Montserrat half-day tour by cogwheel train
Do this because
- See the spectacular landscapes in Montserrat National Park
- Enjoy a panoramic trip to the Monastery of Montserrat on a cogwheel train
- Visit the Royal Basilica of Montserrat and see the 12th-century Black Virgin statue
What to expect
Enjoy a panoramic trip to the Monastery of Montserrat on a cogwheel train and marvel at the spectacular landscapes in Montserrat National Park.
Start your half-day trip from Barcelona in a comfortable bus that will take you to the mountain of Montserrat which rises majestically to 4,051 feet (1,236 meters). You will go up to Montserrat on a cogwheel train which will leave you in the middle of the Monastery. It is a 15-minute trip with a privileged and spectacular view of the mountain. The train has panoramic windows which makes the actual journey an interesting attraction. The trains are air-conditioned and they are completely wheelchair friendly.
The rocks of Montserrat formed by natural cement of sand during the centuries affected by the wind and rain which shaped the mountain with strange and varied forms. The popular imagination has seen human or animal shape in some of these peaks, giving them names and inventing legends to explain their fantastic origins. You will visit the Royal Basilica of Montserrat, which holds the famous 12th-century Romanesque carving of Virgen Moreneta, the Black Virgin.
The Benedictine sanctuary of Montserrat was founded in 1025 and provides a mystical backdrop for the Virgin of Montserrat, the patron saint of Catalonia who is enshrined in the monastery's Royal Basilica. The little monastery soon began to receive pilgrims and visitors who contributed to the spread of stories of miracles and wonders performed by the Virgin. Today, Montserrat has been modernized to continue attending to the needs of pilgrims one thousand years after it was originally founded.
Important to know
- Modest clothing is recommended (shoulders and knees covered)
- Please be aware that some walking is included during this tour. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes
- Due to the local weather conditions, it is recommended to wear clothes that protect from rain and cold
What’s included
Air-conditioned coach
Bilingual local guide (English and Spanish)
Taste of 4 typical liquors
Entrance to Audiovisual 'Espai Audiovisual Montserrat'
Cogwheel train ticket (depending on the option selected)
Access to the Black Madonna
Radio guide system
What’s not included
Food, drink and other amenities
Entrance tickets to any museum/monument/sight unless distinctly specified
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Provider
Julia Travel
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Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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