🏨 Girona and Montserrat Guided Day Tour from Barcelona Activity

Girona and Montserrat Guided Day Tour from Barcelona

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 11 hours

Departs: Barcelona, Barcelona

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Enjoy this day trip visiting Girona, its rich legacy of culture and history and visit Montserrat Abbey to discover this magical mountain of Catalonia to enjoy one of the most amazing landscapes in the world. Receive insights from your knowledgeable local guide and embark on a one of a kind experience.

What's Included

Air conditioned motor coach.

Bilingual official guide.

Cog – Wheel Train.

Entrance to the audio visual “Espai Audio visual Montserrat” exhibition in Montserrat.

Guided walking tour to Girona.

Radio system guide

Taste of 4 typical liquors. Handmade by the monks of the monastery.

What's Not Included

Entrance to the Girona Cathedral.

Food and drinks, unless specified.

Hotel pickup and drop-off.

Other services not specified.

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 3
CHILD: Age: 4 - 12
ADULT: Age: 13 - 99

Additional Info

Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Failure to show up at the established check-in time may entail losing the tour.
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Public transportation options are available nearby
Regular temperature checks for staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
The duration of the tour includes the round trip to the destination.
You have approximately 20 min of free time for lunch between both parts of the excursions. Lunch not included.

At Montserrat there is a mountains climate, depending on the season you will need clothes protecting you from the rain and/or cold.
Correct dress code is requested to enter the Basilica at Montserrat. It is not permitted to enter with tank tops, strapless shirts, short shorts or sandals.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
For Montserrat, we departure at 3:00PM. Check in at 2.45PM at Julià Travel Office, c/Balmes 5.
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Please be aware that some walking is included during this tour, please come prepared and we recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes.
Queues to see the Black Madonna may occur depending on season.
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Girona

On arrival, follow your guide to the city center for a two-hour walking tour. Discover the Old Town and learn about some of the myths and legends related to the city. Stroll down la Rambla, see some of the most important plazas of Girona and explore its winding alleys. Will you recognize the construction by Eiffel near the Onyar Houses above the river?
See some of the locations where the HBO hit series Game of Thrones filmed many scenes of its sixth season. Admire the exterior of the magnificent Cathedral (SPOILER ALERT!) destroyed on the TV series. Walk along a part of the city medieval walls and marvel at the amazing views of the old town. Originally built in the XIV century, the old walls were destroyed to expand the city in the XIX century. Today, due to the reconstruction of the missing parts it is possible to walk along them.
Take advantage of the free time you will be given after the guided tour and visit the Cathedral on your own or grab a quick bite to eat.

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Admire the Mountain’s peculiar morphology, which comes from the Catalan words Mont (mountain) and Serrat (serrated). World-famous for its rocky geography, Montserrat beautiful scenery was declared National Park in 1987 to protect its natural and cultural wealth.
Follow your local guide through the site and learn about the history and architectural style of the Monastery. A community of 80 monks currently lives and follow the rule of Saint Benedict in Montserrat. Fall in love with the Gothic and Renaissance details of the basilica and sanctuary. Learn about the legend of the miraculous apparition of the Madonna and Child in the cave of Santa Cova. To this day their wood carving is kept in the Church of the monastery, which you will be able to visit. The figure is popularly known as La Moreneta (The Black Madonna) as a result of a varnish reaction.
Besides the main area, there are a great number of small churches and trails you can follow. You will be given free time to taste the finest liquors, shop for locally produced treats or visit the audio visual exhibition once our guided tour finishes.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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