Montserrat Early Small Group Tour with Hiking and Cable Car

4.9
(119 reviews)

7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover the only trip that arrives at 7 : 30h in Montserrat and be a lot of time without any other tourists. We will set off from Barcelona by van for 7 persons from 6 : 15h till 6 : 35h.
From middle september till middle february we will see the sunrise.
First we will visit the Abbey and the Black Madonna and we won't be faced with long lines.
After that, you'll have two options:
FIRST : Around 8 : 30h, we will start a hiking tour till the top of one peak with wonderful views. We will arrive around at 10h.
The maximum elevation gain and loss will do is 450m / 1476ft, with 6.6km / 4.10 miles.
SECOND : You can hike wherever you want but by yourself. You can take the funicular (cable car under the cabin) from 9:30h. I will tell you anyway wich hiking routes i recommend you to do.
At 12 : 15h you will take the cable car or the zipper train (you can choose) to the base of the mountain and then we'll take the van to arrive back to Barcelona before 13 : 30h

What's Included

Entrance to the Abbey and the Black Madonna when there are still no tourists
Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in different areas of Barcelona
Zipper train or cable car ticket (you choose) (down ticket)
Transportation in a van for only 7 participants
Guided tour and hiking tour with different difficulty options
Breakfast

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

One day before the trip I will tell you at what time exactly I'll pick you up. It will be between 6 : 20h and 6 : 45h

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Barcelona

    We will leave Barcelona at 6:45 am to arrive in Montserrat at 7:30 am. Pick-up will be between 6:25am and 6:45am from your hotel if you are located in the Eixample and other neighbourhoods, except, for example, Gothic, Raval, Born, etc.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey

    At 8 am we will visit the Abbey and see the Black Madonna without queuing.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Montserrat Mountains

    At 8:30h we will do a hiking route with a maximum accumulated gradient of 450m / 1476 feet, and a route of 6.6km / 4.10 miles. At 11:30 am we will arrive again at the Monastery area. There will be free time until 12: 15h. If you don’t want to do the long route, you will have free time to do the route of your choice. I'll tell you different walking options.

    3 hours 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Cremallera de Montserrat

    At 12:15h we will go down to the base of the mountain with the Montserrat zipper, originally from 1892. The tour takes 15 minutes and we will have stunning views. If you prefer, you can go down with the cable car. You pick!

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Aeri de Montserrat

    At 12:15 you can go down to the base of the mountain with the Montserrat cable car, which has been operating since 1930. If you prefer, you can go down with the zipper train. You decide which transport you want to go down to the base of the mountain!

    5 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Barcelona

    At 12:30h we will return with the van to arrive in Barcelona at 13:30h.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • People with mobility problems are not accepted
Supplied by BARCELONA HORIZON TOURS

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Cancellation Policy

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

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