Montserrat, Food & Wine |
Description
Embark on our top-selling combo: the Montserrat & Wine tour, expertly designed to showcase the breathtaking beauty of Barcelona’s countryside in a shorter, more intimate format!
Your adventure begins with a visit to the stunning Montserrat Monastery, where you'll explore the heart of Catalonia's most magical mountain with your group. Led by a knowledgeable English-speaking local guide, you'll spend an hour uncovering the rich and captivating history of this awe-inspiring religious site. As you take in the breathtaking views, you'll feel the spiritual essence of the mountain. After the guided portion, you’ll have some free time to wander and discover the area at your own pace, ensuring you soak in every moment. If you choose the 9:45 departure, you'll have a chance to access the throne of the Virgin Mary and listen to the Boy's Choir (tickets and availability for both activities must be checked on Montserrat's website).
Next, we seamlessly combine the region's rich historical tapestry with its renowned wine country—this is the hallmark of our tour! Your guide will lead you to a charming boutique winery, uniquely set in a medieval castle that dates back to the 10th century, still lovingly owned by the same family for 36 generations. During your visit, you'll explore the estate's beautiful grounds, enjoy a selection of delicious local tapas, and partake in a memorable tasting of three exquisite wines. Each sip will offer you a taste of the area's rich culinary heritage and winemaking traditions—an unforgettable experience that will stay with you long after the tour concludes!
Approximate Tour Schedule
| 08:25 am* | Meet at Castlexperience Office (1st Floor - Section B - Ticket office A, B or C). Estación de autobuses Barcelona Nord (North Bus Station). Carrer de Nàpols 68 (5 min from Arc de Triomf) |
| 08:45 am | Departure for Montserrat Monastery |
| 10:00 am | Guided visit through Montserrat Monastery |
| 11:00 am | Free time at Montserrat (around 1 hour) |
| 12:00 am | Meet your tour guide again |
| 12:10 pm | Departure for the winery |
| 12:45 pm | Guided visit through the vineyards and the cellar |
| 01:15 pm | Wine tasting (3 local wines) and tapas lunch |
| 2:30 pm | Departure for Barcelona** |
| 3:30 - 4:00 pm** | Arrival to Barcelona Nord (North Bus Station). |
| **Please note that the 9:45am departure returns to Barcelona at 5pm. |
Inclusions
- Small groups! There is a maximum of 20 people per guide.
- Shared transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned bus
- Local English-speaking guide
- Cogwheel Train Ride (if 9:45 option selected)
- Guided visit to Montserrat Monastery (around 1 hour)
- Brief free time at Montserrat (around 45-60 minutes)*
- Guided visit to a family run, traditional Catalan winery
- Three local wine tasting
- Traditional tapas lunch with dessert
- Possibility to buy the wine at the cellar (shipping available)
*Please note that the free time of the 8:45 departure does not allow enough time to visit the Museum of Montserrat, touch the Black Madonna or attend l’Escolania performance. Check our full-day Montserrat, Food & Wine Tour if you are interested in these activities. There are many more activities to invest your time in, like visiting the Farmer’s Market or hiking to spectacular viewpoints.
Exclusions
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Tips and gratuities
Additional information
- The meeting point is Castlexperience Office (1st Floor - Section B - Ticket office A, B or C). Estación de autobuses Barcelona Nord (North Bus Station). Carrer de Nàpols 68 (5 min from Arc de Triomf). You must check-in in the first floor before going to the buses area (ground floor)
- Meet strictly 20 minutes before the departure time.
- Once at the meeting point, please look for the pink offfice with the Castlexperience logo.
- Our tours depart on time to avoid delays. Please note that late shows or no shows may be rescheduled, but not refunded.
- There is a limit of 20 people per group.
- Transportation will be shared with other groups.
- Castlexperience Wine Tours is composed of a deeply committed team of people. We are working hard in our team, and with all our partners, to be up to the current circumstances. When operating, all Castlexperience Wine Tours services will abide by all health and security policies issued by the competent administrations. Our top priority is and will be ensuring a safe environment for all our customers and our team.
- Please note that we reserve the right to modify the order in which we visit the sites if considered necessary.
- This tour can be booked in a private format, and also in other languages. Check out this link for more information.
- If you have reduced mobility, please contact us before booking. We’ll do our best to welcome you on board!
- Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended as there is some walking involved.
- Temperatures in Montserrat and the winery tend to be more extreme than in Barcelona. Please check the weather forecast the day before and dress accordingly. We advise bringing water, especially in the summer season.
- Infants aged 3 or less may join the tour free of charge but please note that no car seat or meals are provided.
- We cater for any dietary allergies or restrictions.
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Montserrat, Tapas & Wine
Tour in English or Spanish / 7 hours
Visitors
| Adult 13+ years old |
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| Senior > 65 years old |
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| Child 4 - 12 years old |
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| Infant -2 years old |
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