Montserrat Monastery Small Group or Private Tour Hotel pick-up

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Duration:5 hours (approx.)
Location: Barcelona, Catalonia

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Ensured small group tour of maximum 8 pax.

Round-trip hotel pick-up & drop-off included.

Make a pilgrimage to the mystical mountaintop retreat of Montserrat in this 5-hour excursion from Barcelona with a very small group.

With a comfortable pick up your guide will lead you on an exploration of this nearly 1,000-year old Benedictine Monastery set high above Catalonia.

- Half-day trip to the mystical mountaintop monastery of Montserrat with a small group from Barcelona
- Enjoy astonishing views of the natural park
- Great way to explore the region near Barcelona

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WHAT TO EXPECT

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The Rocky Massif of Montserrat has been declared as Natural Park in 1987, and characterised by the rounded shape of its peaks. This incredible 4000-foot wonder is easily recognizable by its ''serrated'' top from which it got his name. Once you reach the monastery, you have plenty of options and your guide will always adjust to your interests. We invite you to take an easy walk of around 30 min to enjoy one of the most astonishing views of the natural park, but if you wish you can also decide to enjoy other activities that the mountain offers.
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Visit the Basilica of Montserrat, house of the serene image of the Virgin of Montserrat, the patron saint of Catalonia, a poly chrome Romanesque carving dating from the 12th century. The legend says that in the year 880 some shepherd boys found a statue of the black madonna, the "Moreneta", in a grotto. A chapel was built on this site that soon became a place of pilgrimage.
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Decide with your small group of 8 pax if you want to enjoy a ride in the rack railway that will bring you at the top of the holy mountain. Enjoy astonishing views along the way.
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Reach the peak of the holy mountain to enjoy a bird's eye view of the entire Montserrat Monastery and of the natural park. On clear days, you will enjoy uninterrupted views of the whole of Catalunya.
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If you skipped the funicular, you can enjoy the cable car, a breathtaking journey over the Llobregat River and Valley, up the mountain and right up to Montserrat Monastery. The cable car first started running in 1930. It travels at a speed of 5 metres per second and at a gradient of up to 45%. This is a trip that is not for the faint heart - you will be travelling 1350 metres up the mountain in a small hanging car! However, if you are not afraid of heights, you will be in for a really memorable and rewarding experience.
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If you wish, you can also decide to visit the Montserrat museum. It has an important section of early paintings, spanning the 13th to the 18th centuries, with works by El Greco, Caravaggio as well as a large collection of Catalan paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries that includes major names such as Fortuny, Rusiñol, Casas, Picasso and Dalí but also of French impressionism such as Chagall, Braque, Le Corbusier, Miró, Dalí and Picasso.

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Posted By : Kathy_H
What a fun and beautiful way to spend a morning! Teo picked us up at our hotel in an immaculately clean Mercedes van where all 8 guests fit quite comfortably. During the drive and during the tour, Teo was informative, funny, and friendly, and he made sure our small group always beat out the large groups for the best spots. After the tour, we had a little over an hour of free time, which we used to ride the funicular up and back, then sat and had a quick coffee while enjoying the view and beautiful weather. On the mountain, it seemed that everyone knew Teo, and more importantly, everyone seemed to genuinely adore him. After spending the morning with him, it was easy to see why.
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Posted On : 2024-07-03 04:38:05

Posted By : BON_A
Omid is great!!! He is very knowledgeable,friendly and speaks great english! Highly recommended….

If your time allows, try to book a tour when the boys choir are scheduled to sing,at this time the boys are on holidays…
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Posted On : 2024-07-03 03:46:47

Posted By : mvega3
Anatoli was a great tour guide. He was very timely and communicative! He was also very knowledgeable of the history and sights! You can tell he loves his job and takes it very seriously to provide amazing customer service!!
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Posted On : 2024-07-03 02:53:12

Posted By : jimaO2286IV
Great introduction to the history of Montserrat and the monastery perched beneath its peaks. Our tour guide and driver, Teo, was fabulous - for his knowledge, quick wit, and kindness and interaction with our kids. Would definitely book another tour with him and this provided on our next trip!
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Posted On : 2024-07-02 13:12:18

Posted By : mljackson422
This is easily a top 5 Basilica on my list! A story to hear and know and Alba was the best! Knowledgeable and personable. This tour was the best part of our two week trip!
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Posted On : 2024-07-02 09:26:00

Posted By : jessicahY3838DB
The views were gorgeous and the monastery was beautiful. Teo was an excellent guide. I highly recommend taking this trip!
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Posted On : 2024-07-02 07:01:57

Posted By : Michael_M
Javi was PHENOMENAL! Super fun, informative, and personable. The tour and Montserrat were an exceptional experience. Spectacular vistas and a beautiful basilica. Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-07-02 03:10:27

Posted By : 6bne
Beautiful day and amazing scenery. Javi was a wonderful and accommodating guide as it was an early start out of the city area . Nice to travel with just a small group.
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Posted On : 2024-07-02 02:05:09

Posted By : 111mannya
Montserrat Monastery small group tour led by Carlos was amazing! Carlos showed our group just why it was not only why it had such beautiful views but also why it was his favorite place as well... His knowledge of the place came of with so much passion! Truly recommend to everyone this tour but also recommend Carlos! Had so much fun but was educated as well.
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Posted On : 2024-07-02 00:45:33

Posted By : Napoleon_d
We had a wonderful visit to the monastery of Monserrat. Our guide Joan was great, very knowledgeable and really pleasant. We felt really comfortable. Highly recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 23:35:59