Itinerary
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Stop At: Montana de Montserrat, 08199 Montserrat Spain
The Rocky Massif of Montserrat has been declared as Natural Park in 1987, and characterised by the rounded shape of its peaks. This incredible 4000-foot wonder is easily recognizable by its ''serrated'' top from which it got his name.
Once you reach the monastery, you have plenty of options and your guide will always adjust to your interests. We invite you to take an easy walk of around 30 min to enjoy one of the most astonishing views of the natural park, but if you wish you can also decide to enjoy other activities that the mountain offers.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Abadia de Montserrat, Carretera BP-1121 S/N, 08199 Montserrat Spain
Visit the Basilica of Montserrat, house of the serene image of the Virgin of Montserrat, the patron saint of Catalonia, a poly chrome Romanesque carving dating from the 12th century.
The legend says that in the year 880 some shepherd boys found a statue of the black madonna, the "Moreneta", in a grotto. A chapel was built on this site that soon became a place of pilgrimage.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Funicular de Sant Joan, Pl. Espanya station lobby Operates in the area around Mare de Déu de Montserrat abbey. From the abbey esplanade, the Sant Joan railway connects with the highest part of the mountain, 08691 Montserrat Spain
Decide with your small group of 8 pax if you want to enjoy a ride in the rack railway that will bring you at the top of the holy mountain. Enjoy astonishing views along the way.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Sant Jeroni, Montserrat Spain
Reach the peak of the holy mountain to enjoy a bird's eye view of the entire Montserrat Monastery and of the natural park. On clear days, you will enjoy uninterrupted views of the whole of Catalunya.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Aeri de Montserrat, Ctra C-55 , Km 11,5, 08199 Monistrol de Montserrat Spain
If you skipped the funicular, you can enjoy the cable car, a breathtaking journey over the Llobregat River and Valley, up the mountain and right up to Montserrat Monastery.
The cable car first started running in 1930. It travels at a speed of 5 metres per second and at a gradient of up to 45%.
This is a trip that is not for the faint heart - you will be travelling 1350 metres up the mountain in a small hanging car! However, if you are not afraid of heights, you will be in for a really memorable and rewarding experience.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Montserrat Museum, Montserrat Spain
If you wish, you can also decide to visit the Montserrat museum. It has an important section of early paintings, spanning the 13th to the 18th centuries, with works by El Greco, Caravaggio as well as a large collection of Catalan paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries that includes major names such as Fortuny, Rusiñol, Casas, Picasso and Dalí but also of French impressionism such as Chagall, Braque, Le Corbusier, Miró, Dalí and Picasso.
Duration: 1 hour
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Traveler pickup is offered
- We will pick you up from any hotel or apartment in Barcelona city. Please make sure to include the address of your accommodation when booking.
- Even if your Hotel is not listed, you can type it down in the field.
- We will send a message the day before departure through the booking system to inform you of the specific pick-up time at your hotel as well as the name of your guide and the telephone number.
5 hours(approx.)
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
Small Group maximum 8 people
The Escolania Boy's Choir is subject to seasonal availability and is not available for the PM option
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : B5651AMpatrickm
I had an incredible experience exploring Montserrat Mountain with our guide, Teo. His deep knowledge and passion for the area were evident from the start.
We began our hike early in the morning, and Teo led us through lesser-known trails, sharing fascinating insights about the geology and history of Montserrat. One highlight was visiting the Sant Miquel Crosss, offering breathtaking panoramic views from the Pyrenees to the Mediterranean.
Teo ensured a comfortable pace for everyone and enriched the journey with his stories.
He made this an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!
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Posted On : 2024-05-21
Posted By : Marcie556
The convenience and pleasure of having private transport in an upscale Mercedes van with a pleasant and informative tour guide made the trip more enjoyable Monserrat was stunning and we arrived early enough (9:30) to avoid the crowds. Matt asked what we were most interested in and advised how to best spend our time and helped us negotiate the funicular for our hike to the cave of the Black Modanna. The 20 minute hike was up and down but well worth the effort to see her in this minimalist setting. In addition Matt gave us links to restaurants that we look forward to trying. The communication before and after our tour has been perfect
Our only disappointment was that the boys choir was on tour, so we couldn’t hear them. But since they don’t sing until the 1 pm Mass, and our tour left at 12:30, it didn’t make a difference
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Posted On : 2024-05-21
Posted By : Martin_G
Marcel was a fantastic guide, he gave us so much local knowledge and information about both Barcelona and Montserrat. Very informative and engaging.
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Posted On : 2024-05-20
Posted By : Julie B
Our tour was very interesting and our guide Javi did a wonderful job. He was on time, explained the area really well, answered all our questions and his driving was excellent. Would highly recommend the tour and Javi.
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Posted On : 2024-05-20
Posted By : L2824NAsarahk
This was a really efficient trip to Monserrat with plenty of time to explore. Our guide, Javi, was charming and made a great excursion even better.
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Posted On : 2024-05-20
Posted By : Karen_W
Great driver and guide inspiring experience. Options to do your own adventure
I am not writing more thanks
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Posted On : 2024-05-20
Posted By : GoPlaces09360814849
Javi is an excellent guide with historical knowledge so detailed that he is a good choice for the best experience. The views and current day culture is very interesting and memorable. Gracias 🙏
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Posted On : 2024-05-20
Posted By : Storyteller582552
Our guide Eduard was wonderful. He is very knowledgeable about the history, accommodating to our needs, humorous, plus good driving skills on the mountain roads. We enjoyed this trip.
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Posted On : 2024-05-20
Posted By : jennifercG4463WJ
Great trip and super easy!
Picked up and dropped off at the hotel by Alejandro Figueroa.
He was a great guide and after the monastery you have time to go off and do your own thing.
Strongly recommend and best to go in the morning for less crowds
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Posted On : 2024-05-20
Posted By : Carl_R
We were seamlessly picked up and delivered to our Hotel. Our guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable, accommodated all guests. Only regret was I wish it was longer
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Posted On : 2024-05-20
