Montserrat experience with roundtrip trasportation from Barcelona

4.02 reviews
Experience Montserrat with a train journey from Barcelona, inclusive of rack railway tickets, access to the National Museum, an audiovisual space, the basilica, and a liqueur tasting.Begin your adventure by boarding a train from Barcelona to reach Montserrat. Visit the Sanctuary of the Virgin Mary of Montserrat and the Benedictine monastery, where you'll find the statue of the Black Madonna, a Romanesque sculpture dating back to the late 12th century. Discover the heart of Montserrat with entry to the "Montserrat behind closed doors" Audiovisual Room and indulge in a liqueur tasting at the shop.Next, hop on the Montserrat rack railway. This mode of transport covers a distance of 1,350m at an average speed of 5 m/s, allowing you to comfortably ascend the mountain in just a few minutes, overcoming gradients of up to 45%. Finally, explore the National Museum of Montserrat (MDM), which houses one of the country's most significant art collections. Admire works by Caravaggio, El Greco, Rusiñol, Casas, Picasso, Dali, Monet, along with a valuable collection from the Archaeology of the Ancient World.

Highlights

  • You'll admire the beauty of the Mountain of Montserrat and enjoy a spectacular view
  • The tour visits the National Museum
  • There will be a chance to explore the Montserrat behind closed doors Audiovisual Room and partake in a liqueur tasting
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Facilities

mobile
Available in English, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Catalan

What's included

  • Entrance fees
  • Audio guide
  • Map. Alcoholic beverages tasting
  • Train ticket

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tour guide

Where you'll meet

Take a train de Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya to Montserrat from Barcelona-Pl. Espanya station.

Operated by

Central de Reserves de Montserrat, SAU

Important information

**Not allowed:** * Inappropriate dress or behavior in Montserrat (religious area and public space) **Know in advance:** * This experience includes: Train and Montserrat Rack Railway round-trip ticket, access to the Basilica, Museum of Montserrat entry ticket, Montserrat Audiovisual Space entry ticket, liqueur tasting, entry to the Virgin of Montserrat, audio guide, map and briefing material * The experience does not include access or extras beyond what is specifically mentioned * **Train information:** * Trains from Barcelona-Pl. Espanya station to Montserrat depart hourly starting at 8:36 * Ticket office at Plaça Espanya FGC: Open 8:00-14:00 * Transport tickets cannot be validated outside ticket office hours * **Opening hours:** * Audiovisual Space: 9:00-17:45 * Basilica: 7:30-20:00 (Convent mass at 11:00) * Tabernacle of Our Lady: 8:00-10:30 and 12:00-18:30 * Please do not enter the Basilica during religious services unless participating * Food and drinks are not included in the experience **Remember to bring:** * Your own food and drinks

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