From Barcelona: Half-Day Montserrat, Tapas & Wine Tour
Description
Enjoy a relaxing, scenic getaway from bustling Barcelona on this small-group tour to Montserrat, a beautiful nearby mountain. Here, visit the Montserrat Monastery and, if option selected, a boutique historic winery. Set within a 10th century castle, tour the vineyards and head to the wine cellar to learn about wine production and taste three exquisite wines and a local tapas lunch. Add-On: VIP Winery Experience - Private access to the barrel room with an intimate tasting of extra 3 premium wines. Upgrade your day with exclusive access to the winery's private barrel cellar, normally closed to the public. Guided by an expert, you'll taste 3 premium wines in an intimate setting, including samples drawn directly from oak barrels and large foudres with a traditional pipette. A rare and luxurious experience designed for true wine lovers.
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Itinerary
Once in Barcelona Nord Bus Station, check-in at our Castlexperience office. Arrive 20 minutes before the tour starts to check in before proceeding to the buses on the ground floor.
Enjoy a guided tour in Montserrat and visit all the highlights of the monastery by the hand of your local tour guide. You will then enjoy some free time to a palate some traditional foods made by Montserrat monks or farmers, as well as soaking in this special place where nature, culture and spirituality meet.
If option selected. Oller del Mas is not a common winery – its superb ecological wines have earned plenty of awards in the recent years. In fact, one of its wines won the “Best Wine in Catalonia” award in 2018. But the cellar is not only special for its wines. You will take a stroll by the vineyards, learn how the wine is made, and discover all of its secrets. *We work daily with different low-production, family-owned boutique wineries. Due to logistic reasons, you might visit another cellar instead of Oller del Mas.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tours start at 8:30 a.m. or 9:45 a.m. (depending on the season). Please arrive 20 minutes before the start time because check-in is required at our office before proceeding to the buses area.
- Groups are limited to 20 people per guide, though in rare cases may increase to 22. Transportation is shared with other groups.
- Comfortable clothes and walking shoes are recommended. Montserrat and the winery may have more extreme temperatures than Barcelona—check the forecast and dress accordingly. Bring water, especially in summer.
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible, but service animals are allowed. For reduced mobility, contact us before booking to discuss arrangements.
- Infants (3 years or younger) join free of charge but are not provided with car seats or meals.
- Dietary restrictions or allergies are accommodated without advance notice.
- We often work with boutique, family-owned wineries. Due to logistics, the winery may vary from Oller del Mas.
- Tour timings are approximate and may vary due to traffic, weather, or unforeseen events. We recommend avoiding scheduling other activities immediately after the tour to allow for potential delays.
- We follow all health and safety guidelines issued by authorities to ensure a safe environment for guests and staff.
Reviews(8,044)
Etienne was wonderful from check in to the completion of our tour. He is friendly, approachable and professional. He made sure we all had a great time on our tour. Montserrat and the surrounding area should not be missed if you are in Barcelona. It’s just breathtaking. Total bonus was wine tasting in a thousand year old castle!
Anthony was very informative! Gorgeous tour! Highly recommend
This was an excellent experience. And the winery is unique. I would Most definitely would recommend. And my tour guide Laia was very welcoming, well informed, and personable.
Lesly was so lovely and explained montserrat incredibly well overall had a great time!
Enjoyed both the monastery and the winery. Both were great experiences. Our guide Lial was incredible. She was both knowledgeable and personable. Don’t miss this one.
Laia was an excellent guide! She is very knowledgeable about the history of Barcelona and Montserrat. She was very engaging and welcoming and it’s obvious she loved her job! I would highly recommend this tour.
Vince was the perfect guide for this trip. He was so knowledgeable and was clearly super passionate about his work. I would recommend this trip to anyone coming to Spain. The transportation was extremely simple and clear, I never felt stressed or worried on this excursion. Vince made us feel taken care of and like a true friend to everyone on the tour. Could not recommend this trip enough!
Vince was the best tour guide I have ever had. His enthusiasm for his work and history truly shined through and elevated the experience in a real way. I have already recommended the tour to a friend, especially with Vince. This was highlight of my trip.
Vince was a fantastic guide! Our party said more than once throughout the day that we were lucky to have someone so entertaining and knowledgeable. It was great to learn about Catalan culture and also enjoying some tasty cheese and wine. Vince made wine fun and taught us a lot. Montserrat is such a beautiful and important location I feel like my trip to Barcelona wouldn’t have been complete without getting to know a bit of history and see some incredible mountain sights.
Everything was perfect and marçal was so professional and helpful and funnyy
