Montserrat Half Day & Optional Sagrada Familia Small Group Tour
Take a short trip from Barcelona to nearby Catalonia's Montserrat on this small-group tour! With a local guide, head to the top of this rugged mountain to see its main attraction, the Virgin of Montserrat. Then take a walk to enjoy amazing views, or check out a museum. You can combine this experience with another quintessential Barcelona activity by upgrading to include a skip-the-line ticket to Antoni Gaudi’s extraordinary La Sagrada Familia basilica. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 20 people.
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Stop At: Palace of Catalan Music, Carrer Palau de la Musica, 4-6, 08003 Barcelona Spain
This tour leaves from right across the famous Palau de la Musica, one of Barcelona's most visited attractions. It is not possible to visit inside at this time of the morning, but the Modernist facade is worth more than few photographs.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Port Vell (Old Port), Port Vell (Old Port), Barcelona, Catalonia
We leave for Montserrat at 8.30am, heading down towards the old port of Barcelona and then on past the Columbus Statue at the end of the Ramblas.
Pass By: Montjuic, Montjuic, Barcelona, Catalonia
As we head out of the city, you will pass Montjuïc. This area, is the site of the Olympic Stadium and is known as the lungs of Barcelona. Your guide will tell you more about the history of the famous hill as you drive by.
Pass By: Montserrat, Montserrat, Catalonia
Less than an hour after leaving Barcelona, the unforgettable sight of Montserrat Mountain comes into view. This geological wonder dominates the landscape for miles around, and is the perfect setting for the famous Montserrat Monastery.
Stop At: Abadia de Montserrat, Carretera BP-1121 S/N, 08199 Montserrat Spain
The world famous monastery high up in the mountain of Montserrat is our destination, where you will have the chance to visit the basilica and see the Black Madonna. Tickets can be purchased separately in our office before the tour. You'll also have time to wander around the stunning mountain paths, take the funicular to a stunning viewpoint, or follow your guide to the lookout at the Cross of St. Miquel. Montserrat is one of the most iconic attractions in all of Catalunya, and it never fails to delight.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Black Madonna at Montserrat, 08199 Montserrat Montserrat Basilica, Montserrat Spain
Your morning visit to Montserrat also includes the chance to visit the famous Black Madonna. Explore Catalunya will make pre.reservations for you, and you can buy the entry ticket in the office before the start of the tour.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Escolania de Montserrat, Spain
Finally, before you leave Montserrat you will have the chance to listen to the world famous La Escolania Boys Choir, the oldest boy's choir in Europe. Tickets for this must be purchased seperately in the office before the tour starts.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, Carrer de Mallorca, 401, 08013 Barcelona Spain
On this tour you have the option to buy skip-the-like tickets to the Sagrada Familia. Please note that this is not a guided visit, but an audio tour. Tickets are incredibly difficult to purchase for the Sagrada Famila, so this is a good option for anybody not wanting to miss out on one of Barcelona's most iconic attractions.
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"This tour operates in English only"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"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"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duration: 5 Hours 30 Minutes
Start location: Explore Catalunya, C/ Palau de la Música, 1, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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