Montserrat Small Group Tour with Optional Tapas & Gourmet Wines
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(7,950)
Carlos was an incredible tour guide! We had an incredible time seeing the monastery and tasting some delicious wine. We just wish there was an extra 30 minutes of free time at the monastery. But a must see location for first time visitors!
Carlos, our tour guide, was exceptional! He was very knowledgeable, personable and friendly. His stories had a sense of humour, and we thoroughly enjoyed listening to him!! He was also helpful in providing us with some recommendations on what to see and where to eat. We were lucky to have him as our leader.
Amazing experience and very educational. Lesly is a fantastic guide. Breathtaking views, one of a kind experience
It was a great experience. Hector was an amazing guide. He was very knowledgeable and explained us many aspects about Montserrat and its history. The views were just incredible.
Carla is very informative and treated us like family!! I would recommend requesting a tour with Carla. Her stories were
In addition to the location and the experience, Ivan was a wonderful tour guide! It was great to be in a small group for Montserrat and get his advice on how to spend our free time. We could have used another 5-10 minutes of free time, but otherwise it was the perfect amount of time to explore the area and the views. The winery experience was also lovely. Ivan did a fantastic job explaining the wines and we appreciated his perspective and how he described wine tasting in such an approachable way. Cost seemed reasonable for the amount of time and what was included.
Awesome! Xavi was a great guide who made the experience great. 10/10 would recommend.
Judit was brilliant as a guide
Best thing about traveling is learning the history! I loved every bit of this tour and look forward to coming back, thank you Vince!
We had an amazing time on this tour, it was the perfect amount of tour and free time. Our guide Vince was very knowledgeable about everything from the history of the Monastery to the wines, and knew how to get a laugh out of everyone! Amazing tour overall :)
Thank you for your visit and your feedback! Safe travels!
