Admire the spectacular Montserrat massif on a half-day tour from Barcelona. Discover charming villages along the second longest river in Catalonia and listen to your guide tell you about the history of the region and the imposing mountain of Montserrat, which rises to 1 meters high. Upon arrival, you'll visit the Royal Basilica of Montserrat, meander along its stairways and winding paths, and explore inside caves and chapels.
Meet your guide outside the tourist office in Plaça Catalunya, they will be carrying an orange umbrella. You'll board an air-conditioned coach for the XNUMX-hour journey to Montserrat.
Discover the villages crossed by the Llobregat River (the second longest river in Catalonia) on the way to Montserrat, a mountain famous for its mountain peaks that can reach some 1 meters high.
Upon arrival at Montserrat, you will set off on a guided tour of the monastery, basilica, and museum. Then you will have 2 hours of free time to explore Montserrat on your own.
Opt to visit the Royal Basilica of Montserrat, known for its 300th-century sculpture of Our Lady of Montserrat (the Black Madonna). In the mountains, walk the paths, stairs, caves, visit the hermitages and the thousand-year-old monastery of Montserrat. The Montserrat Museum also houses a library containing almost 000 volumes and a museum with paintings by El Greco, Picasso and Dalí, among others.
Then, meet your guide and group for the drive back to Barcelona. Your driver will follow an alternative route so you can enjoy more stunning scenery while listening to traditional Catalan music.
