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Topped by a Benedictine Monastery, Montserrat is an ideal half-day trip to spend a fun day in nature, just a few kilometers away from Barcelona. On the way to the Monastery, admire the Massif of Montserrat, a spectacular multi-peaked rocky range packed of unique needle-shape formations. Upon arrival, visit the Monastery, which was founded in the 10th century and still functions to this day, with over 70 monks. It is also well-known for hosting the figure of La Moreneta (visit not guaranteed), who is the patron saint of Catalonia.
Get ready for a thrilling horseback ride along the Natural Park, offering breathtaking views of Montserrat. All while enjoying the freedom and tranquility of the countryside. Lead by experienced guides, the route is suitable for everyone. Enjoy the ride and the spectacular sight of the mountain!
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Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Barcelona, Spain
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Topped by a Benedictine Monastery, Montserrat is an ideal half-day trip to spend a fun day in nature, just a few kilometers away from Barcelona. On the way to the Monastery, admire the Massif of Montserrat, a spectacular multi-peaked rocky range packed of unique needle-shape formations. Upon arrival, visit the Monastery, which was founded in the 10th century and still functions to this day, with over 70 monks. It is also well-known for hosting the figure of La Moreneta (visit not guaranteed), who is the patron saint of Catalonia.
Get ready for a thrilling horseback ride along the Natural Park, offering breathtaking views of Montserrat. All while enjoying the freedom and tranquility of the countryside. Lead by experienced guides, the route is suitable for everyone. Enjoy the ride and the spectacular sight of the mountain!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Passatge de la Concepcio, 08008 Barcelona Spain
Welcome with our We specialist guide at Pasatge de la concepció, 7
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Passeig de Gracia, Barcelona Spain
Starting the experience at Paseo de Gracia
Go through Barcelona learning the stories about the buildings and the Eixample neighborhood designed on XIX century.
Passeig de Gràcia is regarded as the most expensive street in Barcelona and in Spain.
Pass By: Avinguda Diagonal, Barcelona Spain
We will drive you throught Diagonal avenue, the largest in Barcelona
See the Royal Palace of Pedralbes and the Campus from the UB, the first public university in the city
Leave the city and start to see all the surrounding cities and towns.
Pass By: FC Barcelona Official Store – Camp Nou, C. d’Aristides Maillol Barcelona, Spain, 08028 Barcelona Spain
You will be able to see the Sportive City of FC Barcelona and its headquarters
We will drive you through the County side and you will start to see the great mountain of Montserrat
Get into the Natural Park of Montserrat
See the great views while your are going up to the mountain
Stop At: Montserrat, Montserrat, Catalonia
We will arrive to the Ranch to start with the Horse Riding experience
You will have a short briefing to know how to ride the horses
You will get a helmet and your horse
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Abadia de Montserrat, Carretera BP-1121 S/N, 08199 Montserrat Spain
Is an abbey of the Order of Saint Benedict located on the mountain of Montserrat in Monistrol de Montserrat, Catalonia, Spain.
Start of the Riding
Enjoy the great views of the mountain of Montserrat
Enjoy the landscape
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Montserrat, Montserrat, Catalonia
Finish your ridding and go up to the monastery of Montserrat.We will arrive to Montserrat and start de cultural visit to the Monastery.
Learn about the history of the monastery
Visit the Basilica de Montserrat
Learn about the Monks life style
Enjoy the views from the Monastery
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Montserrat, Montserrat, Catalonia
Enjoy the free time
Visit the farmers market
Visit the cafeteria
Check the souvenirs stores
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Passatge de la Concepcio, 08008 Barcelona Spain
Meet your guide again to go back to the bus
Way back to Barcelona
End of the experience at the starting point.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
