Excursion to Montserrat: hike and guided tour of the monastery - from Barcelona

Excursion to Montserrat: hike and guided tour of the monastery - from Barcelona

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Day trip to Montserrat, near Barcelona
Hiking in the mountains and the superb panorama
The monastery and the basilica
Informative commentary from your guide

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Duration
5 hours 30 minutes

Languages

German
French
English
Spanish

Starting time
8:30 AM , 10:00 AM

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Description

Discover the Montserrat massif and visit its monastery accompanied by a guide!

You'll meet your guide in the centre of Barcelona before setting off on a day trip to Montserrat, Catalonia's most emblematic mountain.

Located just a few kilometres from Barcelona, this rocky chain of needle-like peaks is surprisingly beautiful. The Benedictine monastery overlooking the massif is even more spectacular, and has become a place of pilgrimage. It is home to the famous "Black Madonna" or Moreneta, the patron saint of Catalonia, and is visited by thousands of faithful and curious visitors every year.

Accompanied by your guide, you will visit the monastery, built in the 10th century and still in use today. Your guide will tell you all about the history of the monastery and the lives of the monks who still live there. 

After visiting the monastery, you will board the Sant Joan funicular to reach the top of the mountain to begin your hike. You'll be able to admire the local flora and fauna and enjoy beautiful views of the natural park. You'll discover how nature and spirituality are intimately linked.

After the effort, comfort! Once the hike is over, you'll enjoy a typical Catalan pastry, the "coca de Montserrat".

You will have some free time to admire the view over the valley before returning to Barcelona in the late afternoon.

Departure place

Good to know

  • Availability: every day (except in exceptional circumstances)
  • Duration: approximately 5h30
  • Times: 8.30am or 10am depending on the period
     
  • Please, be at the check in point 15’ minutes before departure time.
  • On high occupancy days, the Rack Railway will be used instead of the Aerial Cable Car
  • Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes
  • This product is subject to cancellation or rescheduling based on inclement weather
  • The visit to the Moreneta is not guaranteed, it is subject to availability and depending on the season, as there may be up to 2hrs of queue
  • There is a minimum of people required to operate the tour. In the event that this minimum is not met, you will be offered an alternative date, another tour of equal or superior value, or a full refund
  • There is a minimum number of people required to operate on languages that are not English or Spanish. If this minimum is not reached, the tour will be offered in English
  • Tour may be affected due to special circumstances.

Price includes

  • Informative commentary from your guide
  • A visit to the monastery and basilica of Montserrat
  • Transport
  • An hour's hike in the Montserrat Natural Park
  • Ticket for the Sant Joan funicular railway
  • Taste a typical Catalan pastry, the "coca de Montserrat"

Price doesn’t include

  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • Tips
  • All other extras

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