Take a break from sightseeing in the city to do a day trip to Montserrat. Located about an hour’s drive outside of Barcelona, the Benedictine monastery of Montserrat sits atop a 4,000 foot high mountain and is famous for the statue of the Virgin of Montserrat (the Black Virgin), the patron saint of Cataluña.
Montserrat has been home to the Benedictine Community, now numbering some eighty monks, since 1025, and to the Patron of Catalonia, St. Mary of Montserrat, who is worshiped by hundreds of visitors daily. The monastery contains one of the most important libraries in the world, a fine collection of art, and the Escolania, one of the oldest boys’ choir in Europe that attracts visitors from all over the world to listen to their famous Virolai hymn. The boys’ choir typically performs at 1 p.m. from Monday through Friday, however their schedule varies; consult the monastery’s website to view their performance calendar.
On this 5 hour private tour you will be met by your guide at your hotel to begin your trip with private transportation to Montserrat. Your guide will give you the history of Montserrat, and you will visit the Royal Basilica, the statue of the Black Virgin, and the museum. Let us know if you are interested in viewing a performance of the Escolania. We can consult their calendar and request a reservation (subject to availability – see note below).
2024 Prices and other info:
Tour price for 1-2 People in a Sedan
- US $1,170 – Monday through Friday (start time at 9:00am)
- US $1,240 – Saturday, Sunday and Holidays (start time at 9:00am)
Tour price for 3-6 People in a Minivan
- US $1,240 – Monday through Friday (start time at 9:00am)
- US $1,310 – Saturday, Sunday and Holidays (start time at 9:00am)
All tours
- Price includes a tour with an official licensed guide and a vehicle with driver for 5 hours
- Price does not include entrance fees (if any), which are extra
- Surcharge of $50 will apply for tours that begin after 9:00am to 11:00am
- Note: the Escolania choir only performs on certain dates and access to the performance is subject to availability (prior reservation is required). Performance time is at 1:00pm, so tour time would have to be scheduled from 10am – 3pm in order to include time for the performance. A surcharge will apply for tours that end after 2pm.
- Vehicles are insured, as required by Spanish law
- Common languages available: English, Spanish, Catalán, French, Italian and Portuguese
- Gratuities are not included and are at the discretion of the client
- Prices are subject to change
Note: A 10 hour tour traveling via train with a private guide is also available. For more information, click here.
Photo credit: © Chensiyuan
For assistance with your travel plans, including hotel and private tour reservations, click here.
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