Cancellation
Free cancellation until 24 hours before the starting time.
Duration
8.5 hours
Language
Bilingual
About the tour
Discover two of Catalonia’s most iconic landmarks during your stay in Barcelona!
First, depart from Barcelona for Montserrat Monastery, one of the region’s most important spiritual and cultural sites. Visit the Montserrat Museum and explore its outstanding collection of art and cultural treasures. The museum houses archaeological artifacts from ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Cyprus, Egypt, and Palestine, as well as an impressive collection of paintings dating from the 13th to the 18th centuries by renowned artists such as El Greco, Caravaggio, and Morales.
Admire the architecture of the Basilica, which beautifully combines Gothic and Renaissance elements. You will also have the opportunity to visit its impressive atrium and sacristy, and learn about the rich musical tradition of Montserrat through an audiovisual presentation dedicated to the famous boys’ choir, one of the oldest in Europe.
In the afternoon, upon returning to Barcelona, you will have free time for lunch at your own expense before continuing to the Sagrada Família. Explore both the exterior façades and the spectacular interior of Gaudí’s masterpiece while your guide reveals the fascinating symbolism woven throughout the basilica. You will learn how the Holy Family is represented through the building’s architecture and artistic details, reflecting key elements of Christian faith and tradition. The basilica celebrates the Holy Family of Nazareth as a symbol of unity, devotion, and family values, making it one of the most extraordinary religious monuments in the world.
First, depart from Barcelona for Montserrat Monastery, one of the region’s most important spiritual and cultural sites. Visit the Montserrat Museum and explore its outstanding collection of art and cultural treasures. The museum houses archaeological artifacts from ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Cyprus, Egypt, and Palestine, as well as an impressive collection of paintings dating from the 13th to the 18th centuries by renowned artists such as El Greco, Caravaggio, and Morales.
Admire the architecture of the Basilica, which beautifully combines Gothic and Renaissance elements. You will also have the opportunity to visit its impressive atrium and sacristy, and learn about the rich musical tradition of Montserrat through an audiovisual presentation dedicated to the famous boys’ choir, one of the oldest in Europe.
In the afternoon, upon returning to Barcelona, you will have free time for lunch at your own expense before continuing to the Sagrada Família. Explore both the exterior façades and the spectacular interior of Gaudí’s masterpiece while your guide reveals the fascinating symbolism woven throughout the basilica. You will learn how the Holy Family is represented through the building’s architecture and artistic details, reflecting key elements of Christian faith and tradition. The basilica celebrates the Holy Family of Nazareth as a symbol of unity, devotion, and family values, making it one of the most extraordinary religious monuments in the world.
What's included
Transportation from meeting point to Montserrat Monastery
Bilingual guide (simultaneously in English and Spanish)
Tickets to Montserrat Monastery and Sagrada Familia
Ticket to Montserrat Rack Railway
Access to the Basilica and the Virgin Throne
Access to the Audiovisual Room
Liquor tasting
What's excluded
Access to the Towers of Sagrada Familia
Hotel Pick up and Drop off
Meeting point
Meeting point
We will begin the tour with the Montserrat Monastery, at 8:00am at Av. del Marquès de l'Argentera, 6, Estación de Francia.
The Sagrada Familia meeting point will be at 3:15 p.m. at Carrer de Nàpols, 218, 08013 Barcelona. We recommend arriving 30 minutes early.
Before your trip
Free cancellation until 24 hours before the starting time.
What our travelers say
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4.5
Overall rating
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Anonymous Traveler
Excelente. La guía Blanca nos hizo conocer muchos aspectos de la historia de Monserrate. Una gran conocedora del tema
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