Montserrat Afternoon Tour & Black Madonna Priority Access
Explore one of Spain's most important religious sites at Montserrat Monastery (Abadia de Montserrat). The spot offers sublime views, a variety of religious artifacts, and insight into the history and spiritual traditions of this region of Spain. Begin your excursion by boarding an air-conditioned coach in central Barcelona, continuing on a ride through the scenic landscapes of Catalonia on your way to Montserrat. Your guide provides details about the region's history as you go, offering details about Montserrat Mountain and the monastery that lies near its peak. Upon reaching the foot of the mountain, climb aboard your choice of a cogwheel train or the Aeri de Montserrat cable car, enjoying panoramic views along the way. Keep your camera handy for great shots of the mountain's unique rock formations with Catalonia spread out below you. Arrive at Santa Maria de Montserrat, the Benedictine abbey that occupies the mountaintop. You’ll check out the Basilica de Montserrat and get priority access to a wooden carving of Our Lady of Montserrat, a sacred object also known as La Moreneta or the Black Madonna. Spend some free time exploring the grounds at your leisure, stopping at the monastery gift shop for a tasting of four monastic liqueurs. Then board your coach for the return trip.
Highlights
- ✓Guided tour of Montserrat Monastery (Abadia de Montserrat) from Barcelona
- ✓Take the cogwheel train or the cable car for panoramic views of Catalonia
- ✓See the Black Madonna, one of Spain’s most important religious icons
- ✓Taste four different liqueurs produced by the Benedictine monks
What's included
- ＋Entrance to the audio-visual exhibition “Espai Audio visual Montserrat”
- ＋Transportation on an air-conditioned coach
- ＋Access to the Basilica and the Black Madonna
- ＋Cog-wheel train down from Montserrat
- ＋Taste of 4 typical liquors of the area
- ＋Local Guide
- ＋Radio guide system
Montserrat Afternoon Tour & Black Madonna Priority Access
Explore one of Spain's most important religious sites at Montserrat Monastery (Abadia de Montserrat). The spot offers sublime views, a variety of religious artifacts, and insight into the history and spiritual traditions of this region of Spain. Begin your excursion by boarding an air-conditioned coach in central Barcelona, continuing on a ride through the scenic landscapes of Catalonia on your way to Montserrat. Your guide provides details about the region's history as you go, offering details about Montserrat Mountain and the monastery that lies near its peak. Upon reaching the foot of the mountain, climb aboard your choice of a cogwheel train or the Aeri de Montserrat cable car, enjoying panoramic views along the way. Keep your camera handy for great shots of the mountain's unique rock formations with Catalonia spread out below you. Arrive at Santa Maria de Montserrat, the Benedictine abbey that occupies the mountaintop. You’ll check out the Basilica de Montserrat and get priority access to a wooden carving of Our Lady of Montserrat, a sacred object also known as La Moreneta or the Black Madonna. Spend some free time exploring the grounds at your leisure, stopping at the monastery gift shop for a tasting of four monastic liqueurs. Then board your coach for the return trip.
Highlights
- ✓Guided tour of Montserrat Monastery (Abadia de Montserrat) from Barcelona
- ✓Take the cogwheel train or the cable car for panoramic views of Catalonia
- ✓See the Black Madonna, one of Spain’s most important religious icons
- ✓Taste four different liqueurs produced by the Benedictine monks
What's included
- ＋Entrance to the audio-visual exhibition “Espai Audio visual Montserrat”
- ＋Transportation on an air-conditioned coach
- ＋Access to the Basilica and the Black Madonna
- ＋Cog-wheel train down from Montserrat
- ＋Taste of 4 typical liquors of the area
- ＋Local Guide
- ＋Radio guide system