Montserrat with Cog-Wheel Train & Black Madonna Priority Access
(3442) Reviews
Barcelona
About
Discover one of the most mystic Catalan wonders on this half-day tour. Take the cog-wheel train and enjoy a breathtaking ride up the mountain. Walk around the sanctuary and imagine the many lives lived by the monks at the site through the centuries. Visit the Black Madonna, popularly known as la Moreneta, and get a free gift.
Highlights
From 5 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Access to the Video Mapping (if option selected)
Local guide using Radio Guide System
Transportation on an air-conditioned coach
Entrance to the audio-visual exhibition in Montserrat “Espai Audio visual Montserrat”
Access to the Basilica and the Black Madonna
Taste of 4 typical liquors of the area
Cog-wheel train up to Montserrat
Pick up & drop off not included (except if you choose the Private option tour)
Meeting Points
Departure
Julià Travel
Please find the Julia Travel Office in Ground floor, Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08018 Barcelona, Spain. It is mandatory to check-in in the counter and after we will go to platform 19
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Duration 08:00AM Tour: 5h30min approx. Duration 10:15Am Tour: 7h approx. (The duration of the tour includes transportation).
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Correct dress code is requested to enter the Basilica at Montserrat. It is not permitted to enter with tank tops, strapless shirts, short shorts or sandals.
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Please note that the tour is conducted on foot upon your arrival in Montserrat, come prepared and we recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes.
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The weather is mountainous. Depending on the season, you will need warm/rain clothing.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Montserrat with Cog-Wheel Train & Black Madonna Priority Access
(3442) Reviews
Barcelona
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About
Discover one of the most mystic Catalan wonders on this half-day tour. Take the cog-wheel train and enjoy a breathtaking ride up the mountain. Walk around the sanctuary and imagine the many lives lived by the monks at the site through the centuries. Visit the Black Madonna, popularly known as la Moreneta, and get a free gift.
Highlights
From 5 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Access to the Video Mapping (if option selected)
Local guide using Radio Guide System
Transportation on an air-conditioned coach
Entrance to the audio-visual exhibition in Montserrat “Espai Audio visual Montserrat”
Access to the Basilica and the Black Madonna
Taste of 4 typical liquors of the area
Cog-wheel train up to Montserrat
Pick up & drop off not included (except if you choose the Private option tour)
Meeting Points
Departure
Julià Travel
Please find the Julia Travel Office in Ground floor, Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08018 Barcelona, Spain. It is mandatory to check-in in the counter and after we will go to platform 19
Return
Itinerary
1
Julià Travel
Leave our office in Barcelona on an air-conditioned coach towards Montserrat cogwheel train station.
1 hour
2
Cremallera de Montserrat
After a 1h drive on the highway, board the cogwheel train up the mountain and enjoy the amazing views over the area. Admire the Mountain’s peculiar morphology, which comes from the Catalan words Mont (mountain) and Serrat (serrated). World-famous for its rocky geography, Montserrat beautiful scenery was declared National Park in 1987 to protect its natural and cultural wealth.
20 minutes
3
Monestir de Montserrat
Follow your local guide through the site and learn about the history and architectural style of the Monastery. A community of 80 monks currently lives and follow the rule of Saint Benedictin Montserrat. Fall in love with the Gothic and Renaissance details of the basilica and sanctuary.
2 hours
4
Black Madonna at Montserrat
Line up and learn about the legend of the miraculous apparition of the Black Madonna and Child in the cave of Santa Cova. To this day, their woodcarving is kept in the Church of the monastery, which you will be able to visit. The figure is popularly known as La Moreneta (The Black Madonna) as a result of a varnish reaction.
1 hour
5
Montserrat
Besides the main area, there are a great number of small churches and trails you can follow. You will be given free time to taste the finest liquors, to visit the basilica and the Black Madonna and get a free gift, to shop for locally produced treats or to visit the audio-visual exhibition once our guided tour finishes. We would like to show you some activities that you can do during your free time. Please, bear in mind that your free time is limited so you will have to choose one of the activities. Montserrat Museum: wide variety of archeological artworks from medieval times to avant-garde style. Entrance fee not included on the tour. Hiking routes: although there are plenty of trails to follow, we recommend you to reach the cross of Sant Miquel (approximately 15 minutes from the monastery) as it offers one of the best views of the area.
