From Barcelona: Montserrat Tour, Rack Railway & Licor Taste

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From Barcelona: Montserrat Tour, Rack Railway & Licor Taste

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Visit Montserrat Monastery on a day trip from Barcelona. Ride the Rack Railway, and access the Museum and the Throne of the Virgin.

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Highlights

Visit the sacred mountain of Montserrat and learn about its history
Admire the views while riding the rack railway to the top of the mountain
Visit the museum and learn about life for the Benedictine monks
Explore the Renaissance basilica and contemplate the Romanesque Morenata

Description

Embark on this day trip to Montserrat Monastery located at the top of the mountains and relax from the stress of the city. The first part of the way will be by bus, then you will take the Montserrat rack railway to climb up the mountain enjoying the wonderful views. Once there, enjoy a full guided visit of the place hand in hand with your expert guide. Fall in love with the Renaissance architecture of the basilica and go to the atrium and sacristy, and see the permanent collection of images of the Virgin Mary. Admire the well-preserved Morenata, patron saint of Cataluña, a Romanesque polychrome carving of the Virgin, which is very appreciated by the Catalonian territory. Afterward, there will be some free time to visit the Museum de Montserrat and see a collection of artifacts ranging from Egyptian mummies to canvasses by Picasso. Explore a museum home to significant artworks of 20th-century Catalonian Art, among many others from renowned artists like Morales, El Greco, and Caravaggio. To finish the tour, enjoy the various delicious flavors of the beverages made by the monks, before heading back to Barcelona center.

Includes

Round transportation from the meeting point Bilingual live commentary Ascent to Montserrat Mountain by rack railway Entrance to the Museum of Montserrat Access to the Throne of the Virgin Access to the audiovisual rooms Liquor tasting

Important Information

The Montserrat Monastery is wheelchair accessible, even though there might be a different visit itinerary from the original one due to structural conditions
It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes, as this tour involves a lot of walking
Alcohol consumption is only allowed for people 18 years old and older