Montserrat Afternoon Tour with Cog-wheel Train from Barcelona

Discover one of the most mystic Catalan wonders on our 4-and-a-half-hour tour. Take the cogwheel train or the “Aeri” cable car 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. Finally, visit the Black Madonna known as La Moreneta in the Basilica or taste some of the local liquors made in the area.


Itinerary
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Stop At: Cremallera de Montserrat, 08691 Monistrol de Montserrat, Barcelona, Spain

After a 1h drive on the highway, board the cogwheel train or the “Aeri” cable car up the mountain and enjoy the amazing views over the area

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Abadia de Montserrat, Carretera BP-1121 S/N, 08199 Montserrat Spain

During the first part of the tour you will enjoy an introduction to the history of the monastery. Once the guided tour has ended, you will have free time to enjoy de fabulous land scape by yourself, to visit the local food market, to visit de audiovisual exhibition and to taste some typical liqueurs.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Montana de Montserrat, 08199 Montserrat Spain

Montserrat is a rocky mountain located 50 km to the southwest of Barcelona. It is considered the most significant and important mountain of Catalonia. The etymology of Montserrat comes from Catalan Mont (mountain) and serrat (serrated).

The importance of this mountain is due to the legend of the miraculous appearance of the Madonna and Child in one of the caves. This cave received the name Santa Cova (The Saint Cave). To this day the wood carving of the Madonna and Child are kept in the Church of the monastery and it is possible to visit it. This image of the Madonna is popularly known as La Moreneta (The Black Madonna) for its dark color.

You will climb the mountain inside the Rack Railway (Cog-Wheel Train).

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: La Moreneta, 08199 Monestir de Montserrat, Barcelona, Spain

Enjoy the priority access to the Black Madonna.

Duration: 45 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Infants travel free provided they do not occupy a seat"
"Note that the La Escolania children's choir does not perform in the afternoon"
"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"
"The duration of the tour includes the round trip to the destination."
"Queues to see the Black Madonna may occur depending on season."
"Please note that there are different departure times depending on the seasons."
"Please, be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure time"
"The Aeri facilities are not adapted for people with reduced mobility. In this case, it will be necessary to make the reservation with the ascent to Montserrat by the cog-wheel train."
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 4 Hours 30 Minutes
Start location: Julià Travel, Carrer d'Alí-Bei, 80 Local nº 180 - Planta baja Delante del andén 19 / In front of the Platform 19, Eixample, 08013 Barcelona, Spain

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Expert bilingual guide
• Cog-wheel train up to Montserrat or “Aeri” Cable Car (depending on the option selected).
• Tasting of 4 typical liquors made by the monks of the monastery
• Radio guide system
• Entrance to the audio visual exhibition in Montserrat “Espai Audio visual Montserrat”.
• Entry/Admission - Abadia de Montserrat
• Entry/Admission - La Moreneta
• Entry/Admission - Cremallera de Montserrat
• Entry/Admission - Montana de Montserrat

Not Included

• Gratuities
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Facilities