Guests will explore the natural and cultural history of the famed Montserrat mountains, home to a medieval monastery and basilica, on this afternoon tour. Once they arrive at the city bus station at Estació del Nord in Barcelona, guests will find their tour coach waiting for them. From Barcelona, they will drive north through the picturesque Catalan countryside. Having reached the base of the mountains, guests will disembark and board the cable cars that take them to the monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat, located on the mountaintop. They will enjoy the cable ride to the summit, admiring spectacular views of the countryside stretching all the way to the Pyrenees in the distance. At the top, they can explore the monastery and its remarkable setting amid towering peaks. Participants can also pay homage to the revered 12th-century Black Madonna, or La Moreneta, the patron saint of Catalonia, housed within the Royal Basilica of Montserrat. Guests will have the opportunity to visit the Montserrat museum with an audiovisual guide, and taste the region’s popular liquors, before returning to the city.

Duration:
Approximately 4.50 hours.

Start Time:
3pm between April 1–October 31, and 2pm during November 1–March 31.

Inclusions:
Transportation between meeting/ending point and Montserrat, cable car tickets, entrance fees for Montserrat. This is subject to change depending on the day of tour.

Exclusions:
Transportation to/from hotel, food and beverages, gratuities.

Meeting point:
Estació del Nord, Ground Floor, Platform 19, Carrer d’Alí Bei 80, Barcelona.

Ending point:
Estació del Nord, Ground Floor, Platform 19, Carrer d’Alí Bei 80, Barcelona.

Not Suitable For:
Wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and strollers.

Important Information:

Guests are advised to wear comfortable walking shoes, carry raincoats or warm clothes as per the season, and ensure that they wear proper shoes and cover their upper body and legs for visiting the Montserrat Basilica.

The tour bus can accommodate up to 50 people.

This tour operates at 3.00pm daily during April 1–October 31; and at 2:00pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays during November 1–March 31.

This tour does not operate on January 1 and 5, September 24, or December 25.

This tour is provided on a reserved basis prior to departure.