Private afternoon tour to Montserrat
Day tour
5h
Barcelona
Private afternoon tour to Montserrat
After a 1h drive on the highway, board the cog-wheel train 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 wood carving 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.
Included
- Access to the basilica and the Black Madonna.
- Taste of 4 typical liquors of the area.
- Entrance to the audio visual exhibition in Montserrat “Espai Audio visual Montserrat”. Exhibition based on three fundamental pillars: the mountain, the monastery and the sanctuary.
- Cog-wheel train ride.
- Local guide.
- Transportation.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Radio guide system.
Additional information
- It is essential to inform the hotel or apartment booked, if possible, at the time of booking. If we do not receive the Information at least 48 hours before the start of the tour, we will cancel the reservation applying the stipulated cancellation fees.
- Please note: Depending on the season of the year you will need warm/rain clothes.
