Spain · Religious & Spiritual

6-Hour Montserrat Monastery Tour with Escolania and Santa Cova

6 Hours Round trip from 08199 Monestir de Montserrat Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the stunning Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey and its black Madonna statue
02 Experience the enchanting performance of Montserrat's Boys' Choir, the Escolania
03 Explore historical sculptures around the monastery by renowned artists
04 Discover the ancient site of Santa Cova, where the Virgin image was first found
05 Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Barcelona from Montserrat Mountain

Travel to Montserrat Mountain, a multi-peaked mountain range near Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain, and visit the important Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey. Discover its black Madonna statue, La Moreneta, the Patron Saint of this region, and experience the atmosphere of the ancient site of Santa Cova. The tour also includes the famous Escolania, Montserrat's Boys' Choir, historical sculptures around the monastery, and panoramic views of Barcelona.

Enjoy the performance of the famous Escolania, Montserrat's Boys' Choir, one of the oldest and most important boys' choirs in Europe.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Barcelona, Montserrat

Languages English, Polish, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Montserrat Abbey, Santa Cova and Panoramic Views

Pick up from the hotel.
Arrive at the Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey.
Discover the Virgin of Montserrat, a statue of Madonna and Child, also known as 'La Moreneta'.
Enjoy the performance of the famous Escolania, Montserrat's Boys' Choir, one of the oldest and most important boys' choirs in Europe.
Explore the sculptures of important artists around the monastery, including the Tribute to Ramon Llull by Subirachs.
Travel to Santa Cova, the place where the image of the Virgin was first found in 880.
Enjoy panoramic views of Barcelona.

Return to the hotel.

The route