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Barcelona: Montserrat Tour with Cog-Wheel & Black Madonna

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Barcelona: Montserrat Tour with Cog-Wheel & Black Madonna
4.4  / 54077 reviews
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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.

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Duration 4.5 - 6.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Sumaya – United States

Fun trip, guides were excellent. Right amount of time, comfortable transportation.

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Sumaya – United States
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Beatriz – United States

It was a wonderful tour led by Jon! He gave us great facts on the way to Montserrat and while there as well! it's a spectacular place and a must visit if you are visiting this part of Spain!

B
Beatriz – United States

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Julià Travel

  • Bus/coach

    (50 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Montserrat, Spain

    Scenic views on the way (15 minutes)

  • Montserrat, Spain

    Free time (10 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Montserrat Monastery

    Guided tour (40 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    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 or in a cable car
  • 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 or the "Aeri" cable car. 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

  • Transportation on an air-conditioned bus
  • Guide
  • Cog-wheel train up to Montserrat or Aeri Cable Car (depending on option selected)
  • Access to the basilica and the Black Madonna
  • Access to the Escolanía (if option selected)
  • Tasting of 4 liquors
  • Entrance to an audio-visual exhibition in Montserrat
  • 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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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothes
  • Comfortable shoes

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.
  • The Aeri facilities are not adapted for people with reduced mobility. In this case, it will be necessary to make the reservation with the ascent to Montserrat by the cog-wheel train.
  • The weather is mountainous. Depending on the season, you will need warm/rain clothing.
  • Check the schedules of the facilities you wish to visit during your free time before your tour.
  • Please note that the tour is conducted on foot upon your arrival in Montserrat.
  • The option with Escolanía will only be available during the school period. During the summer months, as well as during tours they undertake, it will not be possible.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 4077 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.2/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Service
    4.2/5
  • Organization
    4.2/5

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Sumaya – United States1 December 2024  – Verified booking
Fun trip, guides were excellent. Right amount of time, comfortable transportation.
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Beatriz – United States2 December 2024  – Verified booking
It was a wonderful tour led by Jon! He gave us great facts on the way to Montserrat and while there as well! it's a spectacular place and a must visit if you are visiting this part of Spain!
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Ruta – Latvia2 December 2024  – Verified booking
Easy logistic and transportation,Comfortable bus.Only around 1 hour to drive by bus from Barcelona center. Some dozen information from guide and the 2 hours free time - it was really good,to explore area by ourselves.And small present at the end of tour - that was very cute .
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Product ID: 1177

Activity provider:Julia Travel Gray Line Spain

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