Montserrat Monastery Half Day Experience from Barcelona
Montserrat, ES
98% of travellers recommend this
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Duration 5 hours
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Small group experience
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2-hour free time to explore
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English-speaking guide
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Round transfer from Barcelona
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Early access to Monastery
Experience the breathtaking Montserrat Monastery with a guided tour, early access, and two hours of personal exploration in stunning natural surroundings.
Featured Reviews
Included
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Lunch -
2 hour free time to explore montserrat on your own
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Round transfer from the centre of barcelona to the monastery
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"montserrat with la moreneta" option only includes ticket to la moreneta and audiovisual space
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English-speaking professional guide
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'montserrat + winery + lunch" option includes a ride with coghweel train
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Small group
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"montserrat with boys' choir" option only includes ticket to listen to the boys' choir
Excluded
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Food and drinks in the half day options -
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Experience the breathtaking Montserrat Monastery with a guided tour, early access, and two hours of personal exploration in stunning natural surroundings.
Highlights
- Explore the famous Montserrat Monastery
- Discover the secrets of Montserrat on a guided tour
- Visit the Montserrat Museum with its impressive art collections
- Take a funicular ride for panoramic views of the mountain
- Experience the breathtaking view from the Saint Miguel cross
Meeting Point
The tour guide will be waiting at the meeting point, holding a red burgundy umbrella.
Ciutat Vella, Barcelona , Spain
End Point
The tour guide will be waiting at the meeting point, holding a red burgundy umbrella.
Ciutat Vella, Barcelona , Spain
What to expect
Montserrat
Montserrat is a mountain top monastery situated on top of an unusual rock mountain. It is the highest point of the Catalan lowlands. Montserrat monastery hosts “la Moreneta”, also called Black Madonna. The legend says that the benedictine monks found the statue, and they could not move the statue to build their monastery, so they decided to construct it around the statue. Montserrat was designated as a National Park in 1987. Nowadays, it is a site of pilgrimage for people around the world. Once in Montserrat, enjoy a 45-minute small group guided tour, and then you will have 2 hours to explore on your own. You can visit the Museum, taste the monastery’s homemade liquor, go for an easy walk to Saint Miguel's cross for an incredible viewpoint, go up the Sant Joan Funicular, take wonderful pictures, buy local products from the farmer's market, and more.
180 minutes
Abadia de Montserrat
The origin of the monastery is uncertain, but it is believed that the Virgin of Monsterrat (La Moreneta) was found around 880. (8.30 am and 1.30 pm tours include tickets to La Moreneta). According to the legends, the monks built the monastery around the statue. The monastery still functions to this day with over 70 monks. The basilica of Montserrat began its construction in the 16th century, and now houses an art museum. It is also the place where la Escolania, one of the oldest Boys’ Choirs in Europe, performs during religious ceremonies (you can listen to them on the 9.30 am tour).
30 minutes
Admission Included
Montserrat Museum
In your free time, you can visit the Montserrat museum, which hosts six permanent art collections and two temporary. You will find pieces from famous artists such as Picasso, Dalí, Caravaggio, and also unknown but talented artists.
45 minutes
Admission Not Included
Sant Joan Funicular Lower Station
In your free time, take the funicular and enjoy the panoramic view of the mountain. The funicular offers a view of the monastery as well as the breathtaking views from the Pyrenees. At the top, you can also visit Aula de Natura (Nature Centre), where you will learn about the history, flora and fauna of the mountain.
45 minutes
Admission Not Included
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Wheelchair accessible -
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Wheelchair accessible (Please let us know if this is your case since we need to arrange with the bus in advance)
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'Montserrat with Boys' choir' option is available from Monday to Friday. The Tour starts at 9.30am
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'Montserrat + winery + lunch' option is a full day tour, available from Monday to Saturday. The Tour starts at 8.30am
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'Montserrat with La Moreneta' option is available from Monday to Sunday. The Tour starts at 8.30am and at 1.30pm.
What our experts say
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Try local cheese at the farmer's market. -
Visit the Montserrat Museum for art.
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Take the funicular for panoramic views.
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The Boys' Choir performs at 1pm.
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Don't miss the view from Saint Miguel's cross.
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