Our plan

Make a pilgrimage to the mystical mountaintop retreat of Montserrat in this 5-hour excursion from Barcelona with a very small group. Make the best of such a small group and decide how you want to spend your time.
Your guide will invite you on an exploration of this nearly 1,000-year-old Benedictine Monastery set high above Catalonia.

About

Take a break from sightseeing in the city, and join us on this exciting adventure to one of the most mysterious and magical places in Catalonia with our expert guides.
We travel in small groups, allowing you to enjoy a more personalized experience with our bilingual guide, who will give you expert local insight into our most deeply rooted cultural traditions.

We will pick you up at your accommodation and take comfortable private transportation to the mountain of Montserrat. This magnificent 4,000-foot wonder is easily recognizable from afar by its “serrated” top from which it gets its name. And 2,380 feet above sea level, the Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat enjoys a stunning location, surrounded by an unforgettable natural landscape.

The monastery has served as a center for spiritual retreats for almost one thousand years. We will first visit the basilica, where the Virgin Santa Maria of Montserrat, Patron Saint of Catalonia, is located. The Romanesque statue of “the Black Madonna” originates from the XII century and is today surrounded by a golden altar. According to legend, the Virgin personally appeared in the IX century, giving rise to the hermitage of Santa Maria.

Next, our group will take a walking tour of the monastery's surroundings. Enjoy the unparalleled views offered by this region, which was declared as a Natural Park in 1987.

With your local guide return to Barcelona in a comfortable modern van.

Duration

5 hours approximately

Highlights

• Half-day trip to the mystical mountaintop monastery of Montserrat with a small group from Barcelona
• Admire the famous 'Black Madonna', an icon in the monastery basilica
• Explore the 'Holy Cave' where the Virgin is said to have once appeared
• Enjoy astonishing views of the natural park
• Great way to explore the region near Barcelona

Important information

• Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please let us know your children’s age.
• We will pick you up from your hotel or apartment in Barcelona. Please make sure to let us know the exact address of your accommodation in Barcelona. You will receive your specific pickup time confirmation on the day before the tour

Included

• Entrance to Montserrat Monastery
• Short walking tour of the Natural Park of Montserrat
• Hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off
• Transport by private vehicle
• Small Group tour of max 8 people to ensure a personalized experience

Not included

• Gratuities (optional)
• Food or beverages