Montserrat, Food & Wine |
Description
Meet us at central Barcelona Bus station and board one of our comfortable coaches as part of a reduced group led by a Castlexperience local guide. We are headed to Montserrat’s foothill, where you will experience one of the favourite activities: using the super scenic cogwheel train to ascend to the monastery. You won’t forget the views!
The cogwheel train will land you at the very core of the mountain: the Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey, which you are to learn everything about thanks to your local guide. Ask everything you want, our guides are filled with knowledge of the area and its history. They will also provide with all the necessary information you need to decide how to invest your free time best, which comes just following.
Queuing to see the famous Black Madonna of Montserrat face to face, visiting the interesting art museum, stuffed with great surprises by artists such as Dali or Caravaggio, taking a funicular to go to higher parts of the mountain, or just hiking along one of the many trails to keep on enjoying the views… the options for your free time are just too many!
Ride back to Barcelona after this fulfilling experience to be dropped off at the same spot you were picked earlier in the morning, at the city’s heart.
Approximate Tour Schedule
| 9:25 am | Meet at Castlexperience Office (1st Floor - Section B - Ticket office A, B or C). Estación de autobuses Barcelona Nord (North Bus Station). Carrer de Nàpols 68 (5 min from Arc de Triomf). You must check-in in the first floor before going to the buses area (ground floor) |
| 09:45 am | Departure for Montserrat |
| 11:15 am | Cogwheel train ride |
| 11:25 am | Guided visit through Montserrat Monastery |
| 12:20 pm | Free time in Montserrat (around 1.5 hours) |
| 2:00 pm | Departure to Barcelona |
| 3:30 pm* | Arrival to Estación de autobuses Barcelona Nord (North Bus Station) |
| *Please note that the way back to Barcelona takes around 1 h – 1 h 30 minutes depending on traffic conditions. |
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
- Cogwheel train ticket
- 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)
- Chance to see La Moreneta, Montserrat’s black Madonna, and attending the Boys’ Choir act (l’Escolania)*. Tickets are not included, they must be purchased through Montserrat's website and are subject to availability.
*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 Castlexperience Office (1st Floor - Section B - Ticket office A, B or C). Estación de autobuses Barcelona Nord (North Bus Station). Carrer de Nàpols 68 (5 min from Arc de Triomf). You must check-in in the first floor before going to the buses area (ground floor).
- Tour starts at 9:45 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.
Castlexperience Wine Tours is composed of a deeply committed team of people. We are working hard in our team, and with all our partners, to be up to the current circumstances. When operating, all Castlexperience Wine Tours services will abide by all health and security policies issued by the competent administrations. Our top priority is and will be ensuring a safe environment for all our customers and our team.
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.
Approve and proceed
Montserrat Highlights with Cogwheel Train
English / 6 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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Calendar
Departure time:
09:45 am
