;;Price per person
If cancellation is made up to 24 hours prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 24 hours will incur a 100% service charge.If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be provided.
Discover one of the most mystical Catalan wonders on this half-day tour. Access the center of Montserrat on the Cremallera and enjoy spectacular views. Walk around the sanctuary and imagine the different lives of the local monks through the centuries. You will be able to visit the basilica and the Black Virgin popularly known as 'la Moreneta' and you will get a free gift.
ITINERARY
Leave Barcelona aboard one of our comfortable buses to Montserrat. Together with your guide, you will take the rack railway to the center of Montserrat, enjoying impressive views. World famous for its rocky landscape, Montserrat Mountain was declared a National Park in 1987 to protect its cultural and natural heritage.
Follow your local guide and discover the history of the Monastery, as well as its architectural style. Fall in love with the fusion of Gothic and Renaissance styles in its basilica and sanctuary. Discover that the importance of the place is due to the legend that tells of the miraculous appearance of a representation of the Virgin with the child Jesus in one of the mountain caves, the Santa Cova. Visit this wooden carving, kept today in the monastery Church. The figure is popularly known as La Moreneta due to a reaction of the varnish over time, which has darkened it.
Montserrat is closely linked to spirituality. Today a community of 80 monks inhabit the place following the rule of Saint Benedict. For this reason, in addition to the main monastery, the mountain is home to a large number of churches and hermitages, some already abandoned.
Your guided tour includes a tasting of excellent typical liquors and a visit to the Audiovisual Space. After the guided tour you will have free time to access the basilica and visit La Moreneta, admire the fabulous landscape and visit the market for agricultural and typical products of the area. With your visit to Moreneta you will get a souvenir gift.
HIGHLIGHTS
Below are some activities you can do during your free time. Keep in mind that time is limited and that you must choose the one you most want. If you want to enjoy a full day in Montserrat, we recommend our full-day excursion.
*Museum: presents a wide variety of archaeological pieces and works ranging from medieval times to avant-garde art. Admission is not included in the tour.
*Hiking trails: the mountain is full of hiking trails for all levels. For fantastic panoramic views we recommend walking to St. Michael's Cross (approximately fifteen minutes walk from the monastery).
* Correct dress code may be requested for entrance to Montserrat: tank tops, shorts or sandals are not allowed.
* Keep in mind that the weather is mountain and depending ABOVE the season of the year you will need warm clothes or rain.
* Please note that the tour includes walking tours, we suggest you wear comfortable clothing and footwear, and a willingness to walk.
* Check in is 15 minutes before departure. Failure to DISPLAY up at the established time may entail losing the tour.
* The duration of the tour includes the time of the transfers.
If cancellation is made up to 24 hours prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 24 hours will incur a 100% service charge.If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be provided.
New departure point 2021: Julia Travel office, Estació del Nord, ground floor, platform 19. Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80
Please be at this meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to tour departure.
Montserrat in the morning with cogwheel train and preferential access to the Virgin Moreneta in Barcelona