Description
Montserrat Monastery Half-Day Tour with Cogwheel Train from Barcelona
Overview
Enjoy a panoramic escape from Barcelona with this half-day tour to the majestic mountain of Montserrat. Begin your journey aboard a comfortable air-conditioned coach before boarding the cogwheel train, which offers spectacular scenic views through its panoramic windows as it climbs 4,051 feet (1,236 meters) into Montserrat National Park.
Arriving at the heart of the mountain, you’ll discover the Royal Basilica of Montserrat, home to the famous 12th-century statue of La Moreneta, the Black Virgin and patron saint of Catalonia. This centuries-old Benedictine monastery, founded in 1025, has long been a sacred site for pilgrims, many of whom have shared stories of miracles attributed to the Virgin.
Marvel at the surreal rock formations created by natural erosion, each with its own legend and name, while soaking in the spiritual and natural beauty of this revered destination. The cogwheel train experience itself is an attraction, with wheelchair-accessible, air-conditioned carriages designed for comfort and panoramic viewing.
Key Information:
- Tour Name: Montserrat Monastery Half-Day Tour with Cogwheel Train
- Departure Location: Barcelona
- Transport: Coach + Cogwheel train with panoramic windows
- Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible train
- Language: English
- Included: Roundtrip transport, cogwheel train ticket, English-speaking guide, entrance to Royal Basilica
