Montserrat, Tapas & Wine |

Interested in a full experience to escape the busy city? Then you made the right choice! This is a full-day excursion around the Catalan culture. Your day will start with the perfect dose of Barcelona’s history to get you situated before your arrival in Montserrat Mountain. Once there, you will explore the whole Abbey and the famous Basilica by the hand of one of our passionate guides. Read more...
We wanted our original tour to come with a personal feeling; that’s why we keep our groups small and our guides local! You will have the time to explore the scenery both with your guide and by yourself in your free time. From a little hike to St. Michael's Cross to the Boy's Choir performance, the options are many on this very special piece of the mountain that feels like our second home. Please note that tickets and availability for some activities must be purchased in advance at Montserrat's website. Contact us for more information.
Our last stop will be a visit to a family-owned traditional Catalan castle-winery that belongs to the same family since the day it was built — back in 964AD! This 10th-century gem is only open to us under the promise of keeping our tours completely sustainable — just like their eco-friendly wine production. There you will experience Spanish traditions like a multi-course meal made from regional ingredients, a tour of the estate, and, needless to say, a tasting of three distinct D.P. Pla de Bages wines.
Don't know which option to choose? The only question you need to ask yourself when deciding is whether you prefer to have two and a half hours of free time in Montserrat (departure option at 8:30) or if you'd rather sacrifice one hour of free time in exchange for some extra sleep and enjoy the scenic views with the Cogwheel Train (departure option at 9:45). There's no wrong answer!
VIP Experience Tour
Our VIP Experience includes everything you already love about our regular tour — but with a truly unforgettable twist. After the main wine tasting concludes, you'll be invited to step behind the scenes for an exclusive moment few ever get to enjoy: a private visit to the aging room, where the winery’s finest wines quietly mature. There, an expert host will guide you through an additional tasting of three exceptional wines, including some drawn straight from their aging vessels — a unique and intimate encounter with the soul of this history-rich, family-owned estate. A hidden gem for true wine lovers and seekers of once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
08:10 am | Check in at Castlexperience Office inside Estación de autobuses Barcelona Nord (North Bus Station). Carrer de Nàpols 68 (5 min from Arc de Triomf) |
08:30 am | Departure for Montserrat |
10:00 am | Guided visit through Montserrat Monastery |
11:15 am | Free time at Montserrat (around 2 hours) |
1:20 pm | Meet your tour guide again |
1:45 pm | Departure for the winery |
2:15 pm | Multi-course lunch with wine at a local restaurant |
4:00 pm | Winery experience: guided visit, 3-wine tasting, wine bar |
6:00 pm | Departure for Barcelona |
7:00 – 7:30 pm | Arrival to Barcelona Nord (North Bus Station) |
*Please note that l’Escolania does not sing on Saturdays, school holidays and several dates throughout the year. Contact us beforehand in case this aspect is crucial for you.
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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