Monastery of Montserrat skip-the-line guided tour
Free Cancellation
Language:
English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
This full-day guided tour shows off the history and legend of the Monastery of Montserrat
The Benedictine abbey is filled with vaulted ceilings, intricate carvings and gilded panels
You'll get skip-the-line viewing of the 12th-century statue of La Moreneta – the ‘Black Madonna'
The monks will offer you a taste of their homemade liqueur, blended from over 40 aromatic herbs
Your expert local guide will share all the facts and fables behind the Monastery of Montserrat
What we expect
As the spiritual heart of Catalonia, Montserrat is one of Europe's top pilgrimage sites. This famous Benedictine abbey occupies a striking location at the foot of towering rock formations in the Montserrat mountain range near Barcelona, Spain. You'll have the chance to visit the Vestry and see the statue of La Moreneta. Hugo, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Thought to have been carved in Jerusalem in the early years of Christianity, the famous ‘Moreneta' or Black Madonna is a sacred wooden statue of the Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus. The Black Madonna is one of the most...
What's included
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Transport
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Guide
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Train ride
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Liqueur tasting
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Audiovisual presentation
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Entrance fees
What to remember
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Lunch and drinks not included
Optional funicular to the summit not included
