Montserrat Afternoon Tour with Cog-Wheel Train

Montserrat Afternoon Tour with Cog-Wheel Train

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Montserrat Afternoon Tour with Cog-Wheel Train

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Let yourself be enchanted by the spirituality of Montserrat, the magic mountain of Catalonia. The Monastery and the beauty views will captivate you

Discover one of the most mystic Catalan wonders on our 4-and-a-half-hour tour. Take the cog-wheel train and enjoy a breathtaking ride up the mountain. Walk around the sanctuary and imagine the many lives lived by the monks at the site through the centuries. Finally, visit the Black Madonna known as La Moreneta in the Basilica (visit subject to space) or taste some of the local liquors made in the area

Free Cancellation Fully refundable when canceled up to 24 hours prior to departure
4h30min Duration of experience
Tour Guide / Driver Type of tour leader

Experience

  • Montserrat mountain is special for its rocks shape that remind of a human and animal appearance.
  • The Basílica de Montserrat holds the Montserrat Virgin, known as La Moreneta (the Black Virgin), which is the patron saint of Catalonia.
  • Breathtaking views of this natural park and towns around are enjoyed from the mountain.

  • Transportation on an air conditioned coach.
  • Tour operated in both Spanish and English.
  • Radio guide system.
  • Local guide.
  • Taste of 4 typical liquors of the area.
  • Entrance to the audio visual exhibition in Montserrat “Espai Audio visual Montserrat”.

  • Food and drinks, unless specified.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.

  • A dress code is required to enter to the venue. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. No flip flops permitted.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • This is a walking tour on arrival at the site. Wear appropriate attire. Duration: 4 and a half hours (transportation included).
  • Check the schedule for the facilities you wish to visit at the site.
  • Queues to see the Black Madonna may occur depending on season.

Leave our office in central Barcelona on an air-conditioned coach towards Montserrat. After a 1h drive on the highway, board the cog-wheel train up ... See more

Restrictions
  • In order to cancel the booking with no penalties you must contact us at least 24 hours in advance.
Highlights
  • Montserrat mountain is special for its rocks shape that remind of a human and animal appearance.
  • The Basílica de Montserrat holds the Montserrat Virgin, known as La Moreneta (the Black Virgin), which is the patron saint of Catalonia.
  • Breathtaking views of this natural park and towns around are enjoyed from the mountain.
Includes
  • Transportation on an air conditioned coach.
  • Tour operated in both Spanish and English.
  • Radio guide system.
  • Local guide.
  • Taste of 4 typical liquors of the area.
  • Entrance to the audio visual exhibition in Montserrat “Espai Audio visual Montserrat”.
Excludes
  • Food and drinks, unless specified.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
Essential Information
  • A dress code is required to enter to the venue. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. No flip flops permitted.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • This is a walking tour on arrival at the site. Wear appropriate attire. Duration: 4 and a half hours (transportation included).
  • Check the schedule for the facilities you wish to visit at the site.
  • Queues to see the Black Madonna may occur depending on season.
Restrictions
  • In order to cancel the booking with no penalties you must contact us at least 24 hours in advance.
Itinerary
Leave our office in central Barcelona on an air-conditioned coach towards Montserrat. After a 1h drive on the highway, board the cog-wheel train up the mountain and enjoy the amazing views over the area.

Admire the Mountain’s peculiar morphology, which comes from the Catalan words Mont (mountain) and Serrat (serrated). World-famous for its rocky geography, Montserrat beautiful scenery was declared National Park in 1987 to protect its natural and cultural wealth.

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Customer Reviews

4.5
based on 12 verified reviews
Oct 19 2023
Fabulous tour - highly recommend - well organized, no waiting, skip the lines - thank you!
Patti Smith
Aug 18 2023
Enjoyed the historical value
Larry Frakes
Sep 26 2019
The tour was great, however, it was difficult to follow the tour guide's accented English. The bus was comfortable and the audio boxes worked well.
a Gray Line customer
Oct 23 2018
Great guide, great scenery.
Kenn Charlton
Jun 24 2018
Audio earphones were faulty but tour guide was very friendly and helped us a lot. We will recommend this to our friends. beautiful views
Christopher Withers
May 11 2018
Excellent guide, Danny, and clear explanations.Enjoyed the vistas fro the train as well as from the Cathedral level.
a Gray Line customer

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