Montserrat guided tour and hiking experience with private transport from Barcelona

Overview

The experience starts in the upper part of Passeig de Gràcia, before journeying to experience the natural splendor of Montserrat, Catalonia’s most emblematic mountain. Topped by a Benedictine Monastery, Montserrat is an ideal half-day trip to spend a fun day in nature, just a few kilometers away from Barcelona. On the way to the Monastery, admire the Massif of Montserrat, a spectacular multi-peaked rocky range packed with unique needle-shape formations. Upon arrival, visit the Monastery, which was founded in the 10th century and still functions to this day, with over 70 monks. It is also well-known for hosting the figure of La Moreneta (visit not guaranteed), who is the patron saint of Catalonia. Your guide will bring history alive by explaining the history and ventures of this Monastery dating nearly a thousand years.Board the Sant Joan Railway to observe the area’s fascinating flora and fauna. The tour will continue a soft hike replete with verdant beauty while you admire a scenic landscape in Montserrat Natural Park. To recover some energy after the hiking, you'll taste the typical Catalan dessert, mel i mató (cheese drizzled with honey) from one of the local farmers. The sweetest way to end this wonderful tour.You'll have free time to visit the farmers market Visit the cafeteria, check the souvenir stores and The Escolania is a boys' choir of sopranos and altos based at the Benedictine abbey Santa Maria de Montserrat near Barcelona. Meet your guide again to go back to the bus way back to Barcelona.

What's included

One hour of hiking in the Natural Park

What's Not included

Food or beverages

Where

Barcelona, Spain

Meeting point:

WE BARCELONA at Passatge de la Concepción street nr.7 ( at Passeig de Gracia corner)

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What To Expect

Be amazed by the Montserrat Abbey
Admire the views from the Sant Joan railway
Taste the typical Catalan dessert, mel i mató (cheese drizzled with honey) from the local farmers
Soft trekking in the Natural Park of Montserrat with best scenic views

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