Discover one of the most mystic Catalan wonders on our 4-and-a-half-hour tour. Take the cogwheel train or the “Aeri” cable car and enjoy a breathtaking ride up the mountain. Walk around the sanctuary and imagine the many lives lived by the monks at the site through the centuries. Finally, visit the Black Madonna known as La Moreneta in the Basilica or taste some of the local liquors made in the area.
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Leave our office in Barcelona on an air-conditioned coach towards Montserrat. After a 1h drive on the highway, board the cogwheel train or the Cable car up the mountain and enjoy the amazing views over the area. Admire the Mountain’s 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. You will be given free time to taste the finest liquors, shop for locally produced treats or visit the audio-visual exhibition once our guided tour finishes.
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. You will be given free time to taste the finest liquors, shop for locally produced treats or visit the audio-visual exhibition once our guided tour finishes.
Details
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Day tour
4h 30min
English / Spanish
Included
- Cog-wheel train up to Montserrat or Cable Car (depending on the option selected).
- Access to 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.
- Radio guide system.
- Transportation on an air-conditioned coach.
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Product code:
BCNMONPM
Meeting point
Julia Travel office, Estació del Nord, ground floor, platform 19. Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80
Additional information
- A dress code is required to enter to the venue. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. No flip flops permitted.
- The Cable car facilities are not adapted for people with reduced mobility. In this case, it will be necessary to make the reservation with the ascent to Montserrat by the cog-wheel train.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Please note this is a walking tour on arrival at the site. Wear appropriate attire.
- No shows will not be refunded.
- Duration: 4 and a half hours (transportation included).
- Please check the schedule for the facilities you wish to visit at the site.
- Queues to see the Black Madonna may occur depending on season.
