Montserrat Monastery Small Group or Private Tour Hotel pick-up
Description
Discover the mystical mountaintop monastery of Montserrat on a 5-hour small-group tour of maximum 8 people from Barcelona. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip hotel pick-up and drop-off, ensuring a comfortable and stress-free experience. Your expert guide will take you through the nearly 1,000-year-old Benedictine Monastery, located high in the Montserrat Mountains, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding natural park. Explore this iconic Catalonian landmark, known for its rich history, spiritual significance, and stunning landscapes. With a small group size, you’ll enjoy a more personalized experience, allowing you to truly appreciate the beauty and history of Montserrat. Whether you're a history enthusiast, nature lover, or simply seeking a peaceful retreat near Barcelona, this half-day tour is the perfect way to experience Catalonia’s stunning scenery.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The Rocky Massif of Montserrat has been declared as Natural Park in 1987, and characterised by the rounded shape of its peaks. This incredible 4000-foot wonder is easily recognizable by its ''serrated'' top from which it got his name. Once you reach the monastery, you have plenty of options and your guide will always adjust to your interests. We invite you to take an easy walk of around 30 min to enjoy one of the most astonishing views of the natural park, but if you wish you can also decide to enjoy other activities that the mountain offers.
Montserrat Basilica, located in the stunning Montserrat mountain range in Catalonia, Spain, is a revered site of pilgrimage and natural beauty. Known for housing the famous statue of the Black Madonna, La Moreneta, the basilica is a significant spiritual and cultural landmark. Its breathtaking setting amidst rocky cliffs offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, making it a popular destination for both worshippers and tourists alike. Visitors can explore the basilica's rich history, beautiful architecture, and serene atmosphere, all while experiencing the spiritual energy that has drawn people since 12th century.
Decide with your small group of 8 pax if you want to enjoy a ride in the rack railway that will bring you at the top of the holy mountain. Enjoy astonishing views along the way.
If you wish, you can also decide to visit the Montserrat museum. It has an important section of early paintings, spanning the 13th to the 18th centuries, with works by El Greco, Caravaggio as well as a large collection of Catalan paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries that includes major names such as Fortuny, Rusiñol, Casas, Picasso and Dalí but also of French impressionism such as Chagall, Braque, Le Corbusier, Miró, Dalí and Picasso.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
- We will pick you up from any hotel or apartment in Barcelona city. Please make sure to include the address of your accommodation when booking. - Even if your Hotel is not listed, you can type it down in the field. - We will send a message the day before departure through the booking system to inform you of the specific pick-up time at your hotel as well as the name of your guide and the telephone number.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Small Group of 8 people
Reviews(5,847)
Great trip. Very informative. Highly recommend excursion and Javi, our guide. He was informative and funny. Answered all our questions.
Absolutely amazing experience! The tour guide- Javi- was simply the best tour guide! Funny, smart, patient with those of us who are not as agile as the rest, and knowledgeable about the place we were visiting- Monserrat Monastery!
Efficient logistics and well organized. Timely pick up. Matt our guide was very informative, left us some room to do things on our own which we appreciated, and very knowledgeable! Great experience overall.
Alejandro was excellent. Very knowledgeable and friendly.
Wonderful visit with Alejandro! It was a gorgeous day at Montserrat and we truly enjoyed it. Very laid back and easygoing experience.
Ramon did an excellent guide from picking my group up on time and seeing to our comfort throughout and on return. His teaching skills made our trip even more meaningful. His “life” book gave us a perspective we would not have had otherwise. The monastery was beyond spectacular. Every step of the trip went as planned and we were all very impressed with our guide.
Alejandro, our tour guide, was fantastic! My wife and kids took a small private tour to Montserrat, and it went perfectly. He literally gave us the “red carpet” treatment. It was a relaxed experience from start to finish!
Alejandro was a great guide! He picked up from the hotel and was very patient when I was running late from another tour & was very communicative through WhatsApp. There was enough time to visit the monastery and to see all the views of the mountain.
Javi was excellent. Knowledgeable and great personality
Javi was a fantastic guide - very knowledgeable and very funny! Great value for the price.
