Are you a lover of nature? Would you like to see the Black Madonna that has been worshipped for over 1000 years?
On this tour, we will visit one of the most unique places in Catalonia; Montserrat, which is a breathtaking rocky mountain just an hour outside of Barcelona. At the top of the massif stands the splendid Benedictine monastery, which houses the Virgin of Montserrat, patron saint of Catalonia. For almost 1,000 years, pilgrims from all over the world have come to worship the Black Madonna, a Romanesque sculpture dating from the late 12th century. The Montserrat landscape is unique in the world, and there are several routes to do excursions.
We will visit the Museum of Montserrat, which is full of surprises. It includes works by renowned artists such as Velázquez, Caravaggio, El Greco, Tiepolo, Monet, Sisley, Picasso, Dalí and Ramon Casas.
Montserrat is the place where one of the oldest boys’ choirs in Europe sings.
“Montserrat” literally means “serrated mountain” (like the common handsaw) in Catalan. This mountain is also very special from a natural perspective.
Montserrat is nicknamed the ‘magic mountain’ due to the numerous legends it has generated. The first of them is the discovery of the wooden statue of the Virgin Mary. Moreover, documents dating back as far as the 14th Century bear witness to the existence of a religious and musical choir at the Monastery.
The monastery is also on two of Europe’s main pilgrim routes: the Way of Saint James and the Ignatian Way. l’Escolonia de Montserrat.
But why is the Madonna black? What are the geological origins of this rocky mountain? Why is there a Caribbean Island named Montserrat? What are the legends related to this mountain? On your private tour to Montserrat for you and your party, you will discover this and more.
Montserrat is a mountain, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes and a jacket.
– Guiding services by a Licensed Local Tour Guide.
– Pre-booked entry tickets.
– A 30-minute hike for the perfect view (optional)
– The guided visit to the museum (optional)
– Transportation. A private chauffeured Mercedes minivan will be arranged for an additional cost.
– The cost of pre-booked tickets to see the Black Madonna and the museum.
– A liquor tasting at the gift shop.
– 1pm Live Boys Choir (under request)
At your hotel. We will arrange a chauffeured private Mercedes minivan.
Yes! The tour takes place rain or shine. Your tour guide will try to find alternatives during the tour to make it more pleasant. Be prepared to discover Montserrat in the rain or on a sunny day.
In a 5-hour tour, there is no lunch stop so as to make the most of your excursion. You might want to book an extra hour if you wish to have a break to have lunch. However, we can always have a break for a snack and a coffee.
Montserrat might be difficult for people with severe mobility challenges. We will adapt the tour to your needs, and instead of walking, we can spend more time in the museum or doing other activities. Please inform us in advance if you have any difficulties so we can design the itinerary and adapt it to your needs.
Absolutely! We love children! Our storytellers will adapt the information to the children.
