Montserrat Half Day Tour with Transfers

 

Make a pilgrimage to the mystical mountaintop retreat of Montserrat in this 5-hour excursion from Barcelona. Your guide will invite you on an exploration of this nearly 1,000-year old Benedictine Monastery set high above Catalonia. You’ll see the famous ‘Black Madonna’ icon and visit the legendary ‘Holy Cave’ where the virgin is said to have once appeared. End by enjoying the sublime singing of ‘La Escolanía de Montserrat’, one of Europe’s oldest children’s choirs.

Highlights
• Half-day trip to the mystical mountaintop monastery of Montserrat
• Admire the famous 'Black Madonna', an icon in the monastery basilica
• Explore the 'Holy Cave' where the Virgin is said to have once appeared
• Enjoy astonishing views of the natural park
• Great way to explore the region near Barcelona

Take a break from sightseeing in the city, and join us on this exciting adventure to one of the most mysterious and magical places in Catalonia.

Enjoy this tour with your passionate guide, who will give you expert local insights into our most deeply rooted cultural traditions. We will pick you up at your accommodation and take comfortable transportation to the mountain of Montserrat.

This magnificent 4,000-foot wonder is easily recognizable from afar by its “serrated” top from which it gets its name. And 2,380 feet above sea level, the Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat enjoys a stunning location, surrounded by an unforgettable natural landscape.

The monastery has served as a center for spiritual retreat for almost one thousand years. We will first visit the basilica, where the Virgin Santa Maria of Montserrat, Patron Saint of Catalonia, is located. The Romanesque statue of “the Black Madonna” originates from the XII century and is today surrounded by a golden altar. According to legend, the Virgin personally appeared in the IX century, giving rise to the hermitage of Santa Maria.

Next, take a walking tour of the monastery surroundings. Enjoy the unparalleled views offered by this region, which was declared as a Natural Park in 1987. We will also discover the Holy Cave where the virgin is said to have appeared with your professional local guide. The site has, since then, become an authentic center for pilgrimage and prayer.

A musical treat will conclude our mystical Montserrat visit: we will listen to the angelic voices of La Escolania de Montserrat, one of the oldest boys' choirs in Europe (subject to seasonal availability).

Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed
Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Location
Start point:
Hotel pick-up available.
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
The supplier will contact you 48 hours before the service date to confirm the exact pick-up point and time.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Duration: 5 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Requirements
Children must be accompanied by an adult.