Montserrat Full Day: Priority Access To Black Madonna and Sacristy
Day tour
11h 30min
Barcelona
Montserrat Full Day: Priority Access To Black Madonna and Sacristy
Board a coach from our office in Barcelona to the magical mountain of Montserrat. Famous for its peculiar morphology, its name 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 later. The figure is popularly known as La Moreneta (The Black Madonna) as a result of a varnish reaction.
When you arrive in Montserrat, we will take you on a guided tour around the Monastery and you will enjoy a walking tour to the viewpoint of the Saint Michael Cross. At 13:00 you will listen to la Escolania (subject to their schedule), one of the oldest Boys’ Choir in Europe, and after that you will enjoy a private guided tour in the Sacristy. At the end of the guided tour, you can skip the line and visit the Black Madonna.
After the guided tour, you will have free time. You can shop for locally produced treats, have lunch, visit the audio-visual exhibition, visit the museum (entrance not included) or taste the finest liquors made in the region. Besides the main area, there are a great number of small churches and trails you can hike to.
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 later. The figure is popularly known as La Moreneta (The Black Madonna) as a result of a varnish reaction.
When you arrive in Montserrat, we will take you on a guided tour around the Monastery and you will enjoy a walking tour to the viewpoint of the Saint Michael Cross. At 13:00 you will listen to la Escolania (subject to their schedule), one of the oldest Boys’ Choir in Europe, and after that you will enjoy a private guided tour in the Sacristy. At the end of the guided tour, you can skip the line and visit the Black Madonna.
After the guided tour, you will have free time. You can shop for locally produced treats, have lunch, visit the audio-visual exhibition, visit the museum (entrance not included) or taste the finest liquors made in the region. Besides the main area, there are a great number of small churches and trails you can hike to.
Included
- Cog-wheel train up to Montserrat
- Exclusive entrance to the Sacristy
- Access without queues to the Black Madonna
- Access to the Boys’Choir (subject to the schedule)
- Entrance to the audio-visual exhibition in Montserrat “Espai Audio visual Montserrat”
- Taste of 4 typical liquors of the area
- Monolingual tour in English
- Radio guide system
- Transportation on an air-conditioned coach
Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Ticket for the funicular in Montserrat
- Admission to the Museum
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.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Please note this is a walking tour on arrival at the site. Wear appropriate attire.
- Please check the opening times for the facilities you wish to visit.
- Schedule may vary without further notice due to extraordinary conditions
- On the days that the Boys’ Choir is not available will not be replaced by any other activity.
