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Montserrat Tour with Cogwheel Train, Monastery & Black Madonna
(11) Reviews
L'Eixample
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Journey from Barcelona to breathtaking Montserrat on our comfortable coach! Experience the stunning cogwheel train up this serrated mountain, a protected National Park since 1987. Your local guide will reveal the monastery's rich history where 80 Benedictine monks still follow ancient traditions. Marvel at Gothic and Renaissance architecture before encountering the famous Black Madonna (La Moreneta), the miraculous wooden statue with a fascinating origin story in Santa Cova cave. Enjoy free time to sample local liquors, receive a complimentary gift when visiting the basilica, shop for artisanal treats, or explore the audio visual exhibition. Discover hidden churches and scenic trails through...
Highlights
From 5 hours to 6 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 6 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transportation on an air conditioned coach
Tour operated in both Spanish and English
Access to the Basilica and the Black Madonna
Taste of 4 typical liquors of the area
Entrance to the audio visual exhibition in Montserrat “Espai Audio visual Montserrat”
Begin your journey on a comfortable, air-conditioned coach leaving the city behind.
2
Catalonia
Enjoy scenic views of rolling hills and villages during a relaxing hour-long highway drive.
3
Monistrol de Montserrat
Boarding point for the cogwheel train (Cremallera de Montserrat).
15 minutes
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Montserrat Mountains
Scenic train line up the mountain.
15 minutes
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Montserrat
World-famous for its rocky geography, Montserrat beautiful scenery was declared National Park in 1987 to protect its natural and cultural wealth.
20 minutes
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Abadia de Montserrat
Main monastery complex at the heart of the site.
1 hour
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Abadia de Montserrat
That’s the one located inside Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey, home to La Moreneta (the Black Madonna) and part of the Montserrat Monastery complex.
45 minutes
8
Black Madonna at Montserrat
Visit the cherished statue of the Virgin Mary and Child, believed to have miraculous powers.
15 minutes
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Abadia de Montserrat
This is the spiritual and cultural heart of Montserrat. The Monastery itself is a stunning architectural marvel, and the Black Madonna is a revered religious icon, attracting pilgrims and tourists alike.
1 hour
10
Santa Cueva de Montserrat
Holy cave accessible by foot or funicular (Optional during free time).
Montserrat Tour with Cogwheel Train, Monastery & Black Madonna
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About
Journey from Barcelona to breathtaking Montserrat on our comfortable coach! Experience the stunning cogwheel train up this serrated mountain, a protected National Park since 1987. Your local guide will reveal the monastery's rich history where 80 Benedictine monks still follow ancient traditions. Marvel at Gothic and Renaissance architecture before encountering the famous Black Madonna (La Moreneta), the miraculous wooden statue with a fascinating origin story in Santa Cova cave. Enjoy free time to sample local liquors, receive a complimentary gift when visiting the basilica, shop for artisanal treats, or explore the audio visual exhibition. Discover hidden churches and scenic trails through...
Highlights
From 5 hours to 6 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 6 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transportation on an air conditioned coach
Tour operated in both Spanish and English
Access to the Basilica and the Black Madonna
Taste of 4 typical liquors of the area
Entrance to the audio visual exhibition in Montserrat “Espai Audio visual Montserrat”