Get back to nature on a half-day, small group tour from Barcelona and marvel at the mountains and medieval monastery of Montserrat. Get some free time to explore at leisure.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Audio guide/headphones
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Visit the sacred mountain of Montserrat by comfortable transportation
- Enjoy the rugged landscape before other visitors arrive
- Get some free time to ride the cable car or taste local cheeses
- Learn the impressive history of the pilgrimage site
Full description
Depart Barcelona and journey by air-conditioned bus to the romantic, rock-hewn monastery complex of Montserrat. Get an introduction to the history of the medieval site as you make your way through the beautiful countryside.
Follow your guide directly to the largest building on arrival and learn the story of the abbey and shrine to the Black Virgin of La Moreneta that attracts pilgrims from all over the world.
Then, get some free time to explore the town and get recommendations about contemporary art galleries and museums to visit or places to eat. Discover some of the best viewpoints to take in the drama of the sacred site at leisure.
Includes
- Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned bus
- English-speaking guide
- Small group tour of no more than 25 people
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Food and beverages
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Participants
Date
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Meeting point
Coming from Plaça d’Espanya, meet under the right hand tower of the Torres Venecianes on Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina, Barclona (GPS cordinates: 41.374045, 2.149621).
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Baby strollers
Know before you go
- This tour is unable to accommodate guests in wheelchairs or with any impairments requiring special assistance
- This tour is unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages
- Photography is permitted throughout the tour
- This is a physically challenging tour that involves a considerable amount of walking and stairs. It is not recommended for people with health conditions
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
- Entrance to the monastery is subject to a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women
