Montserrat Monastery & Hiking Tour from Barcelona

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Description

Summary

Duration
5 Hrs. 30 Min.
Languages
English and Spanish
Difficulty
Medium
Admission
Mobile ticket

Description

Explore Spain’s sacred mountain on this Montserrat Monastery and hiking tour from Barcelona. Uncover pilgrimage sites, experience a thrilling funicular ride, and take a scenic nature walk in Montserrat Natural Park. This tour perfectly combines nature, history, spirituality, and culture for an unforgettable day.

The entire activity lasts around 5 hours 30 minutes and is a great addition to any travel itinerary in Barcelona. Previous travelers have rated this activity an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 1,622 reviews.

Start your Montserrat tour by meeting your expert guide in central Barcelona. Hop on a bus to Montserrat, admiring the scenic view of the stunning needle-like rock formation of the Massif of Montserrat along the way.

Upon arrival, visit the Santa Maria de Montserrat, an ancient Benedictine abbey that houses the 12th-century wooden carving La Moreneta. Learn from your guide, who will bring history to life with insights and stories about the ventures of the monastery.

Next, take a glass-bottomed funicular ride up St. Joan Hill for stunning views of Catalonia's landscape. Continue with a hike to Montserrat Natural Park, immersing yourself in its natural beauty. Before wrapping up your Montserrat tour, savor a traditional Catalan pastry, "coca de Montserrat," and explore the farmers’ market, cafes, and souvenir shops at your leisure.

Throughout the experience, a knowledgeable expert will guide you, offering valuable insights and information. The activity is offered in 2 languages: English and Spanish.

The starting point for this hiking tour is located in Barcelona. The endpoint of the tour is located at Gran Via de Carles III, 100, Les Corts, 08028 Barcelona, Spain.

Reservations for this activity can be made for up to 15 individuals per booking. We recommend you review the "Included" and/or "Good to know" sections below for more details about the experience.

The cancellation policy for this experience is as follows: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Discover the rich history of Catalonia’s holy mountain on a Montserrat Monastery and hiking tour from Barcelona. Select a date and complete your reservation before it gets fully booked!

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Included

Visit the interior of the Monastery (If option selected)
Visit the Black Madonna (If option selected)
Free time to explore Montserrat’s scenic areas, local markets and more
Expert guided tour of Montserrat, including its history and natural surroundings
Enjoy a one-hour soft hiking in the Natural Park of Montserrat (If option selected)

Destinations

La Sagrada Familia in BarcelonaBarcelona

Options

Semi Private Tour
Upgraded Semi Private Option: Shared transfers & private guide
FRENCH GUIDE - WITH HIKING
Hiking & Monastery Visit
Hiking + Monastery Visit : Enjoy a hiking experience and visit the monastery in English
Hiking & Monastery Visit
Hiking + Monastery Visit : Enjoy a hiking experience and visit the monastery
Monastery & Black Madonna
Monastery + Black Madonna : Visit the monastery and see the Black Madonna, La Moreneta
Montserrat Exteriors Visit
Only Exteriors Visit : Explore the stunning outdoor views of Montserrat with a guided tour in English
Montserrat Exteriors Visit
Only Exteriors Visit : Explore the stunning outdoor views of Montserrat with a guided tour
Montserrat Monastery Visit
Monastery Visit : Discover the Montserrat’s monastery with a guided visit
Monastery & Black Madonna
Monastery + Black Madonna : Visit the monastery and see the Black Madonna, La Moreneta in Spanish
Montserrat Monastery Visit
Monastery Visit : Discover the Montserrat’s monastery with a guided visit in Spanish

Good to know

Please, be at the check in point 15’ minutes before departure time.
Comfortable clothing and shoes
This product is subject to cancellation or rescheduling based on inclement weather.
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
On Saturdays and Sundays there may be delays in the tour due to the high number of visitors to the monastery.
On high occupancy days, the Rack Railway will be used instead of the Aerial Cable Car

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