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Montserrat Monastery Afternoon Tour with Cog-wheel Train from Barcelona

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Montserrat Monastery Afternoon Tour with Cog-wheel Train from Barcelona
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icon4 hours 30 minutes  (approx.)
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Overview

Make a pilgrimage to Santa Maria de Montserrat, a monastery near Barcelona and one of Spain's key religious sites, during this visit. Join your guide as you scale Montserrat Mountain on the cogwheel train, enjoying striking vistas of the mountain's surreal rock formations and Barcelona off in the distance. Then visit Benedictine abbey and the Royal Basilica, to view La Moreneta (the Dark One) a 12th-century carving of Our Lady of Montserrat. This Montserrat visit also includes entrance fees and transport by air-conditioned coach.
  • Tour of Santa Maria de Montserrat from Barcelona, led by a guide
  • Ride the cogwheel train up Montserrat mountain for panoramic views of Catalonia
  • Visit the Benedictine Santa Maria de Montserrat, one of Spain’s most important pilgrimage sites
  • See the 12th-century La Moreneta and learn about its importance in Spanish cultural and spiritual life

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This combines a tour of Montserrat with a ride on the mountain cogwheel train, all in just a half a day.
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Air-conditioned vehicle
Expert bilingual guide
Cog-wheel train ride
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”.
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80 , Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
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Julià Travel Gray Line Spain, Estació del Nord, ground floor, platform 19

This activity will end right where it started.
Explore one of Spain's most important religious sites at Montserrat, a monastery situated high above the city of Barcelona in greater Catalonia. The spot offers sublime views, a variety of religious artifacts, and insight into the history and spiritual traditions of this region of Spain.

Begin your excursion by boarding an air-conditioned coach in central Barcelona, continuing on a ride through the scenic landscapes of Catalonia on your way to Montserrat. Your guide provides details about the region's history as you go, offering details about the mountain of Montserrat and the monastery that lies near its peak.

Upon reaching the foot of the mountain, climb aboard a cogwheel train for the climb to the peak, enjoying panoramic views along the way. Listen as your guide explains how hundreds of years of erosion have sculpted the striking pink rocks visitors see today. Make sure to also keep your camera handy for great shots of the mountain's unique rock formations with Barcelona and Catalonia in the distance.

Arrive at Santa Maria de Montserrat, the Benedictine abbey that occupies the mountaintop. Learn about the critical role the monastery plays in the cultural and spiritual traditions of Catalonia via an audiovisual presentation. Then check out the Royal Basilica of Montserrat, situated adjacent to the monastery. The Basilica is home to the 12th-century wooden carving of Our Lady of Montserrat, a sacred object also known as La Moreneta (the Dark One).

Spend some free time exploring the grounds at your leisure, stopping at the monastery gift shop for a tasting of three local liquors. Then head back to your air-conditioned coach for the trip back Barcelona, stopping at the original departure point.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
Montana 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 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).
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
Abadia de Montserrat
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.
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Duration: 2 hours 
Admission Ticket Included
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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.
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please, be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure time
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Julia Travel S.L
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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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 Monastery Afternoon Tour with Cog-wheel Train 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
See all safety measures taken by Montserrat Monastery Afternoon Tour with Cog-wheel Train from Barcelona .
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What is the policy on sanitization during Montserrat Monastery Afternoon Tour with Cog-wheel Train 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
See all safety measures taken by Montserrat Monastery Afternoon Tour with Cog-wheel Train from Barcelona .
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What is the social distancing policy during Montserrat Monastery Afternoon Tour with Cog-wheel Train from Barcelona ?
A:The policies on social distancing are:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
See all safety measures taken by Montserrat Monastery Afternoon Tour with Cog-wheel Train from Barcelona .
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Montserrat Monastery Afternoon Tour with Cog-wheel Train 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
See all safety measures taken by Montserrat Monastery Afternoon Tour with Cog-wheel Train from Barcelona .

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Traveler Tips

  • "Also, bring a warm jacket as it gets really cold up there." See review
  • "Also all restaurants close early so if hungry grab some food before going off on your own." See review
  • "Expensive,its mainly the bus trsnsportation and guide spesks both Spsnish and English so you have to listen to both." See review

