Enjoy a Full-Day trip to Montserrat, a magic place that you cannot miss if you visit Barcelona. Discover this amazing mountain and all its secrets. During the tour, you will visit the Virgin of Montserrat, known as Black Madonna “La Moreneta”, which is the patron saint of Catalonia. On the Benedictine monastery we will listen to the fantastic boys’ choir of L’Escolania de Montserrat, one of the most famous children choirs in Europe, and the oldest.
Read moreYour private guide will meet you at your hotel or apartment in Barcelona to begin this unforgettable Montserrat day tour from Barcelona. Together you will head to the train station by public transport, where you will take the train and enjoy the scenic Catalan countryside on your way to Monistrol de Montserrat, located at the base of the mountain. From there, you will ride the Montserrat Cable Car to reach the famous Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey, one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Catalonia. From this spectacular viewpoint, you will be able to take incredible panoramic photos of the unique Montserrat landscape.
During the visit, you will explore the Basilica of Montserrat and see the revered Virgin of Montserrat, also known as La Moreneta, a 12th-century wooden statue and the patron saint of Catalonia.
After the cultural visit, you will have the option to enjoy a short hike to a breathtaking viewpoint about 25 minutes from the monastery, perfect for taking in the natural beauty of Montserrat, or watch an audiovisual presentation about the daily life of the Benedictine monks who live there.
To round off the experience, we will stop for lunch before returning to Barcelona on the iconic Montserrat cog wheel train, enjoying the spectacular views of the mountain.
This guided Montserrat experience is perfect for travelers who love nature, culture, and spectacular views, making it one of the best day trips from Barcelona.
Details
- Private tour guide, your guide will meet you at your hotel/apartment in the city of Barcelona
- Train tickets, cable car tickets and cog-wheel tickets
- Access to the Virgin of Montserrat (Black Madonna “La Moreneta”)
- Typical breakfast including coffee and a locally made Catalan pastry
- Lunch and drinks: if you opt for the hiking experience we will buy some sandwiches to eat on the train back, if not, we will have lunch in the monastery’s restaurant
- Taste of 4 typical liquors of the area
- Entrance to the audiovisual exhibition in Montserrat “Espai Audio visual Montserrat”
- Radio guide system
- Hotel drop-off