sgh20037 Posted July 12, 2013 #1 Share Posted July 12, 2013 We will be arriving in Barcelona about 8:30 am the morning BEFORE our cruise. Since the hotel room more than likely would not be available until later in the day, we are wondering if it would be good use of our day to book a half-day tour from the airport - out to Montserret – then drop off at the hotel. Then the next morning before embarkation, I was thinking of doing a half-day tour of Barcelona. Has anyone done this? Would it be a good use of our time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Aurora Posted July 13, 2013 #2 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Since no one has responded, thought I would. We did a trip to Montserrat on a turnaround day during a pair of B2B cruises. Had we visited on our own and not been constricted by the need to be back to Barcelona to board for the second cruise, we probably would have spent a little more time there. But we felt the time we spent in Montserrat was adequate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolfans0704 Posted July 13, 2013 #3 Share Posted July 13, 2013 We are planning on doing the same 1/2 day tour when we come off of our cruise in June. Since we will not be able to check-in to our hotel until 2:00 or so, we thought it would be a wise choice to utilize the time. We were going to do it as you are planning but thought we would be to tired after an overnight flight. I guess it depends on the type of flyer you are. Enjoy! Dolfans from Miami Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted July 14, 2013 #4 Share Posted July 14, 2013 You could go to your hotel and drop off your bags. Then go to the train station and buy the Monserat travel package...train tickets, tram tickets, etc. You can buy this at the railway store at Plaza Cataluña if you wish. This can easily be done on your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolfans0704 Posted July 14, 2013 #5 Share Posted July 14, 2013 You could go to your hotel and drop off your bags. Then go to the train station and buy the Monserat travel package...train tickets, tram tickets, etc. You can buy this at the railway store at Plaza Cataluña if you wish. This can easily be done on your own. That sounds like a great option. Do you know how much the package is or where I can get the info from? Thanks for the tip! :) Dolfans from Miami Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolfans0704 Posted July 14, 2013 #6 Share Posted July 14, 2013 You could go to your hotel and drop off your bags. Then go to the train station and buy the Monserat travel package...train tickets, tram tickets, etc. You can buy this at the railway store at Plaza Cataluña if you wish. This can easily be done on your own. That sounds like a great option. Do you know how much the package is or where I can get the info from? Thanks for the tip! :) Dolfans from Miami Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted July 14, 2013 #7 Share Posted July 14, 2013 (edited) No, cannot remember but it is inexpensive. Look it up in Frommers on line, or Rick Steves, or post the question on the tripadvisor forum. Or google it. There is another upside. There is the off chance that your room might actually be available. Always a treat to unpack and wash up a little prior to going out again. Edited July 14, 2013 by iancal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgh20037 Posted July 14, 2013 Author #8 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Thank you for the comments and suggestions. I think we are "going to go for it" and do the Montserret tour!! We had thought about doing the train, but for a couple of reason decided against doing that. We already have a city tour scheduled for the morning prior to boarding - so this seems like a good time to see an area we have been reading about. NOW . . . to post it on the roll-call and see if any other weary travellers want to give it a go too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonvoltken6 Posted July 15, 2013 #9 Share Posted July 15, 2013 We did the 1/2 day Montserrat tour, arranged through the hotel concierge. It was great and we really enjoyed seeing the area. We have even kicked around the idea of going back in May when we are on the Serenade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs007 Posted July 19, 2013 #10 Share Posted July 19, 2013 (edited) That sounds like a great option. Do you know how much the package is or where I can get the info from? Thanks for the tip! :) Dolfans from Miami This has all the information you need to plan your own trip. http://www.montserrat-tourist-guide.com/en/transport/barcelona-to-montserrat-train.html And remember the Boy's Choir performance at 1:00 http://www.montserratvisita.com/en/culture/escolania-boys-choir Edited July 19, 2013 by Mrs007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogs4fun Posted July 19, 2013 #11 Share Posted July 19, 2013 (edited) I agree with previous postings ... easily done on your own. You can purchase your tickets at the TI in Plaza Cataluña (or online before you go). Websites: Step by step guide to taking train to Montserrat: http://www.montserrat-tourist-guide.com/en/transport/barcelona-to-montserrat-train.html BCN Tourist Office: https://bcnshop.barcelonaturisme.com/Tot-Montserrat/_vf-SMlY1yIuKQTV1aq49kDsdISBNb-j_iKSld-d1GKjchCTK2Rch2w http://wikitravel.org/en/Montserrat_%28Spain%29 Ticket Options: Tot Montserrat = €42.65 (includes metro, train, cable car or rack, funicular, monastery, museum & lunch) Trans Montserrat (everything above except lunch & Montserrat Museum) = €26.60 Edited July 19, 2013 by dogs4fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolfans0704 Posted July 19, 2013 #12 Share Posted July 19, 2013 I agree with previous postings ... easily done on your own.You can purchase your tickets at the TI in Plaza Cataluña (or online before you go). Websites: Step by step guide to taking train to Montserrat: http://www.montserrat-tourist-guide.com/en/transport/barcelona-to-montserrat-train.html BCN Tourist Office: https://bcnshop.barcelonaturisme.com/Tot-Montserrat/_vf-SMlY1yIuKQTV1aq49kDsdISBNb-j_iKSld-d1GKjchCTK2Rch2w http://wikitravel.org/en/Montserrat_%28Spain%29 Ticket Options: Tot Montserrat = €42.65 (includes metro, train, cable car or rack, funicular, monastery, museum & lunch) Trans Montserrat (everything above except lunch & Montserrat Museum) = €26.60 Thank you for the detailed information, Jill! As always, you have provided me with such great assistance in my travel planning! :) Dolfans from Miami Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvcrzn Posted January 25, 2014 #13 Share Posted January 25, 2014 This has all the information you need to plan your own trip.http://www.montserrat-tourist-guide.com/en/transport/barcelona-to-montserrat-train.html And remember the Boy's Choir performance at 1:00 http://www.montserratvisita.com/en/culture/escolania-boys-choir Thank you for this valuable information!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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