We will send a message the day before departure through the booking system to inform you of the specific pick-up time at your hotel as well as the name of your guide and the telephone number.

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

5 hours


User's Reviews

christianaX7248SL

28 Mar, 2024

Our guide, Carlos, really made this trip. He was knowledgeable and very friendly. I would highly recommend him in the future.

adrianadrian44

28 Mar, 2024

Had an amazing adventure with our guide carlos. We had the VIP experience with carlos as he showed us and gave us all types of information from historical to current context. Its a big plus that he is bilingual since our party was composed of english and spanish speakers. Montserrat and Barcelona was breathtaking and will be coming back with carlos.

leebW9091PF

28 Mar, 2024

Javi was great. Very personable professional and was very willing to help and/ or answer any questions that you might have. Highly recommend this tour.

mollyrV7490DW

28 Mar, 2024

Ramon was absolutely incredible. He was so knowledgeable about Barcelona, Montserrat and even the Cava tastings. What a beautiful experience we all shared. It was a very special day visiting every place, and I highly, highly, highly recommend this tour. But I even more so recommend Ramon!

187cjg

28 Mar, 2024

Spent a wonderful Christmas Day with Carlos as our guide. He was very personable and knowledgeable. His suggestions of optional things to do were spot on. Highly recommend this excursion

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