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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 or Aeri and enjoy spectacular views. Visit the virgin popularly known as La Moreneta in the Basilica of Montserrat. Wander around the sanctuary and imagine the different lives of the monks there through the centuries.
ITINERARY
Leave Barcelona aboard one of our comfortable buses to Montserrat. Together with your guide, you will have two options to get to the center of Montserrat, by rack railway or with the Cable Car - Aeri. With both options you will enjoy 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 riding the rack railway, tasting excellent typical liquors, visiting the Audiovisual Space and access to Moreneta. After the guided tour you will have free time to admire the fabulous landscape and visit the market for agricultural and typical products of the area.
HIGHLIGHTS
Below are some activities you can do during your free time. Please note that time is limited.
*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).
* Appropriate clothing and shoes are required to enter Montserrat: tank tops, shorts and sandals are not permitted.
* Please note that the climate is mountainous and depending on the season of the year, warm or rain clothing will be needed.
* Check in is scheduled 15 minutes before the tour departure. Failure to show up at check-in time may result in loss of the tour.
* The duration of the tour includes transfer time.
* Please keep in mind that the excursion includes walking tours, we suggest that you wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and be willing to walk.
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.
Estació del Nord: ground floor, in front of platform 19 - Carrer d’Alí Bei 80, next to Arc de Triomphe.
Please be at this meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to tour departure. Provide a copy of your Gray Line voucher to your guide.
Montserrat PM with Cog-Wheel Train and fast access to the Moreneta in Barcelona