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Montserrat Monastery: Afternoon Cog-wheel Train Tour from Barcelona
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1,493 Ratings
Barcelona
Embark on a captivating 4.5-hour tour from Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery. Ride the cog-wheel train, explore the sanctuary, and encounter the revered Black Madonna. Indulge in local liquors for a truly enchanting experience.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cremallera de Montserrat - After a 1-hour drive on the highway, take the cogwheel train or the “Aeri” cable car up the mountain and relish the stunning views of the area.
- Abadia de Montserrat - The first part of the tour includes an introduction to the monastery’s history. After the guided tour, you will have free time to enjoy the breathtaking landscape on your own, visit the local food market, explore the audiovisual exhibition, and sample some traditional liqueurs.
- Montana de Montserrat - Montserrat is a rocky mountain situated 50 km southwest of Barcelona. It is regarded as the most significant and important mountain in Catalonia. The name Montserrat is derived from the Catalan words Mont (mountain) and serrat (serrated).
The mountain’s importance stems from the legend of the miraculous appearance of the Madonna and Child in one of the caves, which was named Santa Cova (The Holy Cave). The wooden carving of the Madonna and Child is preserved in the Church of the monastery and can be visited. This image of the Madonna is popularly known as La Moreneta (The Black Madonna) due to its dark color.
You will ascend the mountain via the Rack Railway (Cog-Wheel Train).
- La Moreneta - Enjoy priority access to the Black Madonna.
What's Included
- Scenic cog-wheel train journey
- Convenient radio guide system
- Sample 4 traditional monk-made liquors
- Guidance from an expert bilingual guide
- Access to the immersive ‘Espai Audio visual Montserrat’ exhibition
- Comfortable air-conditioned transport
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Embark on a captivating exploration of Catalonia’s magical secrets with our tour that spans over 4 hours. Ride the cog-wheel train for an awe-inspiring journey up the mountain. Stroll through the sanctuary and visualize the myriad lives of monks that have occupied the site over centuries. Lastly, encounter the Black Madonna, referred to as La Moreneta, in the Basilica or sample some of the region’s homegrown liquors.
- 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.
Location
Julià Travel
Please find the Julia Travel Office in Ground floor, Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08018 Barcelona, Spain. It is mandatory to check-in in the counter and after we will go to platform 19
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Casmira_f
May 12, 2024
Best tour - Beautiful place very scenic. We took the 3pm tour, got held up in traffic for an hour. We had to rush to see the Black Madonna and then missed out on the liquor tasting as the store closed at 6 pm which was very disappointing. I think this tour should begin at 2 pm to avoid disappointment. To sum it all, this tour is a must if you plan your n visiting Barcelona. Our guide Enrique was the best
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E8623rjjamesp
May 11, 2024
Great guide - Excellent experience, great view, the cliff is imposing. The brunette room is great for a panoramic photo and great guide
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Charlottefr5458wn
May 11, 2024
Wonderful place - Our guide named Anna was really nice and gentle. It was a nice experience and I can recommend it, if you like to get to know more about the culture.
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Wdj100
May 11, 2024
Our tour guide Oliver was excellent! - Our tour guide, Oliver, was excellent! Very informative and entertaining. Highly recommended! Ask for a tour with Oliver!
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Donald_p
May 9, 2024
Great experience - Jessica and Danny were great. Good energy, excellent information and fun. They were helpful kind and encouraging
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Robert_b
May 8, 2024
Fantastic tour - Great tour and Miri was a fabulous guide. I would highly recommend the experience to anyone. It is a must see while in Barcelona.
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Deedeebnkr
May 6, 2024
Beautiful experience - This is a beautiful place that you don't want to miss. One of the most beautiful churches you will ever walk into.
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P6930qjmaries
May 11, 2024
Must see, but longer free time needed - Anna was very friendly and fluent both in English and Spanish. We had amazing time to watch Montserrat and Black Maria. Anna explained the history and points to watch, and easier to walk around. Only con is tour time was really pressing and we had to move one to the other place too soon. The more tourists made all the waiting times were longer. If you have time, I recommend to have a longer hours than 4 hours of trip. 2 hours are gone for transporting and only 30 min are your own time.
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Antonio_s
May 13, 2024
Monserrat in a rush - It was beautiful but the trip was very rushed. The tour guide was knowledgeable but short tempered. The bus driver was excellent and careful his name was Sergio.
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Explore18509074327
May 11, 2024
Montserrat Julia Tour - Beautiful place ! Love it ! But, cause to the bad organisation we lost all our free time ! Don't like the guide : stressfull !
I recommand to go to Montserrat, but maybe with an another option !
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