Panoramic Bus Tour & Montserrat Afternoon
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Price per person
FromUSD $120
Cancellation Policy
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 p
Description
Enjoy a panoramic tour through the city. Visit Montjuïc and enjoy the views from the cable car. Take the cogwheel train and enjoy a breathtaking ride up to Montserrat. Visit the Black Madonna known as La Moreneta in the Basilica or taste some of the local liquors made in the area.
We will meet at the Julià Travel office, located at Estació del Nord at 09:00hrs.
Begin your experience with a panoramic bus tour of Barcelonas most iconic sights. Enjoy the elegant Passeig de Gràcia, where youll see two of Gaudís modernist gems: La Pedrera and Casa Batlló. Continue with a strategic stop at the MNAC Viewpoint and Montjuïc Castle as you explore the 1992 Olympic area. Enjoy the views from the Montjuïc Cable Car.
Itâs time to return to the office. Once you arrive you will have 3 hours free time, where you can explore the city on your own.
At 01:45PM check in back again at our office in Estació del Nord. Meet your guide and come aboard an air-conditioned coach to Montserrat.
After a 1h drive on the highway, we will arrive to Montserrat. Admire the Mountainâs peculiar morphology, which comes from the Catalan words Mont (mountain) and Serrat (serrated). World-famous for its rocky geography, Montserrat beautiful scenery was declared National Park in 1987 to protect its natural and cultural wealth.
Follow your local guide through the site and learn about the history and architectural style of the Monastery. A community of 80 monks currently lives and follow the rule of Saint Benedict in Montserrat. Fall in love with the Gothic and Renaissance details of the basilica and sanctuary. Learn about the legend of the miraculous apparition of the Madonna and Child in the cave of
Santa Cova. To this day, their woodcarving is kept in the Church of the monastery, which you will be able to visit. The figure is popularly known as La Moreneta (The Black Madonna) as a result of a varnish reaction.
Besides the main area, there are a great number of small churches and trails you can follow. Your guided tour includes access to visit the âMorenetaâ, a tasting of excellent local liqueurs, a visit to the Audiovisual Space, and the return trip from the monastery by cogwheel train. After the guided tour, you will have free time to admire the fabulous landscape and visit the market selling local agricultural and typical products.
We will meet at the Julià Travel office, located at Estació del Nord at 09:00hrs.
Begin your experience with a panoramic bus tour of Barcelonas most iconic sights. Enjoy the elegant Passeig de Gràcia, where youll see two of Gaudís modernist gems: La Pedrera and Casa Batlló. Continue with a strategic stop at the MNAC Viewpoint and Montjuïc Castle as you explore the 1992 Olympic area. Enjoy the views from the Montjuïc Cable Car.
Itâs time to return to the office. Once you arrive you will have 3 hours free time, where you can explore the city on your own.
At 01:45PM check in back again at our office in Estació del Nord. Meet your guide and come aboard an air-conditioned coach to Montserrat.
After a 1h drive on the highway, we will arrive to Montserrat. Admire the Mountainâs peculiar morphology, which comes from the Catalan words Mont (mountain) and Serrat (serrated). World-famous for its rocky geography, Montserrat beautiful scenery was declared National Park in 1987 to protect its natural and cultural wealth.
Follow your local guide through the site and learn about the history and architectural style of the Monastery. A community of 80 monks currently lives and follow the rule of Saint Benedict in Montserrat. Fall in love with the Gothic and Renaissance details of the basilica and sanctuary. Learn about the legend of the miraculous apparition of the Madonna and Child in the cave of
Santa Cova. To this day, their woodcarving is kept in the Church of the monastery, which you will be able to visit. The figure is popularly known as La Moreneta (The Black Madonna) as a result of a varnish reaction.
Besides the main area, there are a great number of small churches and trails you can follow. Your guided tour includes access to visit the âMorenetaâ, a tasting of excellent local liqueurs, a visit to the Audiovisual Space, and the return trip from the monastery by cogwheel train. After the guided tour, you will have free time to admire the fabulous landscape and visit the market selling local agricultural and typical products.
Reviews
4.7
based on 40 reviews
Total opinions and ratings from PlanTrip
5 stars
28
4 stars
12
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0
Ratings by service
Guide
4.6
Value for money
4.5
Organization
4.7
Matthew E.
San Diego, USSolo traveler
5.0/5
We loved it
Nothing to fault, everything went as described. Timings were well judged, never felt rushed. They messaged the day before to confirm the time. Great value for money. Confirmation took a day to arrive, which made us nervous. If we come back to Barcelona, we will do it again.
