Montserrat with Black Madonna & Medieval Winery with Tapas/Lunch
Description
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime day trip to Montserrat from Barcelona. Take in the panoramic views of the mountain as you ride our air-conditioned bus and discover the history of its monastery by the hand of our passionate guides. Enjoy free time to explore on your own. You'll continue towards a boutique winery (only Tapas and Lunch options). The cellar is in a 10th century castle owned by the same family for 36 generations, with magnificent views of the mountain you just visited. Savour traditional flavors with a light tapas brunch or a multi-course traditional lunch at the winery (depending on the option selected). Learn about the wine-making process, and enjoy a 3-wine-tasting session before traveling back to Barcelona. Add-On: VIP Winery Experience - Upgrade your day with exclusive access to the winery's barrel cellar, usually closed to the public. Guided by an expert, taste 3 premium wines in an intimate setting, including samples drawn directly from barrels and foudres.
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Welcome on board! Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime day trip to Montserrat from Barcelona and explore Catalonia's most famous mountain range. Take in the panoramic views of the mountain scenery as you ride our air-conditioned bus and discover the history of its medieval monastery by the hand of our passionate guides. Then, enjoy free time to explore on your own. You'll continue towards a beautiful boutique winery, and you are in for a treat! The cellar also happens to be a 10th century castle owned by the same family for 36 generations with magnificent views of the mountain you just visited. Discover their revival of ancient local grape varieties, which provide a unique glimpse into the region’s rich heritage. Savour traditional flavors with a light tapas brunch or enjoy a multi-course traditional lunch at the winery (depending on the option selected). After that, learn about the wine-making process, and enjoy a wine-tasting session before traveling back to Barcelona.
Upon arrival, your guided tour consists of an extended visit throughout the Basilica and Monastery, with free time to explore the site on your own afterwards. There are many activities to choose from – you may want to see the Black Madonna, visit the Museum, make your way to the Holy Cave, ride a funicular to the top of the mountain, or shop at the farmer’s market. At the end of the visit you'll have the chance to attend a performance by l’Escolania de Montserrat, the oldest Boys’ Choir in Europe.
Scenic drive through the mountains.
After Montserrat, head to the estate winery of Oller del Mas. Located in a castle dating back to the 10th century, the winery is home to 1,500 acres of land and a public golf course. Make your way into the restaurant, where you will be served a multi-course meal with wine. Following your meal, take a stroll through the vineyards and visit the cellar for a guided tour of the estate's wines. Learn about the production process and other winemaking secrets. Before heading back to Barcelona, enjoy a wine tasting session with three ecological wines. You will be returned at the end of the day to your original departure point. * Please note that l'Escolania does not sing on Saturdays, school holidays, and several dates throughout the year.
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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. 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.
- The tour is conducted in English.
- 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(5,344)
Bravo to Alberto and Vince. These two are great tour guides. No dull moment. Montserrat is amazing.
A wonderful experience. Our guide was Etienne, very polite and professional. All guides went to a very pleasant experience. Thank you!!!
Luca was an amazing tour guide!!!
Hector was a fabulous guide! He was funny and made the history really interesting. He was also very knowledgeable about the wines during the wine tasting. He also had a very nice wine pour during the wine bar portion of the tour!
10 out of 10! Carlos was fantastic! He knows so much and did a great job leading the tour. The lunch and wine tasting were also very good.
Tour to Montserrat was amazing, Ale was a good tour guide at Montserrat then we changed tour guides to go to winery. However the wine tour was average. 3 Tastings only, food just ok. Didn't see anything to do with the production or any tour of the winery. Was charged 25 Euro for a very small glass of wine.
Our tour guide Ale was really good. The tour of Montserrat was great. The wine tour afterwards was very average.
Don’t book on a Sunday since there’s mass you don’t have much time to visit the inside of the church. Check the hours of Sunday Mass and reserve your time accordingly.. Views are amazing our tour guides did an amazing job. Jurdi, Carlos, and Judith and another young man as well forgot his name.
Dear Maria, Thank you so much for your helpful review! We’re really glad you enjoyed the incredible views and that the team made a positive impression on your day. It’s also great advice about planning around Sunday Mass—we appreciate you sharing that insight for future guests. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to the guides. Warm regards, Castlexperience Team
Great tour and Iven was very knowledgeable we had a great day and would totally recommend this tour with castlexperience wine and tours, and ask for Iven, Slanje, (or Cheers)👍🍷🍷🍷
Dear wine lover, Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the day with us. Your feedback helps us keep doing what we love. Castlexperience Team
The tour was excellent. The photos don’t do it justice, you have to see it for yourself. Our tour guide Lorena was incredibly knowledgeable, positive and a great host. The winery was stunning, and the lunch provided was delicious.
