Full-Day Montserrat Monastery and Sacristy Tour from Barcelona with Brunch
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Stop At: Abadia de Montserrat, Carretera BP-1121 S/N, 08199 Montserrat Spain
You will start with a walking tour in which you will have an introduction about the monastery and the history of the mountain. Due to the legend of the Madonna, the mountain has been linked with spirituality. 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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Montana de Montserrat, 08199 Montserrat Spain
Later, you will take a short walk to the viewpoint of “la Creu de Sant Miquel”, where you will be able to admire one of the most impressive panoramic views of the mountain and the monastery
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Escolania de Montserrat, Spain
Later we will attend to the performance of the chorus, which is one of the oldest boys’ choir in Europe, to finish later with the guided visit in the Sacristy
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Montserrat Museum, Montserrat Spain
The tour will finish with some free time to invest in the typical liqueurs tasting, to visit de audiovisual exhibition, to buy some food products in the local market, to discover new pathways around the mountain and to enjoy the fabulous landscape buy yourself.
Duration: 3 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Abadia de Montserrat, Carretera BP-1121 S/N, 08199 Montserrat Spain
You will start with a walking tour in which you will have an introduction about the monastery and the history of the mountain. Due to the legend of the Madonna, the mountain has been linked with spirituality. 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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Montana de Montserrat, 08199 Montserrat Spain
Later, you will take a short walk to the viewpoint of “la Creu de Sant Miquel”, where you will be able to admire one of the most impressive panoramic views of the mountain and the monastery
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Escolania de Montserrat, Spain
Later we will attend to the performance of the chorus, which is one of the oldest boys’ choir in Europe, to finish later with the guided visit in the Sacristy
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Montserrat Museum, Montserrat Spain
The tour will finish with some free time to invest in the typical liqueurs tasting, to visit de audiovisual exhibition, to buy some food products in the local market, to discover new pathways around the mountain and to enjoy the fabulous landscape buy yourself.
Duration: 3 hours
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bilingual official guide
- Tasting of 4 typical liquors handmade by the monks of the monastery
- Brunch: cold meats, cheeses & dessert with 2 cup of wine and one cup of cava (INCLUDED UNTIL 31/10)
- Walk to the viewpoint of the Creu de Sant Miquel and the chapel of Sant Miquel.
- Radio guide system
- Exclusive entrance to the Sacristy
- Entrance to the audio visual exhibition in Montserrat “Espai Audio visual Montserrat”
- 20% off in the Sant Joan Funicular ticket.
- 10% off in the Museum entrance fee.
- 10% off in the buffet restaurant at the “Mirador dels Apostols”.
- Available from 01/04/20: Admission ticket in the Montserrat museum (if option selected).
- Available from 01/04/20: Exclusive entrance fee in Santa Cecilia monastery.
- Entry/Admission - Abadia de Montserrat
- Entry/Admission - Montserrat Museum
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks (other than specified)
- Ticket of the funicular
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants travel free provided they do not occupy a seat
- This is a large coach tour with a maximum of 50 participants
- Note that the children's choir performance is subjected to the school calendar and special events of the choir and monastery.
- Proper dress code is requested to enter the Basilica at Montserrat. It is not permitted to enter with tank tops, strapless shirts, short shorts or sandals
- Please be aware that some walking is included on this tour. Please come prepared. We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes
- Failure to show up at the established check-in time may entail losing the tour.
- At Montserrat is a mountainous climate. Depending on the season you will need clothes to protect you from the rain and/or cold
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Please remember to request a change in the usual menu due to food intolerances or other reason when making your reservation and wait for the answer. If you do not notify us in advance, the company is not responsible for not being able to serve you an alternative menu.
- Most travelers can participate
- A maximum of 9 people per booking
- The duration of the tour includes the round trip to the destination.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
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