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Montserrat Tour from Barcelona: Cultural and Architectural Heritage
Visit Montserrat Museum and marvel at its cultural heritage. While many aspects of its history were lost in the Napoleonic War, there are still plenty of interesting artistic elements that continue to delight modern-day visitors. Study the architecture of the basilica, which combines Gothic and Renaissance styles. Finally, see the beautiful atrium and sacristy and gain an appreciation for the talents of singers, composers, and teachers through a showing of the choir line. We have two different modalities for this tour, you will have to choose between only a transfer to Montserrat or a full tour to Montserrat.
Tour Options: Transfer Only from Barcelona and Full Tour to Montserrat.
Montserrat’s only transfer option just includes transportation from Barcelona to Montserrat. In a comfortable bus, you will arrive at the Monserrat Monastery, located 720 meters above sea level. You will be able to watch the sunrise from the fabulous mountainside on which the monastery is built. From the heights, you will get a great impression of this place, surrounded by impressive rocks and peculiar vegetation. Without a doubt, you will be admired! Decide to visit the monastery on your own or to make some of the many hiking routes!
Montserrat’s full tour option includes transportation from Barcelona to Montserrat, tickets, a guided visit, and a liquor tasting. Learn about local culture and history inside the museum and visit the Black Madonna at the Royal Basilica. You will also be able to learn about monastic life in this place, visit its basilica, tour the Plaza de Santa María and discover the many figures it hides and see the impressive organ from 1896. All these interesting facts will be told by our guide, and he will introduce you to fantastic stories.
Book the Tour to Montserrat from Barcelona
Highlights:
- Enjoy spectacular views and scenery from the top of the mountain
- Visit the Black Madonna at the Royal Basilica (if you choose this option)
- Taste liquors made by the monks (if you choose this option)
Included in the Tour to Montserrat from Barcelona:
- Transportation from the meeting point
- Ticket to Montserrat Railway
- Ticket to Monteserrat’s Museum
- Access to Throne of the Virgin
- Bilingual guide (English and Spanish) (if you choose this option)
- Liquor tasting (if you choose this option)
Not included:
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off