Hike around the trails of Montserrat, the multi-peaked holy mountain with a local mountain guide. Visit the Benedictine Monastery and learn about its history on this unique small-group half-day tour from Barcelona.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 6 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, Catalan, English
- Small group
- Limited to 8 participants
Experience
Itinerary
Starting location:
Villa del Arte Galleries Barcelona (Passeig de Gràcia)
Van
(1 hour)
Montserrat Monastery
Guided tour (1 hour)
Montserrat National Park, Spain
Hiking, Scenic views on the way (3 hours)
Montserrat National Park, Spain
Food tasting (15 minutes)
Montserrat Monastery
Free time (30 minutes)
Van
(1 hour)
Arrive back at:
Villa del Arte Galleries Barcelona (Passeig de Gràcia)
Main stop
Other stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Hike Montserrat Natural Park off the beaten path with a local guide
- Taste traditional Catalan snacks
- Visit the Benedictine Abbey and learn about its amazing history
- Join a small-group tour for a more personalized experience
- Get an early start to beat the crowds
Full description
After an hour drive in an air-conditioned minivan, you will arrive at Montserrat. Start your day by visiting the Montserrat Benedictine Abbey which has been been active from XI century. At the Monastery your specialized local guide will dicover you its amazing history and its significance for the Catalans.
Once you have visited the abbey, get ready to start hiking from the monastery. Follow a beautiful path around the needle formations of the mountain and pass by many natural viewpoints that offer awesome views over the abbey and the forests. Your local guide will discover its natural values, flora , fauna and geology of this magical mountain. Continue until the highest point of the mountainhike, from where you will have breathtaking 360-degree views over the multi-peaked rocky range. On a clear day, you will be able to see the Pyrenees.
After admiring great landscapes, taking some pictures and taste a selection of traditional Catalan snacks You will start descending through a shady path between the needle formations and forests. Head back to the Abbey to enjoy some free time and wander around the farmers market.
Includes
- Transportation in an air-conditioned minivan
- Professional English/Spanish-speaking guide
- Montserrat Monastery admission ticket
- Guided visit to the monastery
- Guided hike at the Natural Park
- Water refill
- Typical Catalan snacks
- Personal insurance
- Guide gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
Meeting point
Passeig de Gràcia 26 (in front of El Nacional restaurant).
Open in Google Maps ⟶Important information
What to bring
- Snacks
- Hiking shoes
- Rain gear
- Comfortable clothes
- Packed lunch
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Reusable water bottle
Know before you go
- You must have an adequate level of fitness for hiking 5.5 km 3.5 miles with an elevation gain of 300 m/1000 feet
- You will be able to refill your water bottle but there is no place to buy snacks or lunch