Montserrat with Cog-Wheel Train & Black Madonna Priority Access

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

Montserrat is a rocky mountain located 50 km to the southwest of Barcelona. It is considered the most significant and important mountain of Catalonia. The etymology of Montserrat comes from Catalan Mont (mountain) and serrat (serrated). The mountain receives its name for its peculiar morphology. In 1987 Montserrat was declared a Natural Park to ensure its conservation. The highest peak is called Sant Jeroni (Saint Jerome) and stands at 1,236 meters above sea level.

Besides the main monastery of Santa María de Montserrat, there is a great number of small churches and chapels, some of them abandoned. The main monastery stands at 720 meters above sea level. Nowadays there is a community of 80 monks that live there and follow the rule of Saint Benedict.

When you arrive, you will enjoy an introduction to the history of the monastery.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Cremallera de Montserrat, 08691 Monistrol de Montserrat, Barcelona, Spain

Board the cog-wheel train to go up to the mountain and start the visit

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Monestir de Montserrat, Monestir de Montserrat, Bages, Catalonia

By the hand of your guide, learn about the history and architectural style of the Monastery.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Montserrat Museum, Montserrat Spain

During your free time, you will be able to visit the audiovisual exhibition and to taste some typical liqueurs.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Montana de Montserrat, 08199 Montserrat Spain

The Mountain has many hiking routes. The routes are long and it can take hours to finish them. As you will have some free time, a good option is to walk to the cross of Sant Miguel (approximately 15 minutes away from the monastery), it offers one of the best panoramic views of the mountain and the monastery.

Duration: 1 hour

• 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
• Entry/Admission - Cremallera de Montserrat

• Gratuities
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Infants must sit on laps
• Most travelers can participate
• Duration 08:00AM Tour: 5 and a half hours (transportation included). Duration 10:15Am Tour: 6h and 45 minutes (transportation included)
• Correct dress code is requested to enter the Basilica at Montserrat. It is not permitted to enter with tank tops, strapless shirts, short shorts or sandals.
• Please be aware that some walking is included during this tour, please come prepared and we recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes.
• At Montserrat there is a mountains climate, depending on the season you will need clothes protecting you from the rain and/or cold.
• We recommend you to check the timetable of the different facilities that you wish to visit during your free time.
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Julià Travel, Carrer d'Alí-Bei, 80 Local nº 180 - Planta baja Delante del andén 19 / In front of the Platform 19, Eixample, 08013 Barcelona, Spain

Returns to original departure point

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

6 hours