Montserrat Guided Tour with The Black Madonna & The Boys Choir | 6 hours 15 minutes

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Montserrat Guided Tour with The Black Madonna & The Boys Choir
2 Adults x $83.21
$166.42
Approx Total
$166.42

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Spanish
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Rack Railway ticket
  • Visit of the Moreneta (The Black Statue of Mary)
  • The Choir of Montserrat
  • Lunch
  • Snacks

Overview

A route from Barcelona to discover Catalonia's most emblematic mountain, where the sanctuary and the abbey that houses the popular Black Madonna, known as the Moreneta, are located. A route on which you get to enjoy a performance by the Escolania de Montserrat choir, as well as guaranteed access to visit the Moreneta.

Meeting points

You need to get into the "Estació del Nord" bus station and look for platforms no. 17 or 18. De departures are always at these two platforms of the bus station. The bus will be branded with our logo and brand name: Catalunya Bus Turístic. The guide will be waiting for in front of the bus.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Monistrol de Montserrat

    The Montserrat rack railway covers the five kilometers between Monistrol de Montserrat and Montserrat. It is a route that takes you to the top of Catalonia’s most emblematic mountain, which is visible from all angles thanks to the panoramic view offered by the train’s large windows. Its history dates back to 1891, when Joaquim Carrera, an engineer who was passionate about Montserrat and Swiss mountain trains, convinced an entrepreneur to build a train between the recently-opened Monistrol de Montserrat station and the monastery.

    20 minutes

  • Montserrat

    Montserrat Natural Park is a natural space dominated by the characteristic silhouette of its eponymous mountain, a rocky massif of sandstone and extremely hard calcareous cement that over millions of years has adopted its peculiar and recognisable form. The Holy Cave, the Sant Joan and Sant Miquel chapels, and above all, Montserrat Abbey, make this place, which is just a short distance from Barcelona, an unmissable destination. Montserrat is nicknamed the ‘magic mountain’ due to the numerous legends it has generated. The first of them is the discovery of the wooden statue of the Virgin Mary, which is reputed to have been found in the so-called Santa Cova or Holy Cave in 880. Another legend tells of a woodcutter who made a pact with the Devil to receive a fast horse to carry his wood.

    2 hours

  • Abadia de Montserrat

    The legend, of which there is written testimony from 1239, says that one afternoon in the year 880 some shepherds received a visit from the Virgin Mary in the form of light and music. The vision was repeated several times and it was then when the first image of the Mother of God was found in a cave in the mountain. Even though the mountain had already been home to a number of chapels inhabited by hermits since the 9th century, it was not until 1025 that Abbot Oliba founded Montserrat Abbey and it became a pilgrimage destination. Now the monastery is inhabited by some eighty Benedictine monks who worship a Black Madonna popularly known as ‘La Moreneta’ (the little dark one), a 12th-century statue of Our Lady of Montserrat, the patron saint of Catalonia. The Virgin Mary is holding an orb, signifying the cosmos, in her right hand, while her left hand rests on the back of the Infant Jesus to indicate that the omnipotent king is her son.

    2 hours

  • Escolania de Montserrat

    The Escolania de Montserrat is one of Europe’s oldest and most renowned choirs. Its choristers, boys aged 7 to 13 who receive full musical training and schooling, perform concerts all around the world and participate in the abbey’s liturgical rites. Hearing them is a privilege and a true pleasure for the ears. According to the abbey’s records the choir dates back to the 14th century when a religious and musical school for boys was founded. In 1474, the boys had the honour of singing for King Ferdinand the Catholic during his visit to Barcelona, and since then they have performed for leading figures the world over and everyone who wants to hear them. The Escolania choir sings several times a day and performs pieces like "Virolai", a hymn in honour of the Virgin Mary composed by Mossèn Jacint Verdaguer in 1880; Salves and polyphonic motets.

    1 hour

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel time is included on the total tour duration

Free Cancellation

December 12100% refund
December 13No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

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26 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 16 reviews with 5 stars

Amazing Montserrat experience

Published on Oct, 2024

We enjoyed the tour. Our tour guide, Carlos, was very nice and funny. The Boys’ Choir was short but lovely.

Wonderful, informativeexperience

Published on Oct, 2024

We had a great guide, Maria Elena. Very informative and had an excellent day. Saw the Boys Choir by closed screen since a mass was being celebrated. Very good experience. Our bus driver was very excellent navigating the roads.

Great trip

Published on Oct, 2024

Laila was a fabulous tour guide and I loved the trip. The Boys Choir was amazing. I’d have like an extra half an hour but was happy with everything.

Monserrat a MUST to see!

Published on Oct, 2024

It was such a great experience to visit this place. Would highly recommend. So much to know about this beautiful place.

Great Experience in Montserrat

Published on Oct, 2024

Leila, with Barcelona Tourisme, was an excellent guide - very knowledgeable and patient as she coordinated 36 tourists from point to point. The cog railway up to Montserrat was a highlight for me, after the connecting bus trip. Leila was very accommodating in helping me to see the Black Madonna. We really appreciated all her help. ntserrat a fascinating

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