Why choose this Barcelona tour ?
Discover one of the most mystic Catalan wonders on our 4-and-a-half-hour tour. Take the cog-wheel train or the cable car 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 or taste some of the local liquors made in the area.
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What makes Montserrat Afternoon Tour & Black Madonna Priority Access a unique experience ?
After a 1h drive on the highway, board the cog-wheel train or the Aeri cable car up the mountain and enjoy the amazing views over the area
During the first part of the tour you will enjoy an introduction to the history of the monastery. Once the guided tour has ended, you will have free time to enjoy de fabulous land scape by yourself, to visit the local food market, to visit de audiovisual exhibition and to taste some typical liqueurs.
Montserrat is a rocky mountain located 50 km to the southwest of Barcelona. It is considered the most significant and important mountain of Catalonia. The etymology of Montserrat comes from Catalan Mont (mountain) and serrat (serrated).
The importance of this mountain is due to the legend of the miraculous appearance of the Madonna and Child in one of the caves. This cave received the name Santa Cova (The Saint Cave). To this day the wood carving of the Madonna and Child are kept in the Church of the monastery and it is possible to visit it. This image of the Madonna is popularly known as La Moreneta (The Black Madonna) for its dark color.
Enjoy the priority access to the Black Madonna.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants travel free provided they do not occupy a seat
- Note that the La Escolania children’s choir does not perform in the afternoon
- Correct dress code is requested to enter the Basilica at Montserrat. It is not permitted to enter with tank tops, strapless shirts, short shorts or sandals
- The duration of the tour includes the round trip to the destination.
- Queues to see the Black Madonna may occur depending on season.
- Please note that there are different departure times depending on the seasons.
- Please, be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure time
- The Cable car facilities are not adapted for people with reduced mobility. In this case, it will be necessary to make the reservation with the ascent to Montserrat by the cog-wheel train.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Montserrat Afternoon Tour & Black Madonna Priority Access Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Entrance to the audio-visual exhibition “Espai Audio visual Montserrat”
- Transportation on an air-conditioned coach
- Access to the Basilica and the Black Madonna
- Taste of 4 typical liquors of the area
- Cog-wheel train up to Montserrat or Cable Car (depending on the option selected)
- Local guide, operating in both Spanish and English
- Radio guide system
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Julia Travel S.L.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Madrid.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 1698 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 9 Travelers is accepted for booking.
* Please check in at the counter 15 minutes before the departure time.
* Julià Travel Gray Line Spain contact: 0034 93 317 64 54 / incoming@julia.net
* Failure to show up at the established check-in time may entail losing the tour.
