Girona and Montserrat from Barcelona Combo Tour with Cogwheel Train Ride
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Description
Explore two incredible sites of Catalonia in one day and save money on this combo trip. In the morning, travel to the historic city of Girona then, visit one of Spain's most sacred sites—the Montserrat Monastery—in the afternoon. Enjoy a convenient trip from Barcelona to Girona and Montserrat Sanctuary. Take a two hour guided tour of Girona Old Town, the Girona Game of Thrones filming locations, and the Girona City Walls. Ride the rack railway train of Montserrat before a guided tour of the famous Montserrat Monastery. Get a chance to taste handmade liquors by the monks of Montserrat and visit the Montserrat Audiovisual exhibition. Lastly, free time at Girona and Montserrat is included for your to explore the place at your own leisure.
Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made after 08:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Activity Detail
Inclusion
- Tasting of 4 liquors handmade by monks
- Admission to Espai Audio Visual exhibition
- Cogwheel train ride at Montserrat
- Transportation by air-conditioned coach
- Bilingual guide
- 20% discount for Montserrat Sant Joan Funicular ticket
- 10% discount for Montserrat Museum ticket
- 10% discount for Montserrat buffet restaurant
Start Timings
- 08:00
Duration
- 11 (hrs)
Check In/Pickup Location Details
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For the Montserrat part of the tour, you will have to check-in again at Balmes 5 on 14:45.
Additional Notes
- A radio guide is provided to groups of more than 5 people.
- The tour is guided in English and Spanish.
- Please note that lunch is not included in the tour fare. You may use the free time provided to have a meal.
Dressing & Items to Bring
- Walking shoes
- Comfortable clothing
- It is not permitted to enter the Montserrat Basilica wearing tank tops, short shorts, strapless shirts or sandals.
- Depending on the season, you may need to bring clothes to protect you from the rain and/or cold at Montserrat mountain.
Schedule
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| 07:45:00 |
Check-in at Balmes 5
Day: Day1 |
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| 08:00:00 |
Depart to Girona from Barcelona
Hop on a coach and travel to the medieval city of Girona from Barcelona. Day: Day1 |
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| 08:45:00 |
Guided Tour of Girona
Follow your guide and explore Girona's charming streets leading you to famous houses at the edge of the riverbank. Discover the Old Town and learn about some of the myths and legends related to the city. Stroll down la Rambla, see some of the most important plazas, and explore its winding alleys Day: Day1 |
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Girona Game of Thrones Filming Locations
Visit some of the Game of Thrones' filming sites and see Braavos, King’s Landing and Oldtown's Citadel in person. Day: Day1 |
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Girona City Walls
Still with your guide, walk along a part of the city medieval walls and marvel at the amazing views of the old town. Originally built in the 14th century, the old walls were destroyed to expand the city in the 19th century. Thanks to the reconstruction, it is possible to walk along it today. Day: Day1 |
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Free Time
Enjoy some the free time and visit the Cathedral of Girona on your own or grab a quick bite to eat. Day: Day1 |
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| 14:30:00 |
End of Girona Tour
The Girona tour will finish at Balmes 5. Day: Day1 |
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| 14:45:00 |
Check-in at Balmes 5
Day: Day1 |
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| 15:00:00 |
Depart to Montserrat from Barcelona
Ride on a comfortable bus and head to Montserrat. Relax during the 45-minute journey from Barcelona to Montserrat. Day: Day1 |
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| 16:00:00 |
Montserrat Rack Railway Train Ride
Board the Montserrat rack railway train or Cremallera and head up from the base of the mountain to the Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey. Enjoy the view of the Catalonian countryside as you travel up to 4,051 feet (1,236 m). Day: Day1 |
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Guided Tour of Montserrat Sanctuary
Follow your tour guide and visit the Royal Basilica of Montserrat. Be amazed at the 12th-century Romanesque sculpture of the Black Madonna from a distance and learn about Montserrat legends and history. Day: Day1 |
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| 17:15:00 |
Free Time for Liquor Tasting and Montserrat Audio Visual Exhibition
Enjoy free time to visit the audiovisual exhibition about Montserrat and taste 4 typical liquors handmade by the monks of the monastery. Or take advantage of your included discount tickets to the Sant Joan Funicular (20% off) and the Museum of Montserrat (10% off). Day: Day1 |
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| 18:30:00 |
Departure from Montserrat Monastery
Day: Day1 |
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| 19:30:00 |
Check-out at Balmes 5
Day: Day1 |
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