Montserrat: Morning or Afternoon Half-Day Trip with Pickup

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Dive into Catalan culture with a visit to the mountain of Montserrat. Spend 5-hours in this mysterious site in Catalonia at this natural monument. Avoid the massive tours and meet your specialized local guide who will inform you of rooted cultural myths.

Highlights

Marvel at the spectacular landscapes in Montserrat National Park
Visit the picturesque Monastery and see the Black Madonna
Hear one of the oldest children's choirs in Europe
Explore the Holy Cave of Montserrat
Tour in a small group of 8 guests with hotel pickup and drop-off included

Description

Be picked up from your Barcelona accommodations in the morning and enjoy the most exclusive views of this spectacular natural setting, the Holy Mountain. This rocky monument is known for the whimsical shapes of its peaks soaring through the sky, its valleys and caves, giving an appearance of mysterious beauty. The mountain, 2,380 feet above sea level and surrounded by magnificent scenery, is home to the Benedictine Monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat, which you will visit on this tour. This religious site includes the Basilica, where you’ll see the Virgin of Montserrat, known as the Black Madonna. This is a venerated 12th-century Romanesque carving characterized by its unique dark color, hence the nickname. After visiting the monastery, your guide will take you on a walking tour to take in the stunning views from the site that was declared a national park in 1987. Next, you’ll visit the Holy Cave, where legend has it the Virgin appeared. It is now a center of pilgrimage and prayer. To conclude the tour, you can enjoy listening to the angelic voices of La Escolania de Montserrat, one of the oldest children's choirs in Europe. You will return to Barcelona with the guide at around 2:30 PM if you take the morning tour, or at 8:30 PM if you take the afternoon tour.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off in a private air-conditioned minivan between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM Local guide Small-group tour with up to 8 guests Walking tour in Montserrat Entrance fees
Personal expenses

Important Information

Please provide the name and address of your accommodation when booking
Please provide the age of children when booking so that the local supplier can provide the appropriate child seat