Montserrat Mountain and Basilica Half Day Tour from Barcelona Instant Confirmation
Visit Montserrat, a mountain rising over 4000 ft. into the air from Barcelona. See the Royal Basilica & La Moreneta (Black Virgin), enjoy liquor tasting and the breathtaking views from the mountain.
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Morning Tour
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Let yourself be enchanted by the spirituality of Montserrat, the magic mountain of Catalonia. The Monastery and the beauty views will captivate you. Travel from Barcelona in a comfortable coach, visit the monastery, see the Black Madonna, enjoy a tasting of 4 typical liquors and entrance to Audiovisual “Espai Audiovisual Montserrat”.
- Duration: 6 hour(s)
- Available: Daily
- Pick-up: Not available
- Inclusion: Transportation fee / English-speaking guide / Bilingual guide (English/Spanish) / Tasting of several typical liquors / Entrance to the Espai Audiovisual Montserrat
- Schedule
- Check-in
Time & Location - Check-out
Time & Location
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09:00 Check in at Julia Travel Office
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09:15 Tour departs to Montserrat
Start your trip from Barcelona in a comfortable bus to the mountain of Montserrat which rises majestically up to 4,051 feet (1,236 m). The rocks of Montserrat formed by natural cement of sand during the centuries affected by the wind and rain who shaped the mountain with strange and varied forms.
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Royal Basilica of Montserrat
Visit the Royal Basilica, which holds the famous 12th century Romanesque carving of the Black Virgin. The Benedictine sanctuary was founded on 1025 and provides a mystical backdrop for the Virgin of Montserrat, patron Saint of Catalonia.
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14:45 Check out at Julia Travel Office
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Afternoon Tour with Cog Wheel Train Ride
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In addition to the morning tour itinerary, you will go up to Montserrat with Cog Wheel Train which leaves you in the middle of the Monastery. It is a 15-minute trip with a privileged and spectacular view of the mountain. The train has panoramic windows which make the actual journey an interesting attraction. The trains are air-conditioned and they are completely wheelchair-friendly.
- Duration: 5 hour(s)
- Available: Daily
- Pick-up: Not available
- Inclusion: Transportation fee / English-speaking guide / Bilingual guide (English/Spanish) / Tasting of several typical liquors / Entrance to the Espai Audiovisual Montserrat / Cog-Wheel Train ride
- Schedule
- Check-in
Time & Location - Check-out
Time & Location
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14:00 Check in at Julia Travel Office
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Montserrat
Start your trip from Barcelona in a comfortable bus to the mountain of Montserrat which rises majestically up to 4,051 feet (1,236 m). The rocks of Montserrat formed by natural cement of sand during the centuries affected by the wind and rain who shaped the mountain with strange and varied forms.
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Royal Basilica of Montserrat
Visit the Royal Basilica, which holds the famous 12th century Romanesque carving of Virgen Moreneta, the Black Virgin. The Benedictine sanctuary of the Virgin Mary of Montserrat was founded on 1025 and provides a mystical backdrop for the Virgin of Montserrat, the patron saint of Catalonia.
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Cog Wheel Train Ride
You can take a ride on the Cog Wheel Train and ride up the mountain and get a stunning, spectacular view.
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18:45 End of Tour
Package detail / Schedule
Upgrade to Small Group Full Day Tour with Rack Railway & Brunch
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- Duration: 7.5 hour(s)
- Available: Wed, Fri
- Pick-up: Not available
- Inclusion: Meal (refer to the details in the schedule) / Transportation fee / English-speaking guide / Tasting of several typical liquors / Entrance to the Espai Audiovisual Montserrat / Entrance and audio- guided visit to Santa Cecilia Church
- Schedule
- Check-in
Time & Location - Check-out
Time & Location
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07:45 Check in at Julia Travel Office
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08:00 Depart to Montserrat
Ride on a luxury micro-bus and enjoy a scenic drive to the mountain of Montserrat which rises majestically to 4,051 feet. Gaze at the stunning views of the mountain, incredible rock formations and beautiful landscape.
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Royal Basilica of Montserrat
Beat the crowd on an early visit to the Royal Basilica of Montserrat home of the Virgin of Montserrat, Catalonia's patron saint. See the famous 12th-century Romanesque sculpture of the Black Madonna from a distance.
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Audiovisual Exhibition and Liquor Tasting
After the visit, enjoy some free time to visit the audiovisual exhibition, where you can learn more about the rich history of the site. There, you will also taste of several typical liquors, handmade by the monks of the monastery.
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Brunch at Santa Cecilia de Montserrat
Proceed to an audio-guided visit of the ancient monastery of Santa Cecilia de Montserrat situated on a natural terrace that offers you a fantastic view of the cliffs and valleys. Afterwards, you will have a sumptuous brunch with wines on the parch or courtyard inside the area.
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15:00 Check out at Julia Travel Office
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Notes
Required Items to Bring & Attire
- All Packages
- Walking shoes
- Comfortable clothing
- Proper dress code is requested to enter the Basilica at Montserrat. It is not permitted to enter with tank tops, strapless shirts, short shorts or sandals.
Additional Note(s)- Morning Tour,
Afternoon Tour with Cog Wheel Train Ride- This tour conducted by a bilingual guide who will be speaking in two languages (English and Spanish) at once depending on the group of the day
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Payment/Cancellation policy
Payment type
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made after 09:15 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
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USD 64.83
Taxes & fees included
1% Reward Points
| Language | English |
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| Pick-up | Not available |
| Duration | 5 - 7.5 hour(s) |
| Availability | Daily |
| Meal | Meal (refer to the details in the schedule) |
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A wonderful place to be when you visit Barcelona city..
by: Rajesh
We as family booked half day trip to Montserrat. It was wonderful experience. Trip was well planned and managed. Guide Anna was amazing. Highly recommended.
by: Natalia
We had a wonderful guide and wonderful driver. Beautiful day and the tour was great.
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