Montserrat, Food & Wine |
Description
No wine? No problem! If you don’t have much time, or you are not interested in wine, you are in the right place! This version of our tour is 100% focused on Montserrat and all the beautiful things you can find there!Read more...
After a bus ride where you will learn everything you need to know to understand Barcelona, you will be at the heart of Catalonia, the magical mountain of Montserrat. Nature, spirituality and culture find their balance in this special place.
The goal of our local guides is to make you understand the importance and significance of the Montserrat Abbey, which is not only a breathtaking religious complex but also a cultural center when it comes to Catalan identity.
After a guided tour that includes the entrance to the Basilica, you'll have the chance to explore Montserrat at your own pace during your free time (1.5 or 2.5 hours, depending on the tour you choose). The options are diverse: a little hike to St. Michael's Cross to enjoy the views, a visit to an incredible art Museum with work from Dalí and Caravaggio, the Boy's Choir performance... there is something for everyone! (Tickets for these activities must be booked separately on Montserrat's website and are depending on availability). If you wish to visit the Black Madonna shrine, famous amongst pilgrims all around the world, you may now select the Black Madonna option which grants you pre-booked tickets.
Of course, at the end you will be dropped off at the same spot you were picked earlier in the morning, at the city’s heart.
*As an optional add-on, it is possible to take this Montserrat Highlights tour with a late departure (09:45 am) adding the magnificent views in the Cogwheel train ride up the mountain. Please select your tour option on the dropdown menu.
Read lessApproximate Tour Schedule
| 8:10 am | Meeting point is Estación de autobuses Barcelona Nord (North Bus Station) Castlexperience Office , look for the PINK OFFICE inside the station. Carrer de Nàpols 68 (5 min from Arc de Triomf). |
| 08:30 am | Departure for Montserrat |
| 10:00 am | Arrival to Montserrat by bus |
| 10:15 am | Guided visit through Montserrat Monastery |
| 11:00 pm | Free time in Montserrat (2 hours with the 8.45 departure and 2 hours with the 9.45 departure) |
| 1:45 pm | Departure to Barcelona |
| 3:30 pm* | Arrival to Estación de autobuses Barcelona Nord (North Bus Station) |
| *Please note that the 9.45 schedule has a one hour variaton, and the cogwheel train is used to get to the Monastery. |
Inclusions
- Small groups! There is a maximum of 20 people per guide.
- Shared transportation in a comfortable bus with air conditioning.
- Local English-speaking guide.
- Skip the line tickets to Montserrat´s basilica.
- Guided visit to Montserrat Monastery (around 1 hour).
- Extended free time to enjoy Montserrat (around 1.5 hours).
- Pre-booked ticket to the Black Madonna (La Moreneta) shrine (if option selected).
- Chance to attend the Boys’ Choir act (l’Escolania)* Tickets are not included, they must be purchased through Montserrat's website and are subject to availability.
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*Please note that l’Escolania does not sing on Saturdays, school holidays and several dates throughout the year. Contact us beforehand in case this aspect is crucial for you.
Exclusions
- Pick-up and drop off at your accommodation
- Tips and gratuities
Additional information
- Meeting point is Estación de autobuses Barcelona Nord (North Bus Station) Castlexperience Office , look for the PINK OFFICE inside the station. Carrer de Nàpols 68 (5 min from Arc de Triomf).
- Tour starts at 8:45 am, please be at the meeting point at least 20 minutes before the start of the tour.
- All tours depart on time to avoid delays. Please note that late arrivals or no shows may be rescheduled, but not refunded.
- There is a limit of 20 people per group, although we reserve the right to extend the limit to 22.
- Transportation will be shared with other groups.
You may book this as a private tour, and also in other languages. Check out this link for more information.
If you have reduced mobility, please contact us before booking. We’ll do our best to welcome you on board!
Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended as there is some walking involved.
Temperatures at Montserrat tend to be more extreme than in Barcelona. Please check the weather forecast the day before and dress accordingly. We advise bringing water, especially in the summer season.
Infants aged 3 or less may join the tour free of charge, but please note that no car seat or meals are provided.
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Montserrat Highlights
Tour in English or Spanish / 7 hours
Visitors
| Adult 13+ years old |
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| Senior > 65 years old |
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| Child 4 - 12 years old |
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| Infant -2 years old |
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