Montserrat Half-Day Small-Group Tour 8 with Sant Joan Funicular and Gentle Scenic Walk
by Tours by Uni - UNIque Tours Barcelona
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How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€144Overview
This half-day tour from Barcelona takes up to 8 people in an air-conditioned eight-seater van to Montserrat Natural Park and Monastery. The trip begins with a one-hour drive through Barcelona, passing landmarks such as Paseo de Gracia, Diagonal Avenue, the Royal Palace, the University of Barcelona, and FC Barcelona's Sportive City. Upon arrival at Montserrat, the group visits the 11th-century Montserrat Monastery and the Basilica of Santa Maria de Montserrat, learning about the site's history and the monks' lifestyle while enjoying views of the surrounding area. Next, the group rides the Sant Joan funicular railway to the mountain summit. From there, a gentle, mostly downhill scenic walk of about one hour follows, covering local flora, fauna, and rock formations along a historic trail once used by pilgrims. After the hike, there is time to visit a local farmers market near the monastery, where participants can taste regional products such as Montserrat cheeses, browse souvenir shops, and visit a café. The tour includes a one-way ticket on the Sant Joan funicular, entrance to the basilica, walking poles for the hike, and a guided walk. After the market visit, the group returns to Barcelona by van, concluding the approximately six-hour tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Barcelona
The tour starts in Barcelona where the group meets the guide and boards the van for a scenic one-hour drive to Montserrat. The route passes landmarks such as Paseo de Gracia, Diagonal Avenue, the Royal Palace, University of Barcelona, and FC Barcelona's Sportive City.
55 min
Abadia De Montserrat
Upon arrival at Montserrat Natural Park, the group visits the Montserrat Monastery, a site central to Catalan tradition due to its history and religious significance. The guide explains the monastery’s past and the lifestyle of the monks while the group explores the Basilica of Santa Maria de Montserrat and enjoys mountain views.
75 min
Montserrat
From the monastery, the group takes the Sant Joan Funicular up to the mountain summit. This ride offers views of the landscape and distinctive rock formations surrounding Montserrat.
25 min
Montana de Montserrat
Starting from the summit, the group walks mostly downhill on a historic trail once used by pilgrims. The guide points out native plants, animals, and geological features during this approximately one-hour easy hike.
75 min
Abadia De Montserrat
After the hike, the group visits a local farmers market near the monastery. Here they can sample regional products such as Montserrat cheeses, enjoy the market atmosphere, visit a cafe, and browse souvenir shops before returning to the van.
45 min
Barcelona
The tour concludes with a comfortable return drive to Barcelona in the air-conditioned van, offering time to rest before afternoon activities.
55 min
Meeting point
UNIque Tours Barcelona - Tours By Uni We will leave at 8:00. I kindly ask you to be 5 minutes in advance at the meeting point.
End point
UNIque Tours Barcelona - Tours By Uni We will leave at 8:00. I kindly ask you to be 5 minutes in advance at the meeting point.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Montserrat Half-Day Small-Group Tour 8 with Sant Joan Funicular and Gentle Scenic Walk
by Tours by Uni - UNIque Tours Barcelona
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€144Overview
This half-day tour from Barcelona takes up to 8 people in an air-conditioned eight-seater van to Montserrat Natural Park and Monastery. The trip begins with a one-hour drive through Barcelona, passing landmarks such as Paseo de Gracia, Diagonal Avenue, the Royal Palace, the University of Barcelona, and FC Barcelona's Sportive City. Upon arrival at Montserrat, the group visits the 11th-century Montserrat Monastery and the Basilica of Santa Maria de Montserrat, learning about the site's history and the monks' lifestyle while enjoying views of the surrounding area. Next, the group rides the Sant Joan funicular railway to the mountain summit. From there, a gentle, mostly downhill scenic walk of about one hour follows, covering local flora, fauna, and rock formations along a historic trail once used by pilgrims. After the hike, there is time to visit a local farmers market near the monastery, where participants can taste regional products such as Montserrat cheeses, browse souvenir shops, and visit a café. The tour includes a one-way ticket on the Sant Joan funicular, entrance to the basilica, walking poles for the hike, and a guided walk. After the market visit, the group returns to Barcelona by van, concluding the approximately six-hour tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Barcelona
The tour starts in Barcelona where the group meets the guide and boards the van for a scenic one-hour drive to Montserrat. The route passes landmarks such as Paseo de Gracia, Diagonal Avenue, the Royal Palace, University of Barcelona, and FC Barcelona's Sportive City.
55 min
Abadia De Montserrat
Upon arrival at Montserrat Natural Park, the group visits the Montserrat Monastery, a site central to Catalan tradition due to its history and religious significance. The guide explains the monastery’s past and the lifestyle of the monks while the group explores the Basilica of Santa Maria de Montserrat and enjoys mountain views.
75 min
Montserrat
From the monastery, the group takes the Sant Joan Funicular up to the mountain summit. This ride offers views of the landscape and distinctive rock formations surrounding Montserrat.
25 min
Montana de Montserrat
Starting from the summit, the group walks mostly downhill on a historic trail once used by pilgrims. The guide points out native plants, animals, and geological features during this approximately one-hour easy hike.
75 min
Abadia De Montserrat
After the hike, the group visits a local farmers market near the monastery. Here they can sample regional products such as Montserrat cheeses, enjoy the market atmosphere, visit a cafe, and browse souvenir shops before returning to the van.
45 min
Barcelona
The tour concludes with a comfortable return drive to Barcelona in the air-conditioned van, offering time to rest before afternoon activities.
55 min
Meeting point
UNIque Tours Barcelona - Tours By Uni We will leave at 8:00. I kindly ask you to be 5 minutes in advance at the meeting point.
End point
UNIque Tours Barcelona - Tours By Uni We will leave at 8:00. I kindly ask you to be 5 minutes in advance at the meeting point.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.