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star-3
Montserrat yes! Tour, prob not
Anonymous
, Jun 2022
Beautiful area, happily peaceful, not crowded, potentially a spiritual, def. different vibe than hubbub of Barcelona. 40 min bus tour (meet at bus center, herd on, headsets etc). 10 min train up to Montserrat, bus down to bus station. If you are in a hurry, don’t have the time to research/plan, this works & gets the job done. Beautiful place worth seeing, perhaps much better, less expensive ways to do it.
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star-3
Very expensive visit
Astrid_H
, Jun 2022
The monnister is beautiful but you don’t have enough time to visit everything and i found it very expensive for what you get. It is better that the tour and free time are longer
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star-4
Worth the price!
Michelle_I
, Jun 2022
This was a perfect way to see Montserrat and learn about the monastery. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. My only complaint was that we didn’t always know what the plan was. We arrived to Montserrat and had time on our own (which was appreciated) but we didn’t know what we would be doing on the walking tour so we didn’t know how to spend our free time without risking duplicating our upcoming walking tour. We ended up seeing the basilica twice and missed the museum. The audio. Headphones worked beautifully and it was easy to hear our guide. I thought I was going to hear a pre-recorded program but instead had our guide with us sharing her knowledge and stories! It was a very good surprise. Well worth the cost of the tour.
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star-5
Great trip
Garrett_S
, Jun 2022
Beautiful spot. Better than expected. Perfect length tour (4.5 hours). Comfortable bus ride. Great guides that were efficient, and didn’t over do it. My kids (9 and 12) really enjoyed it as well.
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star-5
Beautiful trip
fantonawich
, Jun 2022
Great visit. The cog railway gave beautiful views. No giant crowds to contend with on the afternoon tour.
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The scenery is great. ...
Thomas_P
, Jun 2022
The scenery is great. The Basilica was unique in many ways. It is a nice day away from the hectic atmosphere of Barcelona. Take your own water or snacks with you. The prices at the site are expensive.
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star-5
Excellent tour. Jaime was...
Jonathan_D
, Jun 2022
Excellent tour. Jaime was punctual and very informative. Helpful with questions and very understanding. Thanks
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star-4
Beautiful location, nice tour, wonderful hosts
DeepakB_K
, Jun 2022
Beautiful location. Grand Cathedral. Spiritually engergising. Would go again for a full day tour perhaps. But if you are time crunched like we are during this trip .. Will highly recommend the 1/2 day trip with Viator.
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star-5
Beautiful
Holly_D
, Jun 2022
Great tour , beautiful scenery. Our guide was very informative and knowledgeable. Bus driver was very good.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-3
Gorgeous town and trek. Structure of the tour could use some revamping
Brian_B
, May 2022
Tour guide seemed stressed out the entire time. The information conveyed was also a bit brief and bland. They gave us free time to explore the village but weren’t told anything else so everyone was a bit confused where to go. However, the sight is beautiful and highly recommend visiting the Monastery if possible.
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Montserrat , it’s history and amazing scenery is a must when visiting Barcelona and area.
Lynne_M
, May 2022
Loved Montserrat. So much to see and so interesting. Tour guide was knowledgeable and also pointed out various places of interest on route. There is so much more to see and we found the tour to be extremely rushed ie given tickets for liquor tasting and audio visual experience. Staff at audio visual gave no explanation about the experience or where to go. Many on the trip left after the initial video not knowing there was more to the experience. We barely had time to enjoy this and no time to visit the toilet etc before the tour started. We would recommend visiting Montserrat by train which is a very easy option. Had we been aware this is the option we would have chosen.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Outstanding!!!! A must see while in Barcelona!
Richard_F
, May 2022
What an amazing tour! Our tour guide was great! The whole experience was well organized from start to finish! They give you plenty of free time, taste of liquors was good and the guided tour. We took the bus and than the train. One of my favorite experiences!
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star-4
Worthwhile trip
keith_C
, May 2022
Beautiful place great views also . Our bus unfortunately had a break down which resulted in us returning to the city much later than expected, missing a dinner appointment as well as walking some quiet streets after dark which made my partner very nervous
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star-5
A memorable visit to Montserrat Black virgin
eglal_N
, May 2022
Bus location could have been explained better. Once at the station we expected to see clearly Viator tour. The guides were excellent and very helpful.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
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Monsarat tour
Gary_K
, May 2022
Location and view were amazing. However, audio device did not work so hearing guide was not possible unless I was right next to her.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-4
Nice trip away from the city.
NickGalotti
, May 2022
Beautiful area to browse & admire the mountains. Cathedral is amazing too! Could’ve used more time too
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-3
Tour guide was awful! Venue is amazing... I'd do it on my own if possible in the future
Catherine_S
, May 2022
Cog train was wonderful! Glad we did one-way train and one-way bus. However, overall -- the tour was VERY rushed! Guide (Christina? Christin? ) was awful! "Just a job" attitude--kept changing instructions regarding meeting times & places. Provided minimal information (You can go watch video and be back in 20 minutes or 15 or no make it 20. How long was video? Oh -- there's a museum to walk through with more videos. How long should that take? Do we have time to do it? Was not told any of this!) Meet here - no up those stairs -- Oh no... meet here we need to walk around that way. Final meeting place a "seven minute walk". Ya right! OBSERVE your crowd! Many older folks -- one with a cane. Oh and walk is UPHILL the entire way! Unfortunately NOT a great overall experience of an amazing site.
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icon Response from Host , May 2022
Dear Catherine_S I am glad you enjoyed the visit to Montserrat and the cog-wheel train ride, even though you were not entirely satisfied with the tour organization. Please note the increased number of visitors in this time of the year might challenge the tour development Best regards,
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star-4
Need to see
Ruth_W
, May 2022
Nice experience although timing wasn’t great. Definitely a key place yo visit anx the afternoon tour fif our schedule. Organized well leaving and bus and cog-railway were nice. We went o the audiovisual museum during the first free time which was great. When we went to the liquor tasting in second free time, only had 5 minutes before the store closed. I was thinking of buying bottles, but they wanted to close at 4:40. Folks were very late to the bus to leavecwhich was a bummer
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Enjoyed the company of a...
MAGDY_S
, May 2022
Enjoyed the company of a lively group and our guide was amazing. Breath taking mountain views. Wish if it was longer to stay more time on top of muntain
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star-4
A can’t miss!
Lewis_M
, May 2022
Simply majestic and a moving experience. Even though not my religion, the story behind Montserrat was very interesting. And the art work and sculpture were fantastic!
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