Private tour of half-day Montserrat from Barcelona
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Half-Day Montserrat Tour

Explore Catalan culture and architecture at Santa Maria de Montserrat

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Gregorio | about the guide

This private tour is the ideal way to plunge into Catalan history, culture and architecture at the Santa Maria de Montserrat. Perched on the Montserrat Hill, south-west of Barcelona, this Benedictine abbey has been a sacred place of worship for more than 1,000 years. Today, the monastery has two main sections: a Basilica and monastery, home to the resident monks; and buildings dedicated to visitors including restaurants, gift shops and hostels. Preserving its traditional way of life, the Benedictine community eats, sleeps and prays according to a tight communal schedule and also runs a music school for boys, whose world-famous choir performs to visitors daily. Admire the stunning architecture, learn more about the Benedictine community at the interactive exhibition and see the sacred wooden Black Madonna, which has become a symbol of Catalonia and place of pilgrimage. You are welcomed to touch the Black Madonna, although please be prepared for lengthy queues. If you decide to have lunch at Montserrat, please let your guide know in advance. You can have a traditional meal with breathtaking views of the surrounding national park at the monastery itself.

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  • Barcelona
    Spain
  • 5 hrs
    DURATION
  • 6
    MAX. No. ON TOUR
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TOUR DETAILS

keywords :
transport :
Private transport and walking around Montserrat
ACTIVITY LEVEL :
Moderate
ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISABLED :
yes
Kid friendly :
Children of all ages are welcome
LANGUAGES:
Anglais/English (fluent), Espagnol/Spanish (native)
MAX. No. OF PEOPLE :
6

INCLUDED IN THE TOUR

- Private transport - Hotel pick-up and drop-off - Private tour guiding services - Guided tour of the monastery

NOT INCLUDED

- Entrance fee for audiovisual monastery exhibition (approx. 3.50€/pers) - Lunch - Refreshments and other purchases during the tour

ITINERARY

This half-day tour starts from Barcelona and whisks you off to Monserrat in a private vehicle to discover the famous Benedictine monastery. With your experienced local guide, you will explore the sanctuary, find out more about life as a monk at the interactive exhibition and touch the sacred Black Madonna sculpture. At 1pm on weekdays and 12pm on Sundays, you may also be lucky enough to listen to the local choir perform. You’ll then be transported back to Barcelona to enjoy the rest of your day in the city center.

WHERE AND WHEN?

MEET-UP LOCATION:
Your hotel
END OF TOUR LOCATION:
Your hotel or central location in Barcelona

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your guide

Gregorio

Barcelona

languages :
Anglais/English, Espagnol/Spanish

Born in a small village in the middle of Spain, but raised in Barcelona, I have always been passionate about my beautiful city and its unique character; that's why I decided to go back to school to become an official tour guide after several years working for the Spanish administration in a boring office. As a tour guide, what I enjoy the most is meeting new people and creating links between people; because what makes the beauty and the interest of a city are the people; the ones who live there but also the ones who come and visit, who see the different aspects with their own eyes and always showing me a new way to see it. My specialty is to give visitors a real feeling and experience of how people live, think and act in this part of the world. I also enjoy sharing what Barcelona and Catalonia have to offer, so I always try to integrate and connect everything: what to see, to admire, the details, the history behind, the secret paths ect… Even though I have a complete knowledge of Barcelona and its different points of interests, one of my favorite theme is the architecture, which is a huge part of the city's culture.

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3 reviews

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Mark
United States - 23.09.2018

The tour was amazing and Gregorio was the perfect guide. Travel was very comfortable. Gregorio is so knowledgeable about the region and the local history that we felt that we had many tours in one. Montserrat is amazing and I feel that a private tour was really the best way to explore the venue, We could not recommend this tour and Gregorio more enthusiastically!

guide answer

Thank you Mark for your nice review. It was my pleasure to be in your company and beautiful wife and daughters.

milica
Czech Republic - 02.10.2017

Gegorio has done absolute fantastic experience for us, we have wonderful time with lot of interesting information about Barcelona, monastery and other thing and he has gone extra mile to make our visit to his city fantastic. Thank you very much for your time Gregorio and we look forward visiting your beautiful city again, Martin and Milica

guide answer

Thank you Milica, It was my pleasure to be with you both. All the best, Gregorio

UTF
France - 13.03.2017

"The tour and Gregorio were great except we did not have enough time as our ship had to sail 4 hours ahead of schedule. Gregorio was accommodating and trying to rearrange the itinerary to our need. Thank you very much. Barney G. - USA"

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Product description: This private tour is the ideal way to plunge into Catalan history, culture and architecture at the Santa Maria de Montserrat. Perched on the Montserrat Hill, south-west of Barcelona, this Benedictine abbey has been a sacred place of worship for more than 1,000 years. Today, the monastery has two main sections: a Basilica and monastery, home to the resident monks; and buildings dedicated to visitors including restaurants, gift shops and hostels. Preserving its traditional way of life, the Benedictine community eats, sleeps and prays according to a tight communal schedule and also runs a music school for boys, whose world-famous choir performs to visitors daily. Admire the stunning architecture, learn more about the Benedictine community at the interactive exhibition and see the sacred wooden Black Madonna, which has become a symbol of Catalonia and place of pilgrimage. You are welcomed to touch the Black Madonna, although please be prepared for lengthy queues. If you decide to have lunch at Montserrat, please let your guide know in advance. You can have a traditional meal with breathtaking views of the surrounding national park at the monastery itself. Customer reviews:
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The tour was amazing and Gregorio was the perfect guide. Travel was very comfortable. Gregorio is so knowledgeable about the region and the local history that we felt that we had many tours in one. Montserrat is amazing and I feel that a private tour was really the best way to explore the venue, We could not recommend this tour and Gregorio more enthusiastically!
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5/ 5stars
Gegorio has done absolute fantastic experience for us, we have wonderful time with lot of interesting information about Barcelona, monastery and other thing and he has gone extra mile to make our visit to his city fantastic. Thank you very much for your time Gregorio and we look forward visiting your beautiful city again, Martin and Milica
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"The tour and Gregorio were great except we did not have enough time as our ship had to sail 4 hours ahead of schedule. Gregorio was accommodating and trying to rearrange the itinerary to our need. Thank you very much. Barney G. - USA"