Semi-Private Montserrat Tour from Barcelona
Description
Save a few hours to gaze at blue skies from Barcelona’s most wonderful mountain. People call it in different ways: Montserrat, the Magical Mountain… but there’s one thing that everybody agrees on: its breathtaking beauty. Montserrat was once completely covered by ice, hence the mountain’s silhouette. In the 9th century, one of the few black madonnas was found buried in a cave in Montserrat: the Moreneta. A Monastery was built on top of the mountain and since then, it’s a spot where all Catholics want to be at least once in a lifetime. Faith, nature, and amazing landscapes come together for a unique experience near Barcelona. On this small-group Montserrat tour by minivan of up to 7 people, our local guide will introduce the story of this icon of nature, as well as its main sights and pathways. Once at the top, you’ll have two hours of free time to see the Basilica, trek, or just have a relaxed picnic enjoying the scenic views before returning to Barcelona.
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Itinerary
Upon arriving at Montserrat, there will be an introductory tour of the mountain and its main highlights, so you can then decide how to enjoy the free time.
The tour includes admission to the Basilica, access to the Throne of the Black Madonna, and listening to the choir of children singing. The children usually perform from Monday to Friday. There could be exceptions though and some days there may be no performance without prior notice.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Disclaimer: the duration of the experience includes the roundtrip from Barcelona to Montserrat.
Reviews(4)
Was great to visit Vlack Madonna. Que for the cable car was horrible 2.5 hours. Please avoid going there on special days like Good Friday. Our guide was very knowledgeable. But had to cut couple of things because of the cable car delay.
We truly enjoyed our tour of beautiful Montserrat. Katrina was a wonderful tour guide! Her enthusiasm was contagious and she clearly wanted us to have a memorable visit. We learned much and saw amazing sights! We highly recommended this tour with Katrina!
Because of some delays with the gondola , we did not get to see the choir. Other than that, it was a great experience.
We loved this tour company. Fay was an amazing tour guide- knowledgeable and nice. Alejandro was our driver and even though the day was rainy and the roads were less than optimal we felt safe with him- so nice too. I wholeheartedly recommend this company. The office is conveniently located across from La Sagrada Familia. Thank you Fay and Alejandro for a beautiful day.
We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Fay and Alejandro! Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback and we look forward to welcoming you again in Barcelona :-)
