Montserrat with Cog-Wheel Train & Black Madonna Priority Access
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Montserrat with Cog-Wheel Train & Black Madonna Priority Access
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Montserrat Tour
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Private Tour In Spanish
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5-hour Private Tour
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5-hour Private Tour
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Montserrat & Video Mapping
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Millennial Mapping: This tour includes Cog-wheel train up to Montserrat, acces to Black Madonna and access to the Video Mapping.
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SGD 98.9
Highlights
Discover one of the most mystic Catalan wonders on this half-day tour. Take the cog-wheel train and enjoy a breathtaking ride up the mountain. Walk around the sanctuary and imagine the many lives lived by the monks at the site through the centuries. Visit the Black Madonna, popularly known as la Moreneta, and get a free gift.
Itinerary
Julià Travel
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedLeave our office in Barcelona on an air-conditioned coach towards Montserrat cogwheel train station.Cremallera de Montserrat
20 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter a 1h drive on the highway, board the cogwheel train up the mountain and enjoy the amazing views over the area. Admire the Mountain’s peculiar morphology, which comes from the Catalan words Mont (mountain) and Serrat (serrated). World-famous for its rocky geography, Montserrat beautiful scenery was declared National Park in 1987 to protect its natural and cultural wealth.Monestir de Montserrat
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeFollow 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 Benedictin Montserrat. Fall in love with the Gothic and Renaissance details of the basilica and sanctuary.Black Madonna at Montserrat
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedLine up and learn about the legend of the miraculous apparition of the Black 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. The figure is popularly known as La Moreneta (The Black Madonna) as a result of a varnish reaction.Montserrat
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeBesides the main area, there are a great number of small churches and trails you can follow. You will be given free time to taste the finest liquors, to visit the basilica and the Black Madonna and get a free gift, to shop for locally produced treats or to visit the audio-visual exhibition once our guided tour finishes. We would like to show you some activities that you can do during your free time. Please, bear in mind that your free time is limited so you will have to choose one of the activities. Montserrat Museum: wide variety of archeological artworks from medieval times to avant-garde style. Entrance fee not included on the tour. Hiking routes: although there are plenty of trails to follow, we recommend you to reach the cross of Sant Miquel (approximately 15 minutes from the monastery) as it offers one of the best views of the area.Julià Travel
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedGo back to Barcelona on an air-conditioned coach.
What's included
INCLUDED
Access to the Video Mapping (if option selected)
Local guide using Radio Guide System
Transportation on an air-conditioned coach
Tour operated in both Spanish and English
Access to the Basilica and the Black Madonna
Taste of 4 typical liquors of the area
Cog-wheel train up to Montserrat
Entrance to the audio-visual exhibition in Montserrat “Espai Audio visual Montserrat”
NOT INCLUDED
Gratuities
Pick up & drop off not included (except if you choose the Private option tour)
Customer reviews
Review summary
Powered by AIThe Montserrat with Cog-wheel train & Black Madonna Priority Access tour is highly praised for its breathtaking views, knowledgeable and friendly guides, and well-organized itinerary. Customers appreciate the balance of guided tours and free time, the convenience of transportation, and the enchanting experience of visiting the Black Madonna. Many recommend this tour for its value and memorable experience.
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Duration 08:00AM Tour: 5h30min approx. Duration 10:15Am Tour: 7h approx. (The duration of the tour includes transportation).
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 note that the tour is conducted on foot upon your arrival in Montserrat, come prepared and we recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes.
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.
Tour operated in both Spanish and English.
Location
Address
Carretera BP-1121 S/N, Montserrat, Spain 08199
Provider
Julia Travel S.L
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A very special pilgrimage to Montserrat to experience the beauty of its serrated mountains (legend has it that angels from Heaven did that), cool weather, contemplative atmosphere of the Basilica of Montserrat and the presence of the Black Madonna statue. The coach arrived late by some 25 mins for our stated 10.15am tour! It was a relief that we finally left the bus depot from Barcelona at 10.38am. The 40-min journey was smooth and comfortable and so was the amazing cogwheel tram ride which allowed us to have good scenic views going up. I suggest you sit on the left side next to the windows to see the spectacular views clearly. After a briefly by the guide, we had around 1 1/2 hours to wonder around. I had presumed that I would be able to listen to the boys’ choir at 1pm since we were early but was told that tickets had to be purchased way in advance! (How to purchase? I don’t know.) I enjoyed a quick walk to the gift shop for wine tasting and shopping before hiking up a trail to view the cross which is also a great viewing point of the mountainous area, the Basilica complex etc. Don’t miss it! We gathered again to visit the Basilica proper with our guide while we were given an interesting introduction as to how the monastery of the Order of St Benedict was established. Perhaps 40+ monks continue to live there. We could see also hotel facilities for pilgrims who want to stay overnight/longer to pray. As we entered the Basilica in queue in order to eventually approach the Black Madonna statue, I was attracted by the life like sculptures around, paintings and the beautiful courtyard. The moment of seeing the Black Madonna statue face to face was amazing and we were allowed to touch the globe! Turning around for a second, I took in very briefly the interior view of the Basilica from high up. I liked that we still had more time to ourselves after that for more than an hour. I spent time taking photographs, observing the Gothic church with Rennaissance elements and praying before watching the special millennium light and sound show for about 8 mins. Afterall, this is the 1000th anniversary of the founding of the Basilica! In summary, it was 7 hours very well spent as we headed back to the bus depot of Barcelona city around 5.15pm! Highly recommended!