Montserrat Excursion Half-Day Tour

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Duration: 4h 30m+
Location: Santa Maria of Montserrat Abbey, Montserrat, Barcelona, 08199, Spain | Barcelona, Spain


Category: Attractions

Highlights:
One of the most important pilgrimage sites of Catalonia
12th-century Black Virgin sculpture at the Royal Basilica
Home to L'Escolania, one of oldest boys' choirs in Europe
Basilica’s museum with masterpieces from El Greco & Dalí
Montserrat monastery, considered a source of Catalan pride

Inclusions:
Guided tour of Montserrat
Admission fees
Roundtrip transportation between Barcelona and Montserrat via motor coach
Commentary in English

Description:

Explore the majestic Montserrat and the Royal Basilica. Pay a visit to the 12th-century Black Virgin sculpture, get detailed information on the site from the “Inside Montserrat” presentation, and hike the unusual rock formations.

Sit back and admire the picturesque villages that dot Barcelona's countryside and lead to towering Montserrat. Rising 4,051 feet (1,235 m) from the ground, Montserrat offers plenty of opportunities for great views and memorable photos of the Catalan landscape.

This place is rich in cultural and religious history. When visiting the museum, you can admire an extensive collection of modern paintings, with artwork by Dalí, Picasso, and Monet, just to mention a few.

One of Montserrat's draws is the Royal Basilica, an important pilgrimage site in Spain for centuries and home to one of the oldest boys' choirs in Europe. Listen to your guide's detailed narration about Montserrat's past and its place in the present before heading toward the “Inside Montserrat” audiovisual exhibit, where you can get more information about Montserrat itself.