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Barcelona: Montserrat Monastery Tour with Optional Tastings

4.6  / 5197 reviews
Activity provider:City Wonders Ltd.
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Barcelona: Montserrat Monastery Tour with Optional Tastings

Activity provider:City Wonders Ltd.
4.6  / 5197 reviews

From US$ 36.99 per person

Get back to nature on a half-day, small group tour from Barcelona and marvel at the mountains and medieval monastery of Montserrat.

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Duration 5 hours
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English

Experience

Highlights
  • Visit the sacred mountain of Montserrat and explore the monastery
  • Immerse yourself in the rugged landscape before other visitors arrive
  • Travel through the countryside and stop to see the famous Black Madonna
  • Learn the impressive history of the pilgrimage site with a guide
  • Try authentic local delicacies during a tasting of pastries and liquor
Full description

On this morning tour, beat the crowds and discover Montserrat monastery and its rugged surroundings before the throngs of other tourists arrive. Depart Barcelona and journey by air-conditioned bus to the romantic, rock-hewn monastery complex of Montserrat.

Get an introduction to the history of the medieval site as you make your way through the beautiful countryside. Follow your guide directly to the largest building on arrival and learn the story of the abbey and shrine to the Black Virgin of La Moreneta that attracts pilgrims from all over the world.

Discover some of the best viewpoints to take in the drama of the sacred site and get recommendations about contemporary art galleries and museums to visit or places to eat.

Finally, savor the local specialties like herbal liquors made by the monks to the typical local pastries.   

Includes
  • Roundtrip transportation by air-conditioned bus from Barcelona
  • Free time in Montserrat
  • Guided tour of Montserrat Monastery including the Black Madonna (depending on option selected)
  • Liquor and pastry tasting (depending on option selected)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Tips
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users
  • People with pre-existing medical conditions

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Meeting point

Coming from Plaça d’Espanya, meet under the tower on the right side of the Torres Venecianes on Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Baby strollers
  • Baby carriages

Know before you go

  • This is a physically challenging tour that involves a considerable amount of walking and stairs
  • Entrance to the monastery is subject to a strict dress code. Please cover your knees and shoulders before visiting the monastery
  • Large bags, tripods, umbrellas, and backpacks are not permitted and must be checked into the free luggage storage area

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 197 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
    4.5/5

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We had a great time. We felt safe and happy with our tour. Marc was very kind and knowledgeable and answer all our questions. The driver made sure we were on time and safely transported us to and from Monteserrat in a very nice and comfortable, air conditioned van. Nos encantó para nuestra familia de 8. Los recomiendo 100%. Muchas gracias !!!!

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June 23, 2023

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Carol – United StatesVerified booking

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The tour was great. A small group of 6 with a reliable vehicle and a safe driver. Our tour guide was insightful and had a passion for the excursion. Pro tip: look up the map of the mountain before hand. We definitely could have walked from the monastery to St Jerome apex if we managed our time better (my partner and I) but we still got to the cable car and took it down. Either way a spectacular sight and many insightful pieces added by our guide.

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May 11, 2023

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Scott – CanadaVerified booking

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The tour guide Robert Lopez was very knowledgeable, friendly and funny. The tour is actually quite flexible, allowing you to stay at Montserrat for the whole day if you choose, but of course you'd need to make your own way back to Barcelona, at your own cost.

June 8, 2022

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