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What to do and see in Montserrat, Catalonia: The Best Cultural Tours
This mountain is home to one of the most important religious sites in Spain. A residence for the Benedictine abbey, Santa Maria de Montserrat, the mountain is visited not only by those seeking spiritual rewards but also by those looking for one of the most spectaculars views of Catalonia. The history of Montserrat goes back to 880 when a group of shepherd children saw a bright light descending from the sky in the Montserrat mountains. The monks are also the owners of the Publicacions de l'Abadia de Montserrat, a publishing house that continues to operate today. It is the oldest press in the world, having published its first book in 1499. Music lovers will appreciate L'Escolania choir, a boys' choir of sopranos and altos based at the Benedictine abbey. They perform every day at the Basilica of Montserrat.
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1. Private Small Group Full Day Tour- Montserrat and Cava Visit with Lunch and Transportation
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This small group tour will be your perfect choice for those who want to spend a relaxing day out of the hassle city with the children. Combine a visit to Montserrat with Cava tasting in the Penedes wine region, the heart of the cava and wine production in Catalonia. First, tour the sacred peak of Montserrat and visit the most famous monastery of Europe at 1,236 metres (4,055 ft) above the valley floor, famous for being home to one of the oldest boys’ choirs in Europe and the Black Madonna, patron saint for of Catalonia. After a complete lunch, discover Catalonia’s famous sparkling wine by touring a local winery and relish an expert-led Cava tasting.
Inclusions: Private tour, Hotel/airport/port pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Lunch with first, seond course, dessert, drinks and coffee
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By doylej2019
There were five in our group that went to Montserrat and Torres Winery. We were picked up on time as promised by a couple who were driving a very spacious and clean Mercedes van. The guide was very informative on our trip. We went to the Cava first and then to a great lunch at a very local restaurant before going to Montserrat. The whole trip was very enjoyable and our host/guide made the excursion a real pleasure. I would certainly book again with Soberti Transfers and Tours. Our trip was in late November with great weather. Our trip was booked under the name McCabe.
2. Montserrat Monastery Private Tour with Hotel Pick-up
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Discover the jewel in Catalonia’s crown before the crowds arrive on this 5-hour private visit to Monserrat. Choose the departing time that better suits you, and enjoy a panoramic tour outside the Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey with your guide and on personalized attention.
Inclusions: Professional private guide, Round-trip private transfer in an air conditioned minivan, Live commentary on board, Hotel pickup and drop-off (only from hotels located in the city center)
Exclusions: Entrance to the Monastery, Gratuities, Food and drinks
Reviewed By sestansandra13
Correct time of departure, comfortable ride, good air conditioning, friendly atmosphere, professional driver, very interesting information about Barcelona, Catalonia, Montserrat from tourist guide companion in bus
3. Montserrat Monastery & Cable Car & Panoramic Walking from Barcelona
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
We will experience Montserrat’s Natural Park and its Monastery with a passionate local guide in small groups up to a maximum 8 people. HIGHLIGHTS Leave earlier than others to avoid agglomerations Montserrat Abbey and Black Madonna Funicular railway to the top of the mountain 1 hour superlative and easy hike Boys' Choir TOUR DESCRIPTION We will first visit in Montserrat its Benedictine Abbey, first built on the 11th century and home to Catalonia’s Patroness Saint. After we will get on funicular railway to go to the top of the mountain from where we enjoy the stunning views from the Natural Park of Montserrat and the rest of Catalonia from a bird´s eye view. During the hike we will walk on the same paths used by pilgrims hundreds of years ago, we will get inspired by Montserrat’s fascinating flora and fauna and we will experience unique ways where rocky pillars and ravines show us how inner mysterious water emerge from the hidden and undiscovered very center of the massif.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Walking Poles, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, Accident insurance
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Reviewed By zacho977
Uni was a great tour guide! He was very knowledgeable about Barcelona and Montserrat and he was the perfect guide for a hiking trip. He has lots of experience when it comes to outdoor adventure, but he also knows how to slow it down if need be. Anyone interested in nature, history, hiking, or architecture should definitely take this tour with Uni! 10/10 highly recommended!
