Montserrat Tour with Cogwheel Train, Monastery & Black Madonna

4.6
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5 hours to 6 hours 45 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 3 more

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!

What's Included

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
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80

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

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours to 6 hours 45 minutes (approximately)
  • Barcelona (Pass by)

    Begin your journey on a comfortable, air-conditioned coach leaving the city behind.

    Admission ticket free
  • Catalonia (Pass by)

    Enjoy scenic views of rolling hills and villages during a relaxing hour-long highway drive.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Monistrol de Montserrat

    Boarding point for the cogwheel train (Cremallera de Montserrat).

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Montserrat Mountains

    Scenic train line up the mountain.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Montserrat

    World-famous for its rocky geography, Montserrat beautiful scenery was declared National Park in 1987 to protect its natural and cultural wealth.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Abadia de Montserrat

    Main monastery complex at the heart of the site.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Basilica 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.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Black Madonna at Montserrat

    Visit the cherished statue of the Virgin Mary and Child, believed to have miraculous powers.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Santa Cueva de Montserrat

    Holy cave accessible by foot or funicular (Optional during free time).

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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