Barcelona Trip Overview
We will experience Montserrat’s Natural Park and its Monastery with a passionate local guide in small groups up to a maximum 8 people.
HIGHLIGHTS
Leave earlier than others to avoid agglomerations
Montserrat Abbey and Black Madonna
Funicular railway to the top of the mountain
1 hour superlative and easy hike
Farmer’s market
TOUR DESCRIPTION
We will first visit in Montserrat its Benedictine Abbey, first built on the 11th century and home to Catalonia’s Patroness Saint.
After we will get on funicular railway to go to the top of the mountain from where we enjoy the stunning views from the Natural Park of Montserrat and the rest of Catalonia from a bird´s eye view.
During the hike we will walk on the same paths used by pilgrims hundreds of years ago, we will get inspired by Montserrat’s fascinating flora and fauna and we will experience unique ways where rocky pillars and ravines show us how inner mysterious water emerge from the hidden and undiscovered very center of the massif.
Additional Info
* Duration: 5 to 6 hours
* Starts: Barcelona, Spain
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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We will experience Montserrat’s Natural Park and its Monastery with a passionate local guide in small groups up to a maximum 8 people.
HIGHLIGHTS
Leave earlier than others to avoid agglomerations
Montserrat Abbey and Black Madonna
Funicular railway to the top of the mountain
1 hour superlative and easy hike
Farmer’s market
TOUR DESCRIPTION
We will first visit in Montserrat its Benedictine Abbey, first built on the 11th century and home to Catalonia’s Patroness Saint.
After we will get on funicular railway to go to the top of the mountain from where we enjoy the stunning views from the Natural Park of Montserrat and the rest of Catalonia from a bird´s eye view.
During the hike we will walk on the same paths used by pilgrims hundreds of years ago, we will get inspired by Montserrat’s fascinating flora and fauna and we will experience unique ways where rocky pillars and ravines show us how inner mysterious water emerge from the hidden and undiscovered very center of the massif.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Abadia de Montserrat, Carretera BP-1121 S/N, 08199 Montserrat Spain
After 50 minutes drive from Barcelona we will first visit in Montserrat its Benedictine Abbey, first built on the 11th century and home to Catalonia’s Patroness Saint, The Black Madonna, a strong symbol of spirituality and unity for the local people.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Montana de Montserrat, 08199 Montserrat Spain
During the hike we will walk on the same paths used by pilgrims hundreds of years ago, we will get inspired by Montserrat’s fascinating flora and fauna and we will experience UNIque ways where rocky pillars and ravines show us how inner mysterious water emerge from the hidden and undiscovered very center of the massif.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Montserrat, 08691, Barcelona, Spain
Sant Joan Funicular
Duration: 20 minutes