4. Montserrat Tour & Organic Winery Plus Local Lunch from Barcelona
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Explore Montserrat mountain, one of the most spectacular natural parks and spiritual spots in Catalonia and enjoy a wine experience at an organic production winery. Head to Montserrat mountain by a comfortable coach to visit the virgin of Montserrat, which is about 50 kilometers/30 miles from Barcelona, walk amongst the stunning and unique peaks, enjoy magnificent views, and visit the museum, which boasts a huge collection of artistic masterpieces spanning from the 13th to 20th centuries. After your cultural visit head to a local restaurant to have a delicious three course meal comprised of regional products. Then round out your day with a visit to a neighboring biodynamic winery. On your winery tour you'll learn the tradition of making Wine and Cava (Catalan Champagne) and get to taste some most emblematic varietals. After the tour, we'll return to Barcelona and we'll drop you off where we started the tour in Plaza Catalunya.
Inclusions: The Tour, the Guide and the Transport are exclusively and only for a group up to 15 people., Complimentary cup of coffee before embarking on our walking tour., Take a guided tour around the monastery, the museum, the church and the market with local products., Have a delicious three-course meal in a renowned local restaurant with products and drinks of the Penedes region- our treat!, Sample local Wines and Cava (Catalan Champagne) during an expert-lead tasting., Small groups to ensure a personalized experience., Transported in a comfortable vehicle FROM/TO the meeting point (Central Barcelona)
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By lliamandliz
We spent 3 days in Barcelona on a private tour with Barcelona's Best Tour Guide, Feliciano. We visited Montserrat, the wine district, Costa Brava and Barcelona city sights. Feliciano makes you feel just like family. He is warm, kind, funny and so knowledgable with impeccable English. What he doesn't know about the beautiful Catalunya region of Spain is probably not worth knowing. Our experience was so much richer in his hands. Can't wait to go back and again.
5. Barcelona and Montserrat: small-group, skip-the-lines, pickup from hotel or port
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5.0 based on 40 reviews
This is the ultimate full day tour! See all the highlights of Barcelona and venture out of the city to the popular national park of Montserrat in a small-group of 2-12 participants only. Pickup is included directly from your hotel or the cruise ship. Bring your luggage with you if you want to be dropped off somewhere else at the end of the tour. Enjoy impressive views from the top of Montserrat and visit the stunning Basilica. Skip the line at the famous Park Guell, and visit the other Antoni Gaudi's highlights, including the Sagrada Familia. If you wish, you can finish your tour here and receive your pre-ordered skip-the-line tickets to continue inside this impressive church with your audio guided tour. Alternatively, explore this masterpiece from the outside and we will drop you off back to your hotel, the cruise port, or the airport.
Inclusions: Pickup from your hotel or cruise ship in a new and air-conditioned vehicle, Optional - Skip-the-line tickets to Park Guell , Optional - Skip-the-line tickets to Sagrada Familia at the end of the tour, Drop off to your hotel, cruise ship, or La Sagrada Familia , Bring your luggage if needed (no extra charges)
Exclusions: Food/drinks
Reviewed By P1061PQcarolt
This is going to be a much delayed review and for that I am sorry. We used the service in September 2019 during our first Mediterranean cruise. It was our first big trip and I wanted my husband to LOVE the experience so I worked at finding providers that exceeded all expectations. Barcelona Day Tours did that for us. Communication prior and reservation was easy and well done. Airport arrival found our guide Christian exactly where we expected. We has a marvelous day and he kept us entertained with stories and the sights. We also had skip the line to Park Guell which worked great. As the tour was ending and jet lag starting to set in we got dropped off right at the entry to our cruise ship, no issues, no worries. I was so pleased with a super special private start to our big trip.
6. Montserrat 7-hour Private Tour from Barcelona with Lunch
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4.9 based on 34 reviews
Enjoy this 7-hour private tour of Montserrat with lunch included. Visit the Santa María de Montserrat Abbey and see the Virgin of Montserrat. Listen to the children's choir of L’Escolania de Montserrat, one of the most famous boy-choirs in Europe. An optional bonus of some hiking in this amazing mountain is also included, making this tour incredibly memorable.
