Museums & art galleries in Costa Dorada

New Art Centre in Tarragona tickets and guided tour

Gain insight into the dynamic world of digital and technological art at the New Art Centre in Tarragona.

Monastery of Montserrat Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

As the spiritual heart of Catalonia, Montserrat is one of Europe's top pilgrimage sites. This famous Benedictine abbey occupies a striking location at the foot of towering rock formations in the Montserrat mountain range near Barcelona, Spain. You'll have the chance to visit the Vestry and see the statue of La Moreneta. Hugo, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Thought to have been carved in Jerusalem in the early years of Christianity, the famous ‘Moreneta' or Black Madonna is a sacred wooden statue of the Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus. The Black Madonna is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Spain.'Firstly, a train will take you more than 700 metres up to Spain's largest Benedictine monastery. You'll enjoy exclusive access to the beautifully decorated vestry and skip the line to see the statue of La Moreneta. The monastery complex consists of several buildings, including the basilica, the sacristy, the choir stalls, the library, and the museum. The basilica was built in the 19th century and it's a prime example of neo-Gothic architecture. The monastery is also served by a renowned boys' choir, the Escolania de Montserrat, which dates back to the 14th century, making it one of the oldest in Europe.As you look around, you can sample the herb liqueur made by the monks and watch the brand new, interactive audio-visual presentation on Montserrat's history. And don't miss the chance to buy tickets for the funicular to the summit – the views of the Llobregat valley from the top are phenomenal.

Barcelona On Your Own

Want to explore Barcelona under your own steam? This trip is for the independent visitor who knows where they want to go and what they want to do. A great way to get into the centre of Barcelona without the hassle of crowded trains and long tedious journeys on public transport.

Barcelona day and night tour

If you're short on time and want to see Barcelona in one day, this trip is for you. You'll tick off some of the city's biggest highlights – the outside of FC Barcelona's Camp Nou stadium, the “mini Spain” of Poble Espanyol, the Sagrada Familia, a panoramic city tour and the Magic Fountains of Montjuic.You'll kick off with a 30-minute stop at Camp Nou, where you'll stroll along the famous Barça Boulevard, peek at the ongoing renovations from the viewing gallery, test your skills against the robot goalkeeper and visit the official club store. Later, you'll zoom up Montjuic hill, passing the Olympic Stadium on the way to Poble Espanyol. This open-air museum showcases replicas of more than 100 buildings and streets from across Spain.Then it's on to Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia, for an exterior view. After a panoramic tour of the city, you'll have free time to wander Las Ramblas, poke around the Boqueria Market or relax on a terrace. Your day ends at Plaça Espanya with the spectacular Magic Fountains – a colourful show of water, light and music.