Montserrat tour and Liqueurs tasting
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Duration 6 hours
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Includes liqueur tasting
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Bilingual guide available
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Access to Basilica of Montserrat
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Audiovisual space admission
Explore Montserrat's mystical beauty and taste local liqueurs on this enriching 6-hour tour, led by a knowledgeable bilingual guide.
Included
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access to the baslica and "la morenita". -
Entrance to the audiovisual space "espai audiovisual montserrat".
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Radioguide system.
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Auto car with air conditioning.
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Bilingual guide.
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Tasting of 4 typical liqueurs.
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Discounts for different activities in montserrat.
Excluded
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Meals and drinks, except those specified. -
Pick up and drop off at the hotel.
Explore Montserrat's mystical beauty and taste local liqueurs on this enriching 6-hour tour, led by a knowledgeable bilingual guide.
Highlights
- Visit the mystical Basilica of Montserrat
- Listen to the oldest children's choir in Europe
- Explore the sacred mountain of Montserrat
- Taste four typical liqueurs from the area
- Admire the fabulous landscape surrounding Montserrat
Meeting Point
Daily from Monday to Friday DURATION: 5 ½ hours approx. (The duration of the tour includes transportation) DEPARTURE and ARRIVAL: Operator's offices, inside Estació del Nord, ground floor, in front of platform 19. Carrer d’Alí Bei 80
Barcelona , Spain
End Point
Daily from Monday to Friday DURATION: 5 ½ hours approx. (The duration of the tour includes transportation) DEPARTURE and ARRIVAL: Operator's offices, inside Estació del Nord, ground floor, in front of platform 19. Carrer d’Alí Bei 80
Barcelona , Spain
What to expect
Montserrat
Montserrat is a rock formation, located 50km south-west of Barcelona, traditionally considered the most important and significant mountain in Catalonia. The etymology of Montserrat comes from the Catalan language, concretely from the union of the words mont, which means mount, and serrat, which means serrated. Such a name is given because of the peculiar morphology of the mountain. In 1987 Montserrat was declared a natural park to guarantee its conservation. Its highest peak receives the name of San Jerónimo and is located at 1236 meters high. The importance of the mountain is due to the legend that tells the miraculous apparition of a representation of the Virgin with the baby Jesus in one of the caves of the mountain, specifically in the known as Santa Cova. This wood carving today is guarded in the monastery church and it is possible to visit it. This image of the Virgin is popularly known as "La Moreneta" because of its dark color, the transformation of the varnish over time, and is considered the patron saint of Catalonia. Its main festivity is on April 27. Due to the legend that tells the appearance of the image of the Virgin, the mountain of Montserrat has been very linked with spirituality. It is for this reason that in addition to the main monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat, which we will have occasion to visit, the mountain hosts a large number of small churches and hermitages, some of them already abandoned. The main monastery is located at a height of 720 meters above sea level and today is formed by a community of eighty monks who follow the rule of San Benito. During the first part of the tour, we will take a guided tour with the hand of one of our guides who will offer us an explanation of various aspects of the mountain, as well as the monastery. In addition, the tour includes a tasting of four typical liqueurs from the area and a visit to the Audiovisual Space. Once the guided tour is over, we will have free time to admire the fabulous landscape that this unique spot offers, visit the artisan food market, visit the audiovisual space, and taste the typical liquors.
360 minutes
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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Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness -
Appropriate clothing and shoes are required to enter the Basilica of Montserrat: no tank tops, shorts or flip flops are allowed.
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Keep in mind that the weather is mountain and depending on the season you will need warm or rain clothes.
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Please note that the excursion includes several visits on foot, we suggest you wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
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Radioguide system is offered during the tour for your convenience, in groups of more than 5 people.
What our experts say
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Wear comfortable shoes for walking. -
Try the local cheeses at the market.
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Visit the Santa Cova for stunning views.
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Check choir schedule for performances.
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Bring a light jacket; it can be cooler.
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