Inclusions: Private tour guide with a local guide that will meet you at your hotel/apartment, Typical breakfast including coffee and a locally made Catalan pastry, Lunch and drinks: if you opt for the hiking experience we will buy some sandwiches to eat on the train back, if not, we will have lunch in the monastery’s restaurant, A city map
Exclusions: Gratuities, Other possible additional activities:, Audiovisual (life of the monks): 6,5€ per person, Museum of the monastery: 9€ per person, A viewpoint at the top of the mountain from Funicular de Sant Joan: 13.50€ per person
Reviewed By nancyT1432CG
This tour was excellent. It was a private tour - just me + my 20 yr old son. Marc was our guide. He was very engaging + knowledgable. Everything he discussed was relevant and interesting. He met us at our hotel and brought us to the Jewish Quarter. That was key because a friend of mine never found it when she was there!! I highly recommend this tour. It was the highlight of our stay in Barcelona!
7. Half-Day Tour to Montserrat from Barcelona with Cable Car and Easy Hike
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4.9 based on 72 reviews
Embark on an amazing experience to Montserrat, the magic mountain next to Barcelona. Small groups. Admire the wonderful holly Monastery, the Black Madonna, and then take the cable car to the top and enjoy a nice walk. Discover the charm of this mountain and the chapels of more than 1000 years old. Discover Montserrat from a different perspective. Listen and enjoy the Montserrat’s boy choir. Enjoy a soft hike with no difficulty.
Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, One way cable car ride, Bottled water, Local guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By Passport_Stampedd
We had our excursion with David and he picked up us promptly when he said he would, and was a joy to spend the day with. He was pleasant, knowledgeable, funny, and accommodating to the physical restrictions of some of the members of our group. We even got rained on for a short time, and it only served to enhance the experience :) Montserrat is a Barcelona must see, and if you can make it Sitges, I highly recommend it! Thanks again David!
8. Montserrat with Cogwheel train, Tasting in a Boutique Winery with Tapas or Lunch
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4.8 based on 610 reviews
If you really want to get to know Barcelona and Catalonia, visiting Montserrat is a must-do. This day tour combines a visit to this magical site with a wonderful food and wine experience. Riding a cogwheel train to the top of Montserrat mountain while admiring its spectacular views, discovering a boutique winery, and tasting top-quality wines and gastronomy will be some of the highlights of your trip.
Inclusions: Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned shared bus, Local English-speaking tour guide, Guided visit to Montserrat Monastery, Regional tapas lunch with dessert (tapas option only), Multi-course meal with wine (lunch option only), Visit a boutique winery, Three wine tasting
Exclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Tips and gratuities (optional)
Reviewed By PernillaA321
We had a fantastic day, of course we visited great places but our guide Ona made it something special. Very nice day, filled with amazing views and nice experiences as well as new friends.
9. Barcelona Highlights Tour and Montserrat Monastery with Hotel Pick-up
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4.8 based on 139 reviews
While in port in Barcelona, discover the major attractions of this beautiful city on a full-day shore excursion. With your guide and small group, visit Gaudi’s La Sagrada Familia and Park Guell, drive up Montjuic to see the Olympic Ring, and venture to nearby Montserrat for incredible mountain views and a tour of stunning Montserrat Basilica.
Inclusions: Pickup from your hotel or cruise ship in new and air-conditioned vehicle, Drop-off to your hotel, cruise ship, or La Sagrada Familia, Bring your luggage with you if needed (no extra charges), Optional - Skip the line tickets to Sagrada Familia at the end of the tour, Optional - Skip the line tickets to Park Guell
Exclusions: Food/drinks
Reviewed By ellenamyl
The tour guide/driver, I believe his name was George, was fabulous. I have car phobia but I was never afraid while he was driving. He gave lots of historical information. I would recommend this tour as a must, you see so much in one day.
10. Montserrat Tour with Lunch and Gourmet Wine Tasting (Private Tour Optional)
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4.8 based on 1,586 reviews
Enjoy this 10-hours intimate experience. Set out from Barcelona to discover the Natural Park of Montserrat, one of the most important landmarks of the region. Enjoy the famous Spanish cuisine and visit a boutique winery, where you will enjoy château wine!
Inclusions: Shared transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned bus, Local English-speaking tour guide, Guided visit to Montserrat Monastery, Free time at Montserrat, Multi-course Catalan meal with wine, Guided visit to a boutique winery, 3 wine tasting
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By PernillaA321
We had a fantastic day, of course we visited great places but our guide Ona made it something special. Very nice day, filled with amazing views and nice experiences as well as new friends.
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