Montserrat Guided Tour with Cogwheel or Cable Car & Black Madonna

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Montserrat Guided Tour with Cogwheel or Cable Car & Black Madonna

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Montserrat Tour with Cog-Wheel

Duration: 6 hours
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Cog-wheel train: This tour includes Cog-wheel train up to Montserrat & access to Black Madonna

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Montserrat Tour with Cable Car

Duration: 6 hours
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Montserrat Tour with Choirboys

Duration: 6 hours
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Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes

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USD 163.15

Highlights

Leave Barcelona by air-conditioned coach to Montserrat. After 1-hour drive, take the cogwheel train up the mountain and enjoy panoramic views. Admire Montserrat’s serrated rock formation (Mont = mountain, Serrat = serrated),declared a National Park in 1987 to protect its natural and cultural heritage.


Follow your guide through Montserrat Monastery to learn its history, architecture and Benedictine life. See Gothic and Renaissance details and hear the legend of the miraculous Black Madonna and Child. Visit the church where the wooden statue, La Moreneta, is kept. The tour includes tasting traditional liqueurs and visiting the audiovisual space. Enjoy free time to explore the basilica, La Moreneta and local market.


✔ Scenic cogwheel train ride with panoramic mountain views
✔ Guided tour of Montserrat Monastery’s history and architecture
✔ Visit the legendary Black Madonna
✔ Taste traditional liqueurs and explore the audiovisual space
✔ Free time to wander the basilica and local market

Itinerary

  • Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Board an air-conditioned coach from our office in Barcelona and begin your journey to Montserrat. Relax and enjoy the scenic drive.
  • Montserrat

    1 hours 20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Travel by bus/coach (50 minutes) from Barcelona to Montserrat. Upon arrival at the base, take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Admire the mountain’s unique jagged formations, which give Montserrat its name (Mont = mountain, Serrat = serrated). This protected National Park offers stunning natural scenery and perfect photo opportunities.
  • Montserrat

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Enjoy some free time at the base of Montserrat. Take in the natural beauty of the area or capture some photos of the stunning landscape.
  • Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Join your local guide for a 40-minute tour of the historic Montserrat Monastery. Explore the Gothic and Renaissance architecture, learn about the lives of the 80 monks who follow the Rule of Saint Benedict, and discover the fascinating history and legends of this sacred site.
  • Black Madonna at Montserrat

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Spend 30 minutes admiring the famous Black Madonna (La Moreneta) at Montserrat Monastery. Learn about its history, miraculous legends, and cultural significance. Take time to appreciate the intricate woodcarving and sacred atmosphere of this iconic site.
  • Montserrat

    1 hours 55 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Enjoy 65 minutes of free time to explore Montserrat at your own pace. Visit the basilica, admire La Moreneta (the Black Madonna), stroll around the monastery grounds, and browse the local market for artisanal products and souvenirs.
  • Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    The tour concludes at Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, Eixample, 08018 Barcelona, Spain. Guests are safely dropped off at the starting point after the Montserrat experience. Please be aware that the itinerary is only an example and may vary.

What's included

INCLUDED

Admission to Montserrat audiovisual exhibition – Espai Audiovisual Montserrat
Cogwheel train or cable car ride up to Montserrat (depending on your chosen option)
Entrance to the basilica and the Black Madonna
Radio guide system for a better experience
Air-conditioned bus transportation
Tasting of 4 local liqueurs
Professional local guide fluent in English and Spanish
Optional access to the Escolanía and the video mapping experience.

NOT INCLUDED

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please wear comfortable shoes and comfortable clothing for the tour.
A proper dress code is required to enter the Basilica at Montserrat. Tank tops, strapless tops, short shorts, and flip-flops are not permitted.
The Aeri (cable car) facilities are not suitable for guests with reduced mobility. In such cases, the cogwheel train must be selected for the ascent.
Montserrat has a mountain climate; depending on the season, warm or rainproof clothing may be necessary.
Please check the opening hours of any facilities you wish to visit during your free time before the tour.
The tour is conducted on foot once you arrive at Montserrat.
The tour is conducted in both Spanish and English.
Access to the Escolanía is only available during the school term and is not possible during summer or other tours.
Visitors typically receive their final tickets or vouchers by email 3 to 5 days prior to the tour date.

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