Half-Day Private Tour of Montserrat from Barcelona
Join us for a half-day trip to Montserrat on your own private guided tour and discover the wonders of the famous mountain, a National Park, and a place of pilgrimage from millions of people around the world. We will meet at the location of your choice and we will embark on this wonderful journey outside the city with our own air-conditioned private transportation.
Enjoy the views and 45 minutes guided tour about Montserrat’s Basilica and Monastery, home of La Moreneta (Black Madonna). Unlike other tours, we offer early access to visit the monastery before the crowds arrive.
Make the most of your free time to enter the museum, taste the monastery’s homemade liquor, go for an easy walk to the Saint Miguel cross, take the Sant Joan Funicular and appreciate the breathtaking views of Montserrat. The tour concludes with a trip back to your accommodation in Barcelona
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Half-Day Private Tour of Montserrat from Barcelona
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Montserrat
Montserrat is a mountain top monastery situated on top of an unusual rock mountain. It is the highest point of the Catalan lowlands. Montserrat monastery hosts “la Moreneta”, also called Black Madonna. The legend says that the benedictine monks found the statue, and they could not move the statue to build their monastery, so they decided to construct it around the statue. Montserrat was designated as a National Park in 1987. Nowadays, it is a site of pilgrimage of people around the world. Once in Montserrat, enjoy 45 minutes guided tour, and then you will have 2 hours to explore. You can visit la Moreneta, enter the Museum, taste the monastery’s homemade liquor, go for an easy walk.
Abadia de Montserrat
The origin of the monastery is uncertain, but it is believed that the Virgin of Monsterrat (la Moreneta) was found around 880. According to the legends, the monks build the monastery around the statue. The monastery still functions to this day with over 70 monks. The basilica of Montserrat began its construction in the 16th century and now houses an art museum. It is also the place where la Escolania, one of the oldest Boys’ Choir in Europe, performs during religious ceremonies.
Montserrat Museum
In your free time, you can visit the Montserrat Museum, which hosts six permanent art collections and two temporary ones. You will find pieces from famous artists such as Picasso, Dalí, Caravaggio, and also unknown but talented artists.
Inclusions
- Pickup and dropoff from your acommodation in Barcelona
- Licensed and passionate tour guide
- Guided tour of Montserrat Abbey
- Free time to enjoy Montserrat on your own
- Air-conditioned round trip from Barcelona centre
- Food & drink
- Gratuities
- Sant Joan Funicular Lower Station (Return)
- Sant Joan Funicular Lower Station (Single journey)
- Montserrat museum
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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