Board a coach from our office in Barcelona to the magical mountain of Montserrat. 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 woodcarving is kept in the Church of the monastery, which you will be able to visit later. The figure is popularly known as La Moreneta (The Black Madonna) as a result of a varnish reaction. When you arrive in Montserrat, we will take you on a guided tour around the Monastery and you will enjoy a walking tour to the viewpoint of the Saint Michael Cross. At 13:00 you will listen to la Escolania (subject to their schedule), one of the oldest Boys’ Choir in Europe, and after that you will enjoy a private guided tour in the Sacristy. At the end of the guided tour, you can skip the line and visit the Black Madonna. After, you will have free time to shop for locally produced treats, have lunch, visit the audio-visual exhibition, visit the museum (entrance not included) or taste the finest liquors made in the region.
Montserrat full-day trip from Barcelona
- Climb the mountain of Montserrat and admire the impressive landscapes
- Visit the Basilica and Monastery of Montserrat of the XIIth century and see "La Moreneta"
- Enjoy 3 hours of free time after the guided tour to explore Montserrat on your own
- Take the cog-wheel train up to Montserrat
Transportation on an air-conditioned coach
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Tour operated in English
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Exclusive entrance to the Sacristy
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Access to the Black Madonna
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Access to the Boys’Choir (subject to the schedule)
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Taste of 4 typical liquors of the area
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Entrance to the audio visual exhibition in Montserrat “Espai Audio visual Montserrat”
Transportation on an air-conditioned coach
Food and drinks, unless specified
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Ticket for the funicular in Montserrat
Food and drinks, unless specified
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
- Correct dress code is requested to enter the Basilica at Montserrat. It is not permitted to enter with tank tops, strapless shirts, short shorts or sandals
- Please be aware that some walking is included during this tour, comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended
- At Montserrat there is a mountains climate, depending on the season you will need clothes protecting you from the rain and/or cold
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