The tour lasts 5 to 9 hours, depending on your chosen duration, allowing for a flexible and immersive experience within this time frame. Please check availability to view the available starting times.
Tour description
Embark on a memorable day excursion from Barcelona to explore the awe-inspiring Montserrat mountain range. Visit its iconic monastery, admire masterpieces by Picasso and Dali, and enhance your experience with an optional lunch and wine-tasting upgrade.
What you can expect
Duration: 5 to 9 hours
Expedited entry with exclusive access
Skip the line and enjoy a hassle-free entrance through a separate, exclusive access point, ensuring you spend more time enjoying your destination and less time waiting in queues.
Knowledgeable live tour guide
Our guides are fluent in English, offering informative and engaging commentary throughout the adventure.
Freedom to change plans
Discover the flexibility of free cancellation up to 24 hours before the adventure begins, ensuring a stress-free experience.
Secure your spot, pay later
Reserve your spot today and pay later, allowing you to maintain your travel plans without immediate financial commitment.
Experience the Wonders of Aruba's Natural Beauty
Notable features
- Discover the magnificent multi-peaked Montserrat mountain range in Catalonia
- Enjoy the stunning vistas and verdant mountain landscapes from the cogwheel train
- Learn about the rich history of Montserrat’s exquisite Abbey on a guided walking excursion
- Uncover hidden trails, picturesque viewpoints, and breathtaking landscapes during your leisure time
- Opt for the full-day tour to indulge in wine tastings and savour a delightful lunch at a charming winery
Full description
Marvel at the sweeping vistas of the mountainous landscape as you journey on the cogwheel train and delve into the history of the mediaeval monastery.
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Following a comfortable transfer from Barcelona, board the cogwheel train bound for the monastery. As you ascend the charming mountainside, behold the breathtaking multi-peaked Montserrat range coming into view.
Upon arrival, embark on a guided tour of the historical core of this complex. Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey, a functional monastery dating back to the 11th century, gracefully perched on the mountainside. Be captivated by the monastery’s exquisite interior, with your admission tickets already provided.
Subsequently, enjoy some leisure time for independent exploration. Reserve your preferred time slot to pay homage to the iconic Black Madonna and to admire the works of art by Picasso, El Greco, and Dali at the Montserrat Museum. Alternatively, ride the funicular train for even more breathtaking vistas.
For those who have chosen the half-day tour, your return to Barcelona will follow your visit to Montserrat. Opting for the full-day tour, you’ll continue to a picturesque boutique winery with mountain views.
Indulge in the region’s traditional flavours with a light tapas meal or a multi-course lunch at the winery, depending on your selected option. Afterward, meander through the vineyards, gain insights into winemaking, and savour a delightful wine-tasting session before commencing your journey back to Barcelona.
Inclusions
- Cogwheel train ticket
- Guide
- Walking tour
- 1.5 hours of free time at Montserrat
- Entry to the Monastery
- Transportation by air-conditioned bus
- Tasting of 3 local wines (if a full-day option is selected)
- Tapas lunch (if 7-hour option selected)
- Multi-course lunch (if 9-hour option selected)
Exclusions
- Entry to the Museum and Black Madonna
- Ticket for the funicular
Meeting point
Meet at Carrer d’Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain.
Gather at the Barcelona Nord Bus Station, located just 5 minutes from the Arc de Triomf. Seek out the Castlexperience Office situated on the 1st floor within Section B. It can be found near ticket offices A, B, or C.
Vital trip details
Essentials for your journey:
- Cosy footwear
- Water
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Not allowed:
- Luggage or large bags
- Baby strollers
Crucial pre-trip insights:
- You may be required to purchase tickets online and queue to visit the Black Madonna. Your guide will provide you with estimated waiting times on the day of your visit.
- The bus portion of the tour can accommodate a maximum of 70 people, while the guided walking tours will be in smaller groups of up to 20 people.
- All dietary allergies or restrictions are accommodated for tours that include meals, and there’s no need to notify the activity provider in advance.
- Infants aged 3 or under can join the free tour, but baby seats are not provided.
- Please get in touch with the activity provider after booking if you have specific mobility requirements.
- Please be aware that temperatures in Montserrat and at the winery can be more extreme than in Barcelona, so check the weather forecast the day before and dress accordingly.
- The Basilica may be closed on Sundays or during religious celebrations, and entry may not be possible.
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