Montserrat Tour with Cogwheel Train, Monastery & Black Madonna Discount Tickets

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Overview

Journey from Barcelona to breathtaking Montserrat on our comfortable coach! Experience the stunning cogwheel train up this serrated mountain, a protected National Park since 1987. Your local guide will reveal the monastery's rich history where 80 Benedictine monks still follow ancient traditions. Marvel at Gothic and Renaissance architecture before encountering the famous Black Madonna (La Moreneta), the miraculous wooden statue with a fascinating origin story in Santa Cova cave. Enjoy free time to sample local liquors, receive a complimentary gift when visiting the basilica, shop for artisanal treats, or explore the audio visual exhibition. Discover hidden churches and scenic trails throughout this spiritual haven. Book now for the perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and spiritual significance in Catalonia's most magnificent mountain sanctuary!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Estació del Nord, ground floor, platform 19. Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

English-GUIDE

Spanish-AUDIO

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Barcelona
Begin your journey on a comfortable, air-conditioned coach leaving the city behind.
2. Catalonia
Enjoy scenic views of rolling hills and villages during a relaxing hour-long highway drive.
3. Monistrol de Montserrat
Boarding point for the cogwheel train (Cremallera de Montserrat).
Duration: 15 mins
4. Montserrat Mountains
Scenic train line up the mountain.
Duration: 15 mins
5. Montserrat
World-famous for its rocky geography, Montserrat beautiful scenery was declared National Park in 1987 to protect its natural and cultural wealth.
Duration: 20 mins
6. Abadia De Montserrat
Main monastery complex at the heart of the site.
Duration: 60 mins
7. Abadia De Montserrat
That’s the one located inside Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey, home to La Moreneta (the Black Madonna) and part of the Montserrat Monastery complex.
Duration: 45 mins
8. La Moreneta
Visit the cherished statue of the Virgin Mary and Child, believed to have miraculous powers.
Duration: 15 mins
9. Abadia De Montserrat
This is the spiritual and cultural heart of Montserrat. The Monastery itself is a stunning architectural marvel, and the Black Madonna is a revered religious icon, attracting pilgrims and tourists alike.
Duration: 60 mins
10. Santa Cueva de Montserrat
Holy cave accessible by foot or funicular (Optional during free time).
Duration: 45 mins

Inclusion

Transportation on an air conditioned coach

Tour operated in both Spanish and English

Access to the Basilica and the Black Madonna

Taste of 4 typical liquors of the area

Entrance to the audio visual exhibition in Montserrat “Espai Audio visual Montserrat”

Cog-wheel train up to Montserrat

Radio guide system

Exclusion

Food and drinks, unless specified

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0% refund if cancelled 0+ days before the start date

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Supplied by Vistra

Reviews

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Based on 12 reviews

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