Montserrat Afternoon Tour from Barcelona with Guided Monastery Visit
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Description
Journey to the mountain of Montserrat for a guided tour to the Monastery and see the miraculous Black Madonna. Feel a sense of tranquility as you go on a leisurely walk around the abbey. Avoid the morning crowds in Montserrat Monastery on this afternoon tour. Ride an air-conditioned bus to and from Montserrat and experience the religious atmosphere of the sanctuary.
Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made after 15:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Activity Detail
Inclusion
- Ticket to Montserrat Monastery
- Transportation fee
- English-speaking guide
Start Timings
- 15:15
Duration
- 4 (hrs)
Check In/Pickup Location Details
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Please look for the guide with an orange umbrella in front of Olivia Plaza Hotel.
Restrictions
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
Additional Notes
- Silence must be observed in the church so the guide will give all the explanations outside.
- The tour price excludes ticket for the funicular railway, Audio Visual Space of Montserrat and liquor tasting at Montserrat.
Dressing & Items to Bring
- Warm weather can be expected from June to September while cold weather sets in from December to February. The rest of the year has mild weather. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing.
- Walking shoes
- Please note that proper dress code is required to enter the Basilica at Montserrat. Wearing of tank tops, strapless shirts, short shorts or flip flops are not permitted inside.
- Comfortable clothing
Schedule
| The Montserrat Tour | ||
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| 15:00:00 |
Check-in in Front of Hotel Olivia Plaza at Placa Catalunya 19
Day: Day1 |
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| 15:15:00 |
Drive to Parc Natural de Montserrat
Board a roomy air-conditioned bus and travel to Montserrat. En route to your destination, marvel at the panoramic views of landscapes and mountains surrounding Barcelona. See Montserrat, a majestic mountain with distinct jagged shapes and rounded peaks, a true natural haven. Day: Day1 |
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| 16:15:00 |
The Monastery and Black Madonna
Begin your guided tour at the 1000-year-old Benedictine monastery, the Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey, located halfway up the mountain. See the Virgin of Montserrat known as the Black Madonna or La Moreneta in Spanish. The statue represents a seated Black Virgin with the child Jesus on her lap. Day: Day1 |
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| 17:00:00 |
Sanctuary of Montserrat
Roam around the vast premises of the sanctuary at your own leisure. You can visit the Museum of Montserrat or browse through the market stalls and local restaurants. Day: Day1 |
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| 18:15:00 |
Departure from Montserrat
Meet your guide at the designated meeting point in the Montserrat Sanctuary and board the coach for your return trip to Barcelona. Day: Day1 |
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| 19:15:00 |
Tour Ends at Placa Catalunya
Day: Day1 |
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