Montserrat Monastery Hiking and Railway Small Group Tour from Barcelona
Discover Montserrat’s sacred mountain on a guided hike and enjoy authentic Catalan flavors with optional Black Madonna visit
Experience Barcelona’s holy mountain, Montserrat, on a half day small group tour.
Board the Montserrat Railway to observe the area’s fascinating flora and fauna following a trail (soft hiking) with the best specialized guide in Montserrat Natural Park. Taste the typical Catalan pastry, “coca de Montserrat” and, if you wish, enhance your experience by visiting the Black Madonna. Have fun and feel unique in your experience in a Premium Small Group Tour.
Highlights
- 5.5 hours guided visit to Montserrat in a premium small group.
- Private Transport and bilingual specialized mountain guide
- Admire the great views from the Sant Joan railway
- Taste the typical Catalan typical Catalan pastry, “coca de Montserrat”
- Soft trekking in the Natural Park of Montserrat with the best scenic views
- Optional visit to the Black Madonna, the patron saint of Catalonia
- Semi-private option available from €149.99 – Shared transportation with a private guide.
- Premium Small Group for a personalized experience
What To Expect
he experience starts in Carrer Martí i Franquès 15, 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, who is the patron saint of Catalonia, which you may choose to visit as part of your experience. 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 with 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 pastry, “coca de Montserrat”. The sweetest way to end this wonderful tour. You will have free time to visit the farmers market, the cafe and the souvenirs stores. At the end, you will meet your guide again to go back to the bus on the way back to Barcelona.
Included
- Guided visit of the Magic Mountain & the Abbey of Montserrat
- Multilingual Professional Mountain guide
- Tasting of the typical Catalan typical Catalan pastry, “coca de Montserrat”.
- One hour of hiking in the Natural Park
- Optional upgrade to visit the Black Madonna
Extras
- Tips (optional)
- Food or beverages
- Hotel pick up or transfer
Timing
- 08:30h
Start of the experience at Carrer Martí Franquès 15, Les Corts, 08028 Barcelona Go through Barcelona learning the stories about the buildings and the Eixample
We will drive you through Diagonal avenue, the largest in Barcelona
See the Royal Palace of Pedralbes and the Campus from the UB, the first public university in the city Leave the city and start to see all the surrounding cities and towns. You will be able to see the Sportive City of FC Barcelona and its headquarters.
We will drive you through the Countryside and you will start to see the great mountain of Montserrat Get into the Natural Park of Montserrat. See the great views while you are going up to the mountain- 10:00h
We will arrive to Montserrat and start de cultural visit to the Monastery.
Learn about the history of the monastery
Visit the Basilica of Santa Maria de Montserrat
Learn about the Monks lifestyle
Enjoy the views from the Monastery
Optional visit to Black Madonna- 10:30h
Take Sant Joan’s Funicular.
Start the hike from the top of Sant Joan’s Funicular (On high occupancy days, the Rack Railway will be used instead of the Aerial Cable Car)
Learn how the mountain was made
Walk most of the time downhill and enjoy the views
Learn about the surroundings of the mountain and the wild life- 12:45h
Finish your hiking and start your free time after the tasting
Visit the farmers market
Visit the cafeteria
Check the souvenirs stores- 13:45h
Meet your guide again to go back to the bus.
- 15:30h
Way back to Barcelona Av. Diagonal, 359, L’Eixample, 08037 Barcelona
Conditions
- Please, be at the check in point 15 minutes before departure time
- This product is subject to cancellation or rescheduling based on inclement weather
- 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 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
- Tour may be affected due to special circumstances