Montserrat Royal Basilica Half-Day Trip from Barcelona

Montserrat Royal Basilica Half-Day Trip from Barcelona

This half day tour will take you to discover one of the most emblematic places in Catalonia, the amazing and mystic Montserrat Mountain. During the first part of the tour, we will enjoy a guided visit to learn about the history and meaning of this place. We can visit the interior of the Monastery and the Church, where is located the famous virgin known as “La Moreneta”. The tour also includes the entrance to the audio visual exhibition and a taste of typical liquors.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Abadia de Montserrat, Carretera BP-1121 S/N, 08199 Montserrat Spain

Montserrat is a rocky mountain located 50 km to the southwest of Barcelona. It is considered the most significant and important mountain of Catalonia. The etymology of Montserrat comes from Catalan Mont (mountain) and serrat (serrated). The mountain receives its name for its peculiar morphology. In 1987 Montserrat was declared a Natural Park to ensure its conservation. The highest peak is called Sant Jeroni (Saint Jerome) and stands at 1,236 meters above sea level.

Besides the main monastery of Santa María de Montserrat, there is a great number of small churches and chapels, some of them abandoned. The main monastery stands at 720 meters above sea level. Nowadays there is a community of 80 monks that live there and follow the rule of Saint Benedict.

When you arrive, you will enjoy an introduction to the history of the monastery.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Montana de Montserrat, 08199 Montserrat Spain

The Mountain has many hiking routes. The routes are long and it can take hours to finish them. As you will have some free time, a good option is to walk to the cross of Sant Miguel (approximately 15 minutes away from the monastery), it offers one of the best panoramic views of the mountain and the monastery.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Escolania de Montserrat, Spain

You will be able to hear the amazing choir of Montserrat, which have concerts on weekdays at 13:00h.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Montserrat Museum, Montserrat Spain

During your free time, you will be able to visit the audiovisual exhibition and to taste some typical liqueurs.

Duration: 45 minutes