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Enjoy this trip to Montserrat Monastery and learn about the lives of the Benedictine monks at the monastery and why the sanctuary became one of the most important Catholic shrines in Catalonia.
About this activity
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- Duration 5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Itinerary
Starting location:
Passeig de Lluís Companys, 5
Bus / coach
(1.5 hours)
Monistrol de Montserrat
Guided tour (1.5 hours)
Montserrat Monastery
Wine tasting (30 minutes)
Museum of Montserrat
Visit (30 minutes)
Bus / coach
(1.5 hours)
Arrive back at:
Passeig de Lluís Companys, 5
Main stop
Other stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Visit the sacred mountain of Montserrat and learn about its history
- Admire the incredible views from the top of the mountain
- Visit the museum and learn about life for the Benedictine monks
- Discover an impressive collection of art depicting the Virgin Mary
- Explore the Renaissance basilica and contemplate the Romanesque Morenata
Full description
Embark on this day trip to Montserrat Monastery located at the top of the mountains and relax from the stress of the city. Enjoy a full guided visit of the place hand in hand with your expert guide.
Arrive at the monastery, learn about the lives of the monks in this sacred mountain, visit the Museum de Montserrat, and see a collection of artifacts ranging from Egyptian mummies to canvasses by Picasso.
Explore a museum home to very important artworks of 20th-century Catalonian Art, among many others from renowned artists like Morales, El Greco, and Caravaggio.
Fall in love with the Renaissance architecture of the basilica and go to the atrium and sacristy, and see the permanent collection of images of the Virgin Mary.
Admire the well-preserved Morenata, patron saint of Cataluña, a Romanesque polychrome carving of the Virgin, which is very appreciated by the Catalonian territory.
Upgrade your experience and make the most of your visit to Montserrat Monastery by selecting the option that includes a liquor tasting at the end of the tour. Enjoy the various delicious flavours of the beverages to finish the tour.
Includes
- Round transportation from the meeting point
- Guide
- Live commentary in English and Spanish
- Entrance to the Museum of Montserrat
- Access to the Throne of the Virgin
- Access to the audiovisual rooms
- Liquor tasting
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
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Participants
Date
Meeting point
Meet your guide at Passeig Lluis Companys 5, on the opposite side of the Arc de Triomphe monument. They will be holding an Amigo Tours sign.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
- The Montserrat Monastery is wheelchair accessible, even though there might be a different visit itinerary from the original one due to structural conditions
- It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes, as this tour involves a lot of walking
- If you want to have the liquor tasting at the end of the tour, you must select the option before booking
- Alochol consumption is only allowed for people 18 years old and older