Montserrat Monastery Tour from Barcelona w/ Natural Park Hiking

Product Code: 444838

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • A 5.5 hours guided visit of Montserrat
    • Private Transport and bilingual specialized mountain guide
    • Be amazed by the Montserrat Abbey
    • Admire the views from the Sant Joan railway
    • Taste the typical catalan dessert, mel i mató (cheese drizzled with honey) from the local farmers
    • Soft trekking in the Natural Park of Montserrat with best scenic views
    • Premium Small Group for a personalized experience
Tour Code
444838
Duration
5.5 hour
Departure City
Barcelona
End City
Barcelona
Tour Type
Hiking
Language
English, French, German, Spanish
Available options

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Outdoor Adventure, Religious & Spiritual

Explore the world with an active and adrenaline pumping adventures like diving, snorkeling, camping, hiking and so on. ; Visit holy and sacred landmarks with expert guides

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Small group tour

Take an intimate and semi-private trip with a small group

Activity Level: Moderate, Strenuous

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking; Activities are geared towards experienced and fit travelers

Accessibility: Not accessible

Tour does not have wheelchair accessible vehicles/attractions or allow service dogs

Itinerary

SHORT DESCRIPTION
Experience Barcelona's holy mountain, Montserrat, on a half or full day tour. Board the Montserrat Railway to observe the area's fascinating flora and fauna. Follow a natural trail (soft hiking) replete of verdant beauty in Montserrat Natural Park. Taste the typical catalan dessert, mel i mató (cheese drizzled with honey) from the local farmers.

Have fun and feel unique in your experience in a Premium Small Group Tour.

LONG DESCRIPTION
The experience starts in the upper part of Passeig de Gràcia, before journeying to experience the natural splendor of Montserrat, Catalonia's most emblematic mountain. Topped by a Benedictine Monastery, Montserrat is an ideal half-day trip to spend a fun day in nature, just a few kilometers away from Barcelona. On the way to the Monastery, admire the Massif of Montserrat, a spectacular multi-peaked rocky range packed with unique needle-shape formations. Upon arrival, visit the Monastery, which was founded in the 10th century and still functions to this day, with over 70 monks. It is also well-known for hosting the figure of La Moreneta (visit not guaranteed), who is the patron saint of Catalonia. Your guide will bring history alive by explaining the history and ventures of this Monastery dating nearly a thousand years.

Board the Sant Joan Railway to observe the area's fascinating flora and fauna. The tour will continue a soft hike replete with verdant beauty while you admire a scenic landscape in Montserrat Natural Park. "To recover some energy after the hiking, you will taste the typical catalan dessert, mel i mató (cheese drizzled with honey) from one of the local farmers. The sweetest way to end this wonderful tour.

You will have free time Visit the farmers market Visit the cafeteria Check the souvenirs stores The Escolania is a boys' choir of sopranos and altos based at the Benedictine abbey Santa Maria de Montserrat near Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Meet your guide again to go back to the bus way back to Barcelona.

Tips:
Occasionally the Montserrat mountain railway has to undergo maintenance. If the rail way is undergoing maintenance, this tour's route and the hike will be adjusted to include all the best views and ensure you still see the Montserrat Abbey, and have a great time.

Visiting Attractions

  • Montserrat Montserrat
  • Santa Maria de Montserrat Santa Maria de Montserrat

Meeting Point

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Time Region Location Full Address
08:30AM Barcelona We Barcelona - Passeig de Gràci
Passatge de la Concepció, 7. 08008.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • Guided visit of the Magic Mountain & the Abbey of Montserrat
    • Multilingual Professional Mountain guide
    • Private Transfer with A/C
    • Tickets for Sant Joan's railway
    • Tasting of the typical catalan dessert, mel i mató (cheese drizzled with honey) from the local farmers
    • One hour of hiking in the Natural Park
    • Premium Small Group maximum capacity 18 people

Package Excludes

  • Hotel pick-up, drop-off
  • Optional tips
  • Food and beverages
  • Personal expenses

Special Notes

    • 18 pax maximum.
    • Please, be at the check in point 15 minutes before departure time.
    • Comfortable clothing and shoes.
    • There is a minimum of people required to operate the tour. In the event that this minimum is not met, customers will be offered an alternative date, another tour of equal or superior value, or a full refund.
    • There is a minimum number of people required to operate on languages that are not English or Spanish. if this minimum is not reached, the tour will be offered in English.
    • This product is subject to cancellation or rescheduling based on inclement weather.
    • The visit to the Moreneta is not guaranteed, it is subject to availability and depending on the season, as there may be up to 2hrs of queue.
    • Tour may be affected due to special circumstances.
    • The use of a mask in public areas is mandatory in accordance with Spanish regulations.

Cancellation Policy

Please see the Available Options section above for any details about cancellation policies.

Pricing Info

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* Child: 4-8 years of age
* Participation is free for children younger than 4.

Reservation Info

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    - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
    - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
    - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
    - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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