Ascend Montserrat on this half-day trip from Barcelona. Enjoy a scenic ride aboard a cog-wheel train, visit the Royal Basilica to see the Black Virgin, and discover unusual rock formations.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 4.5 - 5.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish
Experience
Itinerary
Starting location:
Julià Travel
Bus / coach
(50 minutes)
Montserrat Cogwheel Train
Scenic views on the way (15 minutes)
Montserrat, Spain
Free time (10 minutes)
Montserrat Monastery
Guided tour (40 minutes)
Black Madonna, Catalonia
Visit (30 minutes)
Montserrat, Spain
Free time (65 minutes)
Bus / coach
(50 minutes)
Arrive back at:
Julià Travel
Main stop
Other stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Have fun on the way up in a cog-wheel train
- Enjoy priority access to the Black Madonna
- Visit the Royal Basilica of Montserrat with your guide
- Follow your local guide and learn about the history of the Monastery
- Taste some of the finest locally produced liquors
Full description
Visit Montserrat Monastery on this half-day trip from Barcelona. Scale Montserrat Mountain on the cogwheel train. Admire the beauty of the monastery's architecture and hear stories about its famed Black Madonna statue.
Board a bus from Barcelona and set off on a ride to the magical mountain of Montserrat. Discover its rocky geography, beautiful scenery, local liquors, and cultural wealth with a guide.
Follow your local guide through the site and learn about the history and architectural style of the monastery. Fall in love with the Gothic and Renaissance details of the basilica and sanctuary.
Then, learn about the legend of the miraculous apparition of the Black Madonna and Child in the cave of Santa Cova. Visit the Church and see the Black Madonna.
Enjoy free time to taste the finest liquors, shop for locally produced treats or visit the audiovisual exhibition once the guided tour finishes.
Includes
- Cog-wheel train up to Montserrat
- Access to the basilica and the Black Madonna
- Tasting of 4 liquors
- Entrance to an audio-visual exhibition in Montserrat
- Guide
- Transportation on an air-conditioned bus
- Radio guide system
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pick-up & drop off
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Participants
Date
Meeting point
Please find the Julia Travel Office in Ground floor, Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08018 Barcelona, Spain. It is mandatory to check-in in the counter and after we will go to platform 19
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Warm clothing
- Comfortable clothes
Know before you go
- A proper dress code is requested to enter the Basilica at Montserrat. It is not permitted to enter with tank tops, strapless shirts, short shorts or flip flops
- Please be aware that some walking is included in this tour, please come prepared and wear comfortable clothes and shoes
- Montserrat has a mountains climate. Depending on the season you will need weather-appropriate clothing