Barcelona: Montserrat Abbey & Railway Ticket with Audio Tour

Explore the Montserrat Abbey on a half-day trip guided by this comprehensive in-app audio tour. The Montserrat Mountain and the monastery located here are one of the symbols of Catalonia. For almost a millennium, this iconic place attracts visitors from different corners of the world. They come to see the famous Mareneta – a venerated ancient statue of the Virgin Mary, to come into contact with the spiritual traditions preserved by the community of Benedictine monks. Another important highlight of the trip to Montserrat is the world-famous choir of the abbey. Its existence dates as far back as the 14th century. Called Escolania, this celebrated boys’ choir is widely known for their angelic voices and a clean and pure a cappella style. This tour begins at the Plaça d'Espanya in Barcelona. From the station located under this iconic square, a train will take you to the Montserrat Mountain. Along the way you will have a chance to enjoy scenic Catalan countryside accompanied by the audio commentary that will introduce you to the history of this one-of-a-kind place. Then to get to the Montserrat Abbey located high on the mountain you will travel on the Rack Railway. The audio tour will take you through all of the highlights of the Abbey including the famous Black Madonna – La Moreneta. Note: The Escolania Concert begins at 1 p.m. However, the performance times may vary in accordance with religious celebrations. Keep it in mind planning your trip.