Enjoy this tour to the Monastery of Montserrat from Barcelona, and learn about the lives of the Benedictine monks at the monastery and why the sanctuary became one of the most important Catholic shrines in Catalonia.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 5 hours
- Starting time 7:30 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English
- Pickup optional
- Your hotel in Barcelona city center. The guide will be in the lobby 15 minutes before the starting time waiting for you.
Experience
Highlights
- Visit the Montserrat Museum and see relics from Ancient Egypt, Palestine, Cyprus, and Mesopotamia
- Marvel at the rounded rocks of Montserrat Mountain
- Learn about life for the Benedictine monks in the sacred mountain
- See an impressive collection of art depicting the Virgin Mary
Full description
Upon arrival at the monastery, northwest of the city, learn about the lives of the monks in the monastery and sacred mountain. Visit the Museu de Montserrat and see a collection of artifacts that range from Egyptian mummies to canvasses by Picasso. Although much of the collection was lost in the Napoleonic War, the museum continued to add to its collection and the museum is now home to important works of 20th-century Catalan art.
See archaeological finds from Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt and Palestine. Admire old paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries by artists such as Morales, El Greco, and Caravaggio. Fall in love with the Renaissance architecture of the 16th-century basilica. Go to the atrium and sacristy, and see the permanent collection of images of the Virgin Mary.
If you book the option that includes entrance to the Monastery you will enjoy a liquor tasting.
Includes
- Bilingual guide
- Transportation from meeting point
- Entrance to the Monastery of Montserrat (if option selected)
- Liquor tasting (if option selected)
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Meeting point
Meeting point varies depending on option booked.
Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
- Please note, when booking there is the option for a 1-day tour or a 2-day tour
