Montserrat & Winery Visit Tour with Traditional Farmhouse Lunch
Description
Combine mountains, history and wine on a visit to the iconic Montserrat Monastery and a charming family run winery, where you'll sample three different wines, on a full-day small group tour by minivan from Barcelona. You'll travel in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan and receive individual attention from your expert tour guide.
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This tour leaves from right across the famous Palau de la Musica, one of Barcelona's most visited attractions. It is not possible to visit inside at this time of the morning, but the Modernist facade is worth more than few photographs.
We leave for Montserrat at 8.15am, heading down towards the old port of Barcelona and then on past the Columbus Statue at the end of the Ramblas.
As we head out of the city, you will pass Montjuïc. This area, is the site of the Olympic Stadium and is known as the lungs of Barcelona. Your guide will tell you more about the history of the famous hill as you drive by.
Less than an hour after leaving Barcelona, the unforgettable sight of Montserrat Mountain comes into view. This geological wonder dominates the landscape for miles around, and is the perfect setting for the famous Montserrat Monastery.
The world-famous monastery, high up in the mountain of Montserrat, is our destination. There is an entry fee to the Basilica, and you can purchase your pre reserved tickets separately in our office before the tour. You'll also have time to wander around the stunning mountain paths, take the funicular to a stunning viewpoint, or follow your guide to the lookout at the Cross of St. Miquel. Montserrat is one of the most iconic attractions in all of Catalunya, and it never fails to delight.
Our final stop of the day takes you deep into the wine region of Catalunya. You will visit a charming family owned winery for an intimate visit and a lengthy wine tasting. You will get a chance to walk through the fields, touching and seeing up close the vines, explore their underground cellars, learn how they produce the famous sparkling Cava wine, and finish the day with a wine tasting of 4 different types of wine.
After a morning in Montserrat, we will head down the mountain and into the heart of the wine country. We take the back roads that meander through the fields full of grape vines as we head to a beautiful old farmhouse, set right in the heart of vineyards. The restaurant we have chosen serves delicious delicious traditional seasonal dishes.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There will be time off the bus at your leisure, so please bring suitable clothing, footwear, and sun protection. Remember that temperatures at high altitudes will be much lower than in the city, so although it may be warm in Barcelona, please remember that it will be much cooler in the mountains.
- This tour is in English only.
Reviews(1,044)
It was a great experience in the hand of Nuria our guide who did not hesitate in make our trip an interesting one.
Stephen was awesome and this tour was the perfect mix for us. Montserrat tour with the museum was a great cultural experience. Lunch at a local restaurant was delicious. The family owned winery was very hospitable and Bibi gave us a wonderful overview of their natural wine making process. 10 hours sounds long but it went quickly and was so fun! Highly recommend.
Our experience with Explore Catalunya was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. The tour was well organized, comfortable, and full of incredible sights and local history. What truly made the experience unforgettable was our guide, Nuria. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about Catalunya, and she brought every stop to life with fascinating stories and insights. Nuria made everyone feel welcome and ensured the group had a great time throughout the day. Her energy, professionalism, and attention to detail were exceptional. She went above and beyond to answer questions, give recommendations, and make the experience personal and engaging. If you are visiting Barcelona or the surrounding region, I highly recommend Explore Catalunya —and if you get Nuria as your guide, you are especially lucky. She made our trip memorable and enjoyable in every way!
Rod was AMAZING! He was incredibly knowledgeable and kind! He cared about what we wanted to learn while on the tour. He was also very funny and personable.
We had a wonderful experience with Rod our tour guide and David our driver. The day was amazing filled with memorable moments. We visited Montserrat with breath taking views. Then we had lunch in a cozy little restaurant before heading to a wine tasting. Highly recommend this tour for first time visitors or if this is your second, third time like it was for us!
This was the last day of our trip in Spain. It was a long day, but worth it. I would recommend this excursion. The guide, food and sites were fantastic. I loved the local town we stopped in for lunch. It wasn’t a “sandwich and chips” lunch. It was a full 3 course sit down lunch with wine. The winery was very unique and the tasting was delicious.
Great tour, our driver David and tour guide Rod were both excellent. Could have spent all day in Monserrat, but then we’d have missed the cava tour!
Rod was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC as our tour guide. Seriously made an amazing tour even better. Montserrat was stunning and the cava tasting was the perfect end to the day. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!
Rod was a great guide, fun, informative, great trip
Rod was amazing! His personal tour of Monserrat, the farmhouse lunch, and Winery visit was very educational and provided an exceptional amount of historical knowledge and insight. His background as a former teacher was helpful in his storytelling of the history of Monserrat and Barcelona. My wife and I loved it and would definitely recommend the tour!
