From Barcelona: Montserrat Full-Day Tour

From Barcelona: Montserrat Full-Day Tour

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Discover one of the most mystic Catalan wonders on a full-day tour departing from Barcelona. See the Black Madonna in the Basilica of Montserrat and listen to the Boys’ Choir (subject to calendar).

Highlights

Enjoy an exclusive guided visit to the Montserrat Sacristy
Take in the breathtaking views of the Montserrat Mountains
See the Black Madonna known as La Moreneta
Discover local flavours as you taste 4 typical liquors from the region

Description

Board a tour bus to the magical mountain of Montserrat. Famous for its peculiar morphology, its name comes from the Catalan words Mont (mountain) and Serrat (serrated). Famous for its rocky geography, Montserrat was declared a National Park in 1987 to protect its natural and cultural wealth. Follow your local guide through the site and learn about the history and architectural style of the Monastery. Fall in love with the Gothic and Renaissance details of the basilica and sanctuary. Learn about the legend of the apparition of the Madonna and Child in the cave of Santa Cova. The figure is popularly known as La Moreneta (The Black Madonna) as a result of a varnish reaction. When you arrive in Montserrat, we will take you on a guided tour around the Monastery and you will enjoy a walking tour to the viewpoint of the Saint Michael Cross. At 13:00 you will listen to la Escolania (subject to their schedule), one of the oldest Boys’ Choir in Europe, and after that you will enjoy a private guided tour in the Sacristy. At the end of the guided tour, you can skip the line and visit the Black Madonna. After the guided tour, you will have free time. You can shop for locally produced treats, have lunch, visit the audio-visual exhibition, visit the museum (entrance not included) or taste the finest liquors made in the region. Besides the main area, there are a great number of small churches and trails you can hike to.

Includes

Transportation on an air-conditioned tour bus Monolingual tour in English Radio guide system Exclusive entrance to the sacristy Taste of 4 typical liquors of the area Entrance to the audiovisual exhibition in Montserrat 'Espai Audiovisual Montserrat' Access to the Black Madonna Access to the Boys’Choir (subject to the schedule) Cog-wheel train up to Montserrat

Important Information

Correct dress code is requested to enter the basilica; tank tops, strapless shirts, short shorts or sandals are not allowed
Montserrat has a mountain climate; depending on the season, you will need clothes to protect you from the rain and/or cold
Please check the opening times for the facilities you wish to visit.
Schedule may vary without further notice due to extraordinary conditions.
On the days that the Boys’ Choir is not available will not be replaced by any other activity.