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Monserrat in the Morning With Access to the Virgen Moreneta
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Duration
5 hours
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Language
Español / Inglés
Min. Passengers
1 passenger
Monserrat in the Morning With Access to the Virgen Moreneta
WHY SHOULD YOU GO?
Discover one of the most mystical Catalan wonders on this half-day tour. Walk around the sanctuary and imagine the different lives of the monks of the place through the centuries. You will be able to access without queues to visit the basilica and the Black Virgin popularly known as "la Moreneta" and you will get a gift as a gift. Complete your experience with the option that allows you to listen to the Escolania, one of the oldest boys' choirs in Europe.
Here are some activities you can do during your free time. Keep in mind that time is limited and that you must choose the one you most want:
- Museum: presents a wide variety of archaeological pieces and works ranging from medieval times to avant-garde art. The entrance is not included in the tour.
- Funicular de Sant Joan and funicular de la Santa Cova: they allow you to reach different points of the mountain. Ticket prices are not included in the tour price.
- Hiking trails: The mountain is full of hiking trails for all levels. For fantastic panoramic views we recommend walking to the cross of San Miguel (approximately fifteen minutes on foot from the monastery).
Departure place
- Period: March 01, 2022 – March 31, 2023
- Frequency: Daily
- Presentation: 15 minutes before the departure time / Failure to appear at the established time does not give the right to a refund
- Duration: 5 ½ hours approx. (The duration of the tour includes transportation)
- Departure: inside the Estación del Nord, ground floor, in front of platform 19. Carrer d'Alí Bei 80
- Arrival: Office - Estació del Nord
- Does not operate: Montserrat: 02, 09, 16, 22 and 30 Oct; 06 Nov; Dec 25 and Jan 01. Others to be confirmed.
Itinerary
Day 1
MONTSERRAT IN THE MORNING
- Get on one of our buses in Barcelona to the magical mountain of Montserrat. Famous for its peculiar morphology, its name comes from the Catalan Mont (mountain) and Serrat (serrated). World famous for its rocky landscape, the mountain of Montserrat was declared a National Park in 1987 to protect its cultural and natural heritage.
- Follow your local guide and discover the history of the Monastery, as well as its architectural style. Fall in love with the fusion of Gothic and Renaissance styles in its basilica and sanctuary. Discover that the importance of the place is due to the legend that tells of the miraculous appearance of a representation of the Virgin with the baby Jesus in one of the mountain caves, the Santa Cova. Visit this wooden carving, guarded today in the Church of the monastery. The figure is popularly known as La Moreneta due to a reaction of the varnish over time, which has darkened it.
- Montserrat is closely linked to spirituality. Today a community of 80 monks inhabits the place following the rule of Saint Benedict. For this reason, in addition to the main monastery, the mountain is home to a large number of churches and hermitages, some already abandoned.
- Your guided tour includes the tasting of excellent typical liqueurs and a visit to the Audiovisual Space. After the guided tour you will have free time to access the basilica and visit La Moreneta, admire the fabulous landscape and visit the market of agricultural and typical products of the area. With the visit to the Moreneta you will get a souvenir gift.
Includes
- Access to the Basilica and “La Moreneta”.
- Tasting of 4 typical liquors.
- Entrance to the audiovisual space "Espai Audiovisual Montserrat".
- Local guide
- radio guide system
- Bilingual tour (English/Spanish)
- Transportation by air-conditioned coach.
Not included
- Meals and drinks, except those specified.
- Pick up service and return to the Hotel.
- Escolania: choir of singing boys
Activities
- Turistic bus, panoramic (included)
- Museums, monuments (included)
- Cable cars (optional)
Notes
- The climate is mountainous. Depending on the season of the year you will need warm/rain clothes.
- Check the hours of the facilities you wish to visit during free time before your tour.
- Please note that the tour is conducted on foot upon arrival at Montserrat.
- This activity/excursion has a maximum of 30 people per guide.
- From 4 to 12 years pay reduced rate.
- From 0 to 3 years they do not pay.