Historical Montserrat Half-Day Hiking Tour from Barcelona
Description
Get a dose of history, culture, and nature during this 6.5-hour tour to Montserrat from Barcelona. With your guide and small group of 8 or fewer people, explore the Basilica of Montserrat, take the glass-top St. Joan funicular to the middle part of the Montserrat mountain range, then spend a pleasant 2-hours hiking past authentic "hermitages" (retreats) where the first inhabitants of Montserrat gathered more than a thousand years ago. The tour ends at the monastery and a drive back to central Barcelona.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will visit Santa Maria de Montserrat, the mountain’s Benedictine monastery, and see the 'Black Madonna'
We will get to the mountaintop getting into the Sant Joan´s Funicular Railway. Once we are there we will hike on easy paths to the middle of the Montserrat Nature Park. We will visit genuine shrines while we learn about local nature and enjoy breathtaking views of 360 degrees.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Group tour limited to 8 people
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please bring comfortable clothes, walking shoes, warm clothing in winter, and sunscreen in summer
- Please bring snacks and drinks to this tour in case you need them
Reviews(28)
Our experience with this tour was unfortunately disrupted by significant organizational issues. Pickup was approximately 30 minutes late, and after we had already been driving for about 20 minutes, the driver was instructed to turn back because two guests had been left behind. At that point, nearly an hour had been lost, and I decided not to continue with the tour. That said, I want to give the company credit for how they handled the situation afterward. They immediately acknowledged the problem, allowed us to leave the tour without difficulty, and processed a full refund the same day. While the operational execution on our tour was disappointing, the customer service response was professional and fair. I hope the company can improve its coordination and logistics, as the willingness to take responsibility when things go wrong is clearly there.
Our guides Juan and Frank took wonderful care of us on our 2+ hour hike. We appreciated the history and nature color they gave to our drive there and walk up and down the mountain. Be advised the hike is rather steep and the way down is rocky with steps that are far apart.
Thank you very much, if you enjoyed it, we are already happy.
Frank is warm, funny, and knowledgeable. This was my 2nd time doing this tour with Frank. A must on your list
Jesus was great! He showed us the sights, was so well planned, and didn’t rush us one bit. He was full of great information
Montserrat was breathtaking!! This tour made it so easy, loved being picked up in the city and being told about some of the history of Barcelona on the drive and also learning about Montserrat We were there on November 7th and although it was a sunny day it was very cold so layer up for sure! Worth being cold for a few hours to see the beautiful landscape Also loved the shops and local market afterwards
Super nice tour with a guide named Gorge (hope I spell it right). No need to be afraid of hiking, because the most of the way is downhill. The tour is for a group of max 8 people, which is just perfect.
Wonderfuk tour! A great way to experience Montserrat and the monastery in a few hours. The hike is 90% downhill so not difficult.
jorge(George) was a delight. He was informative about himself, Barcelona and the Montserrat history. He cared about what he was sharing. He was very patient with the other 4 people who booked at our time. He gave more than 100%. My friend and I enjoyed the time for sure.
Jesus was a fabulous guide - so thoughtful, informative and energetic. Touring Monserrat including the gorgeous surrounding trails is highly recommended
My favourites were the views of the mountsides from the trail accessed by the tram. The cool crisp air was invigorating.
