Montserrat: Cog-Wheel, Basilica, Black Madonna & Licor Tasting

Duration5h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

Discover the jewel in Catalonia’s crown before the crowds arrive on this morning trip to Montserrat.

Choose between two experiences: the Transfer + Basilica option, which includes round-trip transportation and admission to the Basilica to explore at your own pace, or the Full Experience, which includes a scenic rack railway ride and a guided visit to the Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey.

Admire the abbey’s impressive Gothic and Renaissance architecture and discover its importance in Catalonia’s rich history and culture.

Options

Montserrat Full Experience

Round-trip transportation
Guided Tour: Enjoy your visit accompanied by our professional guide, who will provide live commentary in English and Spanish simultaneousl
Access to the Basilica
Throne of the Virgin: Discover the famous Black Madonna, known as "La Moreneta".
Audiovisual Space
Liquor tasting: Taste traditional liqueurs made by the monks of Montserrat.

Transfer + Basilica Entry

Round-trip transportation
Ticket to the Basilica: Explore the Basilica of Montserrat at your own pace.
Please note: Guided tour, access to the Throne of the Virgin, the Audiovisual Space, and the traditional liqueur tasting are not included

What's included

Access to the Audiovisual Room (if option selected)
Liquors Tasting (if option selected)
Guided Visit with a professional Guide (if option selected)
Ticket to Montserrat Rack Railway (if option selected)
Admission to the Virgin Throne (if option selected)
Access to the Basilica
Round transfer from the meeting point to the Monastery and back

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

Barcelona
1h

You will leave Barcelona early in the morning to avoid crowds when accessing Montserrat. The first part of the journey will be by bus. The bus trip will last 1 hour.
15m · Admission ticket not included

Get off of the bus and enjoy a 15-minute journey on the Montserrat rack railway if you have chosen the full tour option. This trip will offer you the mountain’s unique skyline and spectacular views. The train has panoramic windows that allow you to admire the beauty of the landscape around Monistrol to Montserrat.
Pass by

Discover this awesome place located at an incredible mountain range, famous for its scenic views, hiking trails, and monastery.
30m · Admission ticket included

Visit the Basilica of Montserrat, one of Catalonia's most important religious landmarks and home to the revered Black Madonna.

If the full experience is selected, the visit to the Basilica will be accompanied by a professional guide, who will share its history, architecture, and significance.

If the Transfer + Basilica option is selected, you will enjoy admission to the Basilica and explore it independently at your own pace.
Abadia De Montserrat
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included

If the full tour option is selected, the guide will explain the history and highlights of the monastery. You will then have free time to explore the Abbey and its surroundings at your own pace.
10m · Admission ticket not included

If you choose the full experience option, you will enjoy the flavors of the mountains with a tasting of Montserrat liquors. Afterward, we will head back to Barcelona center.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The guide will be waiting on the "Estación de Francia" with a sign of Amigo Tours. You can arrive on the subway line L4 to the "Barceloneta" station, once there, take the exit to "Plaça Pau Vila". You can arrive also on bus line 47. The meeting point is at the main entrance of the station.

End point

The guide will be waiting on the "Estación de Francia" with a sign of Amigo Tours. You can arrive on the subway line L4 to the "Barceloneta" station, once there, take the exit to "Plaça Pau Vila". You can arrive also on bus line 47. The meeting point is at the main entrance of the station.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note: if you have chosen the full-experience option, the guided tour will be run in both English and Spanish at the same time
Please make sure to review the selected option carefully, as each option includes different services and attractions.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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