Program

About

Experience Barcelona’s holy mountain, Montserrat, on a half day tour. Learn about the cornerstone of the Catalan culture, history, nature and spirituality. Enjoy an exclusive guided tour in the basilica—home to the revered ‘Black Madonna’ statue—and the atrium, cloister and main square. Delight yourself tasting typical catalan pastries and liquors made by the monks in the monastery.

Have fun and feel unique in your experience in a Premium Small Group Tour.

Montserrat Visit and natural Park Hiking

The experience starts in the upper part of Passeig de Gràcia, before journeying to experience the natural splendor of Montserrat, Catalonia’s most emblematic mountain. Topped by a Benedictine Monastery, Montserrat is an ideal half-day trip to spend a fun day in nature, just a few kilometers away from Barcelona.

On the way to the Monastery, admire the Massif of Montserrat, a spectacular multi-peaked rocky range packed with unique needle-shape formations.

Upon arrival, visit the Monastery, which was founded in the 10th century and still functions to this day, with over 70 monks. It is also well-known for hosting the figure of La Moreneta (visit not guaranteed) , who is the patron saint of Catalonia. Your guide will bring history alive by explaining the history and ventures of this Monastery dating nearly a thousand years.

Board the Sant Joan Railway to observe the area’s fascinating flora and fauna. The tour will continue a soft hike replete with verdant beauty while you admire a scenic landscape in Montserrat Natural Park. Finish this amazing guided visit tasting some of the most typical sweets and catalan pastries: garrapiñadas (caramelized nuts) and liquors made by the monks of the monastery.

You will have free time, visit the farmers market. Also, visit the cafeteria and check the souvenirs stores. Meet your guide again to go back to the bus way back to Barcelona

Timing

08:15am – Welcome with our We specialist guide at Pasatge de la concepció, 7
08:30am – Starting the experience at Paseo de Gracia by bus
Go through Barcelona learning the stories about the buildings and the Eixample
We will drive you throught Diagonal avenue, the largest in Barcelona
See the Royal Palace of Pedralbes and the Campus from the UB, the first public university in the city
Leave the city and start to see all the surrounding cities and towns.
You will be able to see the Sportive City of FC Barcelona and its headquarters
We will drive you through the County side and you will start to see the great mountain of Montserrat
Get into the Natural Park of Montserrat
See the great views while your are going up to the mountain
09:30am – We will arrive to Montserrat and start de cultural visit to the Monastery
Learn about the history of the monastery
Visit the Basilica of Santa Maria de Montserrat
Learn about the Monks life style
Enjoy the views from the Monastery
10:45am – Take Sant Joan’s Funicular.
Start the hike from the top of Sant Joan’s Funicular
Learn how the mountain was made
Walk most of the time downhill and enjoy the views
Learn about the surroundings of the mountain and the wild life
12:00pm – Finish your hiking and start your free time
Visit the farmers market
Visit the cafeteria
Check the souvenirs stores
12:40pm -Meet your guide again to go back to the bus
Way back to Barcelona
14:00pm – End of the experience at Gran Via de Carles III, 100, Barcelona

Conditions

• Please, be at the check in point 15 minutes before departure time
• This product is subject to cancellation or rescheduling based on inclement weather
• Monastery entrance ticket included
• Comfortable clothing and shoes
• The visit to the Moreneta is not guaranteed, it is subject to availability and depending on the season, as there may be up to 2hrs of queue
• There is a minimum of people required to operate the tour. In the event that this minimum is not met, customers will be offered an alternative date, another tour of equal or superior value, or a full refund
• There is a minimum of people required to operate on languages that are not English or Spanish. if this minimum is not reached, the tour will be offered in English
• If you want to secure your visit to La Moreneta, you can book here for 12am https://reserves.abadiamontserrat.cat/es/560-reservas/3085-imagen-de-la-virgen-de-montserrat
• Tour may be affected due to special circumstances
• On high occupancy days, the Rack Railway will be used instead of the Aerial Cable Car