COMBO TOUR: Montserrat Half-Day Morning Small-Group Tour and Mediterranean Sailing Experience
- Duration: 6 Hours (approx.)
- Product code: MTHALFAMSAIL
Highlights:
- Small-group tour from central Barcelona to Montserrat
- Take a guided tour of Santa Maria de Montserrat basilica, home to the Virgin of Montserrat
- Small-group tour ensures a personalised experience with your guide
- Two hour sail on the Mediterranean
- Swim in the open sea - weather permitting
- Relax aboard a yacht with a cool beer or glass of wine
Capture the heart of Catalonia on this tour to the iconic Montserrat and it's Royal Basilica with our special half day tour. Before or after your visit to Montserrat, you will also enjoy a two hour sail along the Meditarranean.
Full Description
A tour from Barcelona to Montserrat is a must for the majority of visitors to Barcelona. It's probably the one place that they have heard all about before they arrive. The advantage of taking one of our small group day tours from Barcelona is that we can avoid the crowds and stay well clear of the other larger tour operators.
Our day starts at 8.30am from our office opposite the Palau de la Musica building. From here, the journey to Montserrat takes us about an hour or so. One of the main reasons people book with us is that they want the intimacy of a small group, but like to have somebody there to explain things.
Keeping to our philosophy of giving you plenty of free time to explore on your own, but guiding you in the right direction, the first thing we do on arrival is explain the various options. A visit to the sanctuary where the ‘Moreneta’ is housed is a must.
The sanctuary has been in use for almost 1000 years for those pilgrims and other visitors who have climbed this spectacular mountain. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit the fascinating Museum of Montserrat, with its five collections, ranging from Archaeology from the Biblical East to Modern Painting and Sculpture.
Besides these cultural possibilities, there are numerous walks around Montserrat, ranging from easy strolls to serious hikes. Each trail offers a different perspective on the stunning views over the surrounding landscape, many of which are peppered with small chapels and hermitages.
You'll easily find a route to suit your taste and energy levels. But whether they're fairly strenuous treks or gentle walks, they all give you fantastic views to marvel at the unspoiled beauty of this protected natural park. If you'd rather not walk at all, then another option is to take one of the two rack railways, or the cable car, offering yet more views of the area.
At around 12.30pm, we will leave Montserrat and head back to Barcelona.
After your tour of the city, it's time to see Barcelona from the sea! Please remember to contact us once you have booked the tour to choose your sailing time.
Aboard a modern luxury yacht, travel along the coast and take in views of La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona Cathedral, Montjuic, Tibidabo and the Port Olympic. Then head out to sea and become a real sailor as you help the skipper with the sails and take the helm! Go for a swim if you wish, and then enjoy a drink and snacks on the boat or back on land at a local bar. This small-group tour is limited to 10 people, ensuring you’ll receive personalis
ed attention from your skipper.
There's plenty of space, and a proper inside cabin with seating and toilets. If you prefer, you can sit back, relax, pop open a beer and let the wind carry you away, but if you want to be totally involved, the skipper will be happy to let you hoist the sails and even steer the boat!
Weather permitting, we will drop the sails well off the coast and you can experience the thrill of open water swimming! The memory of swimming in the deep blue waters of the Med will stay with you a lifetime.
After two hours of sailing down the coast of Barcelona we will head back to port where you will disembark and head back to the city centre.
IMPORTANT: This tour offers the utmost flexibility. You can choose the date and time of your sailing experience. We sail every day, so please contact the office to arrange a time.