Guide5.0Value for money5.0Organization5.0
Caio O.
Vitoria, BRWith friends
5.0/5
Ótimo atendimento
Fomos surpreendidos positivamente. Tudo foi resolvido digitalmente, não precisou imprimir nada. Vir com excursão realizada em espanhol e inglês deixa mais completo. Dá para ir tranquilo com pessoas mais velhas, tudo confortável.
Guide5.0Value for money5.0Organization4.0
Antonella V.
Neuquen, ARBusiness trip
4.0/5
Cumple con lo que ofrece. Los tiempos estaban bien calculados, no se sintió apurado. El tour panorámico de Barcelona vino incluido y se agradece. El horario de regreso se estiró casi una hora más de lo previsto. Lo recomendaría igual.
Guide3.0Value for money4.0Organization5.0
Carlos A.
Leon, MXWith family
4.0/5
Casi perfecto
Contentos con la experiencia, aunque no todo fue perfecto. La parada en Montju fue lo que más nos gustó. Se puede hacer tranquilo sin estar en estado físico. Faltaba un mapa impreso, todo dependía del celular. Con esos detalles arreglados sería un 10.
Guide5.0Value for money3.0Organization4.0
3 people found this helpful
Emily S.
Ottawa, CAWith family
5.0/5
Better than expected
We booked this on a whim and it ended up being our favourite day. I compared prices before booking and this was the best deal. Montserrat ended up in all our photos. Thank you for a great day out.
Guide4.0Value for money4.0Organization5.0
12 people found this helpful
Guilherme N.
Manaus, BRAs a couple
5.0/5
Muito bem organizado
Superou o que esperávamos. Passar por Montju já valeu o tour todo. Se estiverem em Barcelona, não percam.
Guide5.0Value for money5.0Organization5.0
Frequently asked questions about this tour
- What is included in Panoramic Bus Tour & Montserrat Afternoon?
- - Montjuïc Cable Car Ride. - Barcelonaâs Panoramic Tour. - Access To The Black Madonna. - Cog-wheel Train Down From Montserrat. - Taste Of 4 Typical Liquors Of The Area. - Entrance To The Audio-visual Exhibition In Montserrat âespai Audio Visual Montserratâ. Exhibition Based On Three Fundamental Pillars: The Mountain, The Monastery And The Sanctuary. - Transportation On An Air-conditioned Coach. - Local Guide. - Tour Operated In Both Spanish And English. - Radio Guide System
- What is not included in Panoramic Bus Tour & Montserrat Afternoon?
- - Entrance To The Cathedral Of Barcelona. - Entrance To The Montserrat Museum. - Food And Drinks, Unless Specified. - Hotel Pick Up And Drop Off
- What is the cancellation policy for Panoramic Bus Tour & Montserrat Afternoon?
- 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 p
- Where does Panoramic Bus Tour & Montserrat Afternoon take place?
- Panoramic Bus Tour & Montserrat Afternoon is booked on PlanTrip for the destination Barcelona. The product page lists the price, inclusions and how to complete the online reservation.
Highlights
- - Get aboard the Montjuic cable car for breathtaking views over Barcelona.- Montserrat Museum: wide variety of archeological artworks from medieval times to avant-garde style. Entrance fee not included on the tour.- Hiking routes: although there are plenty of trails to follow, we recommend you to reach the cross of Sant Miquel (approximately 15 minutes from the monastery) as it offers one of the best views of the area..
- Montserrat Museum: wide variety of archeological artworks from medieval times to avant-garde style.
Important
- This activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers per guide.
- From the FINAL of January to the beginning of March the cable car is under maintenance (days to concrete).
- The panoramic tour is expected to last approximately 2 hours; however, this may be affected by traffic conditions and other circumstances beyond the organizerâs control.
- Please note this activity includes walking long distances, so it is not recommended for people with reduced mobility.
- Julià Travel reserves the right to change the itinerary or cancel the tour due to events being celebrated in the city or force majeure reasons.
- Please check the schedule for the facilities you wish to visit at the site.
- From the FINAL of January to the beginning of March the cable car is under maintenance (days to concrete).
- The panoramic tour is expected to last approximately 2 hours; however, this may be affected by traffic conditions and other circumstances beyond the organizerâs control.
- Please note this activity includes walking long distances, so it is not recommended for people with reduced mobility.
- Julià Travel reserves the right to change the itinerary or cancel the tour due to events being celebrated in the city or force majeure reasons.
- Please check the schedule for the facilities you wish to visit at the site.
Cancellation Policy
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 p
