Start your half day trip from Barcelona in a comfortable bus to the mountain of Montserrat, which rises majestically to 4,051 feet. The rocks of Montserrat were formed by natural cement of sand during the centuries. The wind and rain shaped the mountain with strange and varied forms. The popular imagination has seen human or animal shapes in some of these peaks, giving those names and inventing legends to explain their fantastic origins. This trip to Montserrat will give you the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful and breathtaking views of the Montserrat Mountain, one of nature’s special creations.
You will go up to Montserrat with the 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 train is air-conditioned and is completely wheelchair-friendly.
You will visit the Royal Basilica of Montserrat, which holds the famous 12th century Romanesque carving of Virgen Moreneta (the Black Madonna). You will be able to see this famous statue of the Black Madonna from a distance. The Benedict Sanctuary of Montserrat was founded in 1025 and provides a mystical backdrop for the Virgin of Montserrat, the patron saint of Catalonia who is enshrined in the monastery's Royal Basilica. The little monastery soon began to receive pilgrims and visitors who contributed to the spread of stories of miracles and wonders performed by the Virgin. Today, Montserrat has been modernized to continue attending to the needs to pilgrims, one thousand years after it was originally founded.
You will be given some free time to visit the audiovisual exhibition about the history and creation of Montserrat and taste typical liquors of Montserrat.
This tour is provided on a reserved basis prior to departure. Passengers must contact the local sightseeing company upon arrival to reconfirm their tour.
Duration:
Approximately 4 hours 30 minutes
Meeting point:
Estació del Nord, Ground floor, Platform 19, Carrer d’Alí Bei 80
Ending point:
Estació del Nord, Ground floor, Platform 19, Carrer d’Alí Bei 80
Departures:
At 3:00pm on March 1st 2024 - October 31st 2024, April 1st 2025 - October 31st 2025 on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and at 2:00pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from November 1st 2025 - March 31st 2025.
Group Size:
Buses can accomodate up to 50 people
Not Included:
Transportation to/from hotel, meals, beverages other than those mentioned, gratuities
Additional Information:
Correct dress code is necessary for entrance to Montserrat Basilica; people wearing tank tops, strapless shirts, short shorts or sandals will not be permitted to enter.
This tour includes walking; we recommend comfortable shoes.
Montserrat is in a mountain climate; depending on the season you will need to dress for protection from rain and/or cold.
Tour does not operate on January 1, 5, September 24, December 25
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