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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 Catalonia's most mystical wonders on this half-day tour. Visit the Virgin Mary, popularly known as La Moreneta, in the Basilica of Montserrat. Walk around the sanctuary and imagine the different ways of life of the monks in this place full of history throughout the centuries. Once the visit is over, take the cogwheel train down, enjoying the spectacular views of the natural surroundings.
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Leave Barcelona aboard one of our comfortable coaches and enjoy an unforgettable excursion to Montserrat, one of Catalonia's most iconic destinations. Montserrat is world-famous for its rocky landscape, which was declared a National Park in 1987 to protect its cultural and natural heritage.
Accompanied by your local guide, you will discover the history of Montserrat Monastery and its unique architecture. Marvel at the harmonious combination of Gothic and Renaissance styles in its basilica and sanctuary. You will learn about the legend that explains the great spiritual importance of the place: the miraculous appearance of an image of the Madonna and Child in one of the caves in the mountain, the Santa Cova. This wood carving, popularly known as La Moreneta, is preserved today in the monastery church. Its characteristic dark colour is due to the oxidation of the varnish over time.
Montserrat is also an important centre of spirituality. A community of approximately 80 Benedictine monks currently lives in the monastery, following the Rule of Saint Benedict. In addition to the main monastic complex, the mountain is home to numerous churches and hermitages, some of which are now abandoned, reinforcing the mystical character of the place.
Your guided tour includes tasting excellent local liqueurs, a visit to the Audiovisual Space and access to La Moreneta. After the guided tour, you will have free time to admire the fabulous scenery and visit the market selling local agricultural and typical products.
At the FINAL of the tour, we will descend on the Montserrat cogwheel train, a comfortable and spectacular way to leave the mountain behind while enjoying unique panoramic views of the massif and its natural surroundings. This journey offers a privileged perspective of the landscape and becomes an unforgettable experience for visitors.
* 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
