Montserrat, a Mountain, a Monastery, a Sanctuary
Montserrat is a very spectacular mountain from a geological point of view, it is also a holy mountain for the Christians and houses both, a Benedictine Monastery which is about to celebrate 1000 years since it was founded, and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montserrat. During this full-day tour, you will explore the Abbey of Montserrat, you will have the chance to venerate "La Moreneta" the black Madonna of Montserrat, you will have time to do an easy hike to admire the amazing views from St Michael's cross or to take the funicular that takes you to the top of the mountain. If you prefer focusing on art, you can visit the Art Museum. The highlight of your visit will be the Boy's Choir performance before the lunch break.
1-hour train trip to Montserrat to go up in the mountain by Cable Car and return by Rack railway train. If you choose the van/bus option, you still will be going up and coming down by Cable Car unless you do not wish to.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Entrance fee to the Throne of the Virgin
✔ Train tickets
✔ Cable Car Tickets
✔ All fees and/or taxes
✔ Boys' Choire Entrance Fee (upon availability)
✔ Rack Railway Tickets
✖ Snacks, meals, refreshments, souvenirs
✖ Funicular Tickets 14EUR
✖ Tips
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Right outside hotel Catalonia Barcelona Plaza.
Itinerary
1
Aeri de Montserrat
After a 1h trip from Barcelona, you'll arrive at the f00t of the mountain where you will get in the cable car cabin that saves the over 500 meters incline in just 5 minutes.
Duration: 1.25 hours
2
Abadia de Montserrat
You'll learn the history of Montserrat, the mountain, the monastery and you'll have the chance to see the boys' choir (upon availability). There will be time for a coffee break, an easy hike, or a journey to the top by funicular to admire the views from the top or to visit the Art Museum. After having seen the boys' choir, lunchtime. Montserrat offers several options, from a snack to an all-you-can-eat buffet or a fine restaurant. In the afternoon, to return, you'll take the rack railway train which connects with the train that goes to Barcelona in 1h 30 minutes.
Duration: 4 hours
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
