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Travel by minivan from Barcelona to Montserrat, explore the Benedictine monastery with a guide, then ride the Sant Joan Funicular up the mountain and hike with a local mountain guide. At the monastery, hear about its history and legends dating back to the 11th century, and ride the funicular about 270 m up to enjoy 360-degree panoramic views. Walk along mountain trails between unique rock formations back down to the monastery while enjoying valley views, and finish by tasting local food at the farmers' market. In a small group of up to 8 people, you set off early to avoid the busiest hours.
Meet at 8 AM in front of Five Guys on Passeig de Gràcia in Barcelona and take an air-conditioned minivan on a scenic drive of about 1 hour to Montserrat. After a short stop to enjoy the view, the tour continues with the monastery visit, a mountain hike and free time at the market, lasting about 6 hours 30 minutes in total.
Spend about 1 hour with a local guide at Montserrat's Benedictine monastery, a symbol of Catalan faith since the 11th century. Priority entry to the monastery is included, and you'll hear about its history, legends and what it means to the Catalan people.
Ride the Sant Joan Funicular about 270 m up for 360-degree panoramic views; on clear days you can also see the peaks of the Pyrenees. Then follow mountain trails between unique rock formations back down to the monastery with a mountain guide, who explains the mountain's flora, fauna and geology. The hike is about 3 km with an elevation difference of about 300 m.
Back at the monastery, enjoy free time to browse the farmers' market and taste local food, then return to Barcelona by minivan.
※ The itinerary is for reference and may change depending on local conditions.
Meeting point :
In front of Five Guys
Pg. de Gràcia, 26, L'Eixample, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
Meeting point information:
Meet your guide in front of the Five Guys burger restaurant on Passeig de Gràcia.
Pg. de Gràcia, 26, L'Eixample, 08007 Barcelona, Spain