From Barcelona: Montserrat Day Trip with Black Madonna
Overview
Highlights
- Get to Montserrat with round-trip transfers from Barcelona and immerse yourself in spirituality.
- With timed entry, follow your guide to the Black Madonna and discover the hidden meaning behind the orb in the Virgin’s hand.
- Sample monk-made blends and deep dive into Monastery history with an immersive audio-visual exhibit, along with a showcase of rare religious relics.
- Personalize your tour: enjoy a quiet morning visit or watch the sunset after an afternoon tour. English and Spanish-speaking guides are available.
- Fun fact: According to local folklore, shepherds discovered a statue of the Virgin Mary in a cave, leading to the establishment of the monastery.
Inclusions
- Guided tour of Montserrat Monastery
- AC coach transfers from Barcelona
- Expert English and Spanish-speaking monolingual/bilingual guide (as per option selected)
- Timed entry to Black Madonna
- Entry to the Montserrat audiovisual exhibit
- Local blends tasting
- Radio guide system
Cancellation Policy
Tickets for this activity are non-refundable. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact us to cancel your booking.
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Transport to Montserrat
Leave behind the hustle and bustle of Barcelona and embark on a scenic journey to Montserrat, the mystical mountain range that holds a special place in Catalonia’s heart. Your adventure begins aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned coach, departing from a convenient meeting point in the city. As you drive through the changing landscapes, the urban skyline gradually gives way to rolling hills and rugged peaks. Along the way, your guide may share stories and insights into the region’s history and culture, setting the tone for the spiritual and natural wonders that await. Soon, the silhouette of Montserrat will rise before you—a majestic formation of serrated peaks that seems almost otherworldly.
Basilica of Montserrat
Visit the Basilica of Montserrat, which houses the Virgin of Montserrat, who was the patron saint of Catalonia. You can also admire from a distance the famous 12th-century Romanesque carving of the Verge Moreneta, better known as the Black Madonna. The treasures within the monastery are almost as breathtaking as the views from it.
You will then be given some free time to visit the audio-visual exhibition about the creation of Montserrat and its rich history, as well as get to taste the typical of the mountain, handmade at the monastery itself. Depending on the time you arrive, you may get to enjoy the beautiful performance by the Escolania of Montserrat, the children’s choir at the sanctuary.
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