Excursion to Montserrat and Sitges - From the mountain to the sea

Discover one of the most magical Catalan wonders visiting Montserrat. Observe La Moreneta, enter the audiovisual on the mountain and taste the typical liqueurs. Complete your day with a visit to Sitges, a picturesque village, where you can stroll through its typical Mediterranean streets.

Description of the experience

We will leave Barcelona towards the magical mountain of Montserrat. Famous for its peculiar morphology, its name comes from the Catalan Mont (mountain) and Serrat (serrated). World famous for its rocky landscape, the mountain of Montserrat was declared a National Park in 1987 to protect its cultural and natural heritage.
Follow your local guide and discover the history of the Monastery as well as its architectural style. Fall in love with the fusion of Gothic and Renaissance styles in its basilica and sanctuary. Discover that the importance of the place is due to the legend that narrates the miraculous appearance of a representation of the Virgin with the baby Jesus in one of the caves of the mountain, the Santa Cova. Visit this wooden carving, nowadays kept in the church of the monastery. The figure is popularly known as La Moreneta due to a reaction of the varnish with the passage of time, which has darkened it.
Montserrat is closely linked to spirituality. Today a community of 80 monks inhabit the place following the rule of Saint Benedict. For this reason, in addition to the main monastery, the mountain is home to a large number of churches and hermitages, some of which are now abandoned.
Your guided tour includes a tasting of excellent local liqueurs and a visit to the Audiovisual Space. After the guided tour you will have free time to admire the fabulous scenery and visit the market of agricultural and typical products of the area.
Reconnect with your guide and head towards Sitges. This fishing village is one of the most beautiful on the Catalan coast. Stroll through its narrow streets, along the beach and explore its great cultural offerings. You will have free time for lunch and shopping before returning to Barcelona.

Get ready for the activity

Included

• Tasting of 4 typical liqueurs in Montserrat

• Entrance to the audiovisual space "Espai Audiovisual Montserrat".

• Entrance to La Moreneta

• Walking tour in Sitges

• Transportation by air-conditioned coach

• Local guide

• Bilingual tour (English/Spanish)

• Radio guide system

 

Not included

• Meals and beverages, except as specified.

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off service.

 

Duration

• 9 hours

 

When to book?

Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability, especially on long weekends and holidays.

 

Voucher

We will send you an email with a voucher that you can print or take with you to the activity.

 

Frequently asked questions

How to make a reservation?

To book the tour you just have to choose the desired date and fill out the form on this page. Confirmation is immediate.

 

Accessibility

No (not suitable for persons with reduced mobility)

 

To be considered:

• Tour subject to availability

• Be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starts.

• The climate is mountainous. Depending on the season you will need warm/rainy clothes.

• Check the schedules of the facilities you wish to visit during free time before your tour.

• Please note that the tour is on foot upon arrival at Montserrat.

Free cancellation

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