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Montserrat Half-Day Easygoing Guided Tour

5.0(18)BarcelonaFree cancellation

About this activity

Enjoy an easygoing guided tour to Montserrat. Beat the crowds and heat with an early access to the Basilica and take advantage of plenty of free time to explore on your own. Experience Montserrat with ease on a half-day guided tour from the center of Barcelona. The small group provides more intimate and meaningful visit to the Montserrat Abbey & Basilica. You’ll get the highlights of the mountain, monastery, and plenty of amazing views while discovering less touristy places with your guide. Take advantage of 2 hours of your free time to visit the Montserrat Museum, Audiovisual exhibition, ride a funicular or take a short walk to the Saint Michael Cross viewpoint. Your guide with provide recommendations and details for you to make the best choice. Finally, you will visit the farmers' market to sample some local products and meet the families that have been selling cheese and honey for generations.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Entry ticket to the Basilica
    • Bottled water
    • Professional guide
    • In-vehicle air conditioning
    • Accident and liability insurance

    Not included

    • Lunch
    • Entrance fees

    Itinerary

    1. 15 meter tall concrete structure (1976 by Josep Maria Subirachs) representing the stairway to heaven with impressive views over the Llobregat river. Great panoramic scenery.

      15 minutesAdmission free

    2. Montserrat Mountain

      The statue of Abbat Oliba, the founder of the Montserrat Monastery and one of the most influential people of his time. We will look back and talk about 1000 years long history of this pilgrimage site.

      15 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    3. Montserrat Mountain

      Admire the Montserrat Monastery main facade, part of a stunning 19th-century Neo-Plateresque reconstruction before entering inside the Basilica of Sant Mary of Montserrat.

      30 minutesAdmission includedSee on map

    4. Free time to explore the Monastery and the Mountain. Visit the Montserrat Museum, ride the funicular, do an easy walk to Sant Michael Cross for stunning views.

      2 hoursAdmission not included

    5. Montserrat Mountain

      Farmers' market visit. Taste some delicious local products from the farmers before heading back to Barcelona.

      30 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    Meeting point

    We will meet right in front of the Banco de Espana building.

    The map shows Barcelona. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    Cancellation and refunds

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
    • Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe
    • Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book
    Supplied by
    World Adventour
    Product code
    128773P7

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