From Barcelona: Montserrat Monastery Visit and Local Tasting
ID: GYG439304-791494
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
04:30 hours
Description
Discover the Monastery of Montserrat on a half-day tour from Barcelona and learn about the cornerstone of Catalan culture. Visit the local farmers' market and enjoy Catalan pastries and liquors.
The experience starts in the upper part of Passeig de Gràcia, before journeying to experience the natural splendor of
Montserrat, Catalonia’s most emblematic mountain. Topped by a Benedictine Monastery, Montserrat is an ideal half-day
trip to spend a fun day in nature, just a few kilometers away from Barcelona. On the way to the Monastery, admire the
Massif of Montserrat, a spectacular multi-peaked rocky range packed with unique needle-shape formations.
Upon arrival, visit the Monastery, which was founded in the 10th century and still functions to this day, with over 70
monks. It is also well-known for hosting the figure of La Moreneta (visit not guaranteed) , who is the patron saint of
Catalonia. Your guide will bring history alive by explaining the history of this Monastery dating nearly a thousand years,
considered now the cornerstone of the Catalan culture, history, nature and spirituality.
Finish this amazing guided visit tasting some of the most typical sweets and catalan pastries: garrapiñadas (caramelized
nuts) mel i mató (cheese drizzled with honey) from the local farmers and liquors made by the monks of the monastery.
You will also have some free time before returning back to barcelona.
Highlights
- A 4.5 hours guided visit of Montserrat.
- Private Transport and bilingual specialized mountain guide
- Be amazed by the Montserrat Abbey
- Taste typical catalan sweets and pastries: coca de Montserrat, garrapiñadas...
- Taste and liquors made by the monks of the monastery
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This product is subject to cancellation or rescheduling based on inclement weather.
The visit to the Moreneta is not guaranteed, it is subject to availability and depending on the season, as there
may be up to 2hrs of queue.
There is a minimum of people required to operate the tour. In the event that this minimum is not met,
customers will be offered an alternative date, another tour of equal or superior value, or a full refund.
There is a minimum number of people required to operate on languages that are not English or Spanish. If this minimum is not reached, the tour will be offered in English.
Tour may be affected due to special circumstances
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
