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Montserrat Royal Basilica Half-Day Trip from Barcelona

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Explore the Royal Basilica and Monastery of Montserrat independently on this half-day trip from Barcelona. Travel by coach to the spectacular, mountainside Benedictine abbey, one of Spain’s most popular pilgrimage sites for its revered "Black Madonna" statue. Then, enjoy free time to explore, making this one of the most flexible Montserrat tours from Barcelona available.
  • Explore the basilica independently and see its 12th-century carving of the Black Virgin
  • Enjoy spectacular views from the Montserrat mountains
  • Relax with transportation by deluxe air-conditioned coach
  • Tasting of four typical liquors made by the resident monks
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Air-conditioned vehicle
Tasting of 4 typical liquors made by the monks of the monastery
Entrance to the audio visual exhibition in Montserrat “Espai Audio visual Montserrat”.
Bilingual tour in English and Spanish
Optional: Access to Boys’ Choir and skip the line to the Black Madonna.
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Departure Point

Carrer d'Alí Bei, 54, 08013 Barcelona, Spain

Departure Time

9:30 AM

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
Meet your guide in central Barcelona. Depart by air-conditioned coach and head to the mountain of Montserrat, a cluster of cone-like peaks that reach up to 4,051 feet (1,235 meters) in height to the north of the city.

As you travel, pass through scenic villages and hear tales from your guide about Montserrat’s main claim-to-fame—the magnificent Royal Basilica and Monastery of Montserrat. The mountainside church and Benedictine abbey is best known for its Black Madonna (La Moroneta), a statue of the Virgin Mary that has made it one of Spain’s most popular pilgrimage sites for centuries. 

Admire the epic landscapes as you ascend the mountain, and on arrival, take in the views over the countryside and Barcelona. Then, after an introduction to Montserrat’s history, use your entrance ticket to head inside and enjoy free time to explore.

Explore the vast basilica and its echoing interior, see the revered Black Madonna, a small wooden statue housed in a small room, and learn the story behind this hallowed sculpture. Then, if time allows, walk up to the grotto, traditionally said to be where the statue was discovered.

If your tour is on a weekday (select dates only), perhaps hear a recital by the Escolania, one of the most renowned boys’ choirs in Europe. You can also opt for a walk through Montserrat’s audiovisual museum to learn about the daily life of the monks, finishing at the gift shop to taste and perhaps buy some of the traditional liquors made at the monastery.

After your time exploring independently, return to Barcelona by coach where your trip ends.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
Abadia de Montserrat
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 mountain receives its name for its peculiar morphology. In 1987 Montserrat was declared a Natural Park to ensure its conservation. The highest peak is called Sant Jeroni (Saint Jerome) and stands at 1,236 meters above sea level. Besides the main monastery of Santa María de Montserrat, there is a great number of small churches and chapels, some of them abandoned. The main monastery stands at 720 meters above sea level. Nowadays there is a community of 80 monks that live there and follow the rule of Saint Benedict. When you arrive, you will enjoy an introduction to the history of the monastery.
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Duration: 1 hour 
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Montana de Montserrat
The Mountain has many hiking routes. The routes are long and it can take hours to finish them. As you will have some free time, a good option is to walk to the cross of Sant Miguel (approximately 15 minutes away from the monastery), it offers one of the best panoramic views of the mountain and the monastery.
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Escolania de Montserrat
You will be able to hear the amazing choir of Montserrat, which have concerts on weekdays at 13:00h.
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Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Montserrat Museum
During your free time, you will be able to visit the audiovisual exhibition and to taste some typical liqueurs.
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Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants travel free provided they do not occupy a seat
  • 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.
  • Please be aware that some walking is included during this tour, please come prepared and we recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes.
  • At Montserrat there is a mountains climate, depending on the season you will need clothes protecting you from the rain and/or cold.
  • We recommend you to check the timetable of the different facilities that you wish to visit during your free time.
  • The duration of the tour includes the round trip to the destination.
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Queues to see the Black Madonna may occur depending on season.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Julia Travel S.L

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Montserrat Royal Basilica Half-Day Trip from Barcelona?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
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What is the policy on sanitization during Montserrat Royal Basilica Half-Day Trip from Barcelona?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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What is the social distancing policy during Montserrat Royal Basilica Half-Day Trip from Barcelona?
A:The policies on social distancing are:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Montserrat Royal Basilica Half-Day Trip from Barcelona?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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What is the maximum group size during Montserrat Royal Basilica Half-Day Trip from Barcelona?
A:This activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers.

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Amazing views, a must visit
S_P
, Mar 2020
The location was definitely 5 stars! Breathtaking views, amazin history and just amazing to see how nature can take so many shapes. From a tour itself it was good but not anything great in terms of what we got from education vs what we would have received there but it was a very convenient option for the price to not have to drive ourselves to Montserrat’s and deal with parking etc. Still would recommend this tour for a group travel option and it was through Julia travels as a reference.
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A must see!
debnewcomb97
, Feb 2020
Would definitely recommend seeing Montserrat if you are traveling to Barcelona - the views from the mountain are spectacular. The bus ride out and back was nice - big coach buses. The guide talked about the history of the area on the way out but she was a bit difficult to understand. There was no commentary on the way back.
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A beautiful place
marcogaluzzi
, Jan 2020
The place is very beautiful. The tour guide is much smart and funny. I recommend this travel very much.
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Good tour
borisvergara27
, Nov 2019
Clara was Very helpful and knowledgeable. She did the tour in english and spanish. Huge credit to her. The only negative thing is the time given to visit the cathedral , walk the viacrucis, licor tasting and audiovisual is not enough to accomplish Tour still worth it, good value for your money as the place is at least 1 hour away.
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Excellent
jsvcruz
, Nov 2019
Everything was perfect. Guides were very friendly and gave good and interesting information during all the trip
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Excellent views
CL K
, Oct 2019
The views up the mountain were excellent! Our guide performed a very good job and explained everything in detail. Though with many visitors, the Basilica still provided us with a tranquil feeling. We hope we could have stayed longer there. A must visit place in Barcelona!
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Morning in Montserrat.
Glenysmargaret
, Oct 2019
We set off around 9.15am in a very comfortable coach. Our guide Adam was very informative about Barcelona and its history. We had a short guided tour at Montserrat then some free time before being driven back to Barcelona. An enjoyable half day.
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Basic tour of area
mikedent
, Sep 2019
Basic bus ride and introductory guided tour of Montserrat. Clear day, but be prepared for lots of tourists and waiting in line to see Black Madonna or Choir sing. Needs to be longer to allow for exploration of trails and walkways. Lots of restaurants and shops for foods and souveniers. Pick-up site is near Hard Rock Cafe in central downtown.
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Good Site, Bad Guide (not in Control)
drjklmrhyde
, Sep 2019
During trip 2 inconsiderate women were talking loud and laughing. The guide of the day trip was just besides our guide keeps on get the attention of our guide but did not mind all & keeps on talking and just ignore the rudeness. Why should our guide be bothered he get paid regardless. Good site Bad guide.
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Tour to Montserrat
europe0809
, Aug 2019
One of the worst if not the worst tour guide I have ever had to narrate not only at the monastery but also telling us part of Barcelona’s history.
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