Montserrat & Boutique Winery with Catalan Brunch | Private Tour
Description
On this private experience, you’ll explore the Montserrat Monastery with your English-speaking guide, who will share the stories and legends that shape this sanctuary. You’ll ascend the mountain on the scenic cogwheel train, taking in panoramic views of its iconic peaks. Montserrat is embraced by two of Catalonia’s historic wine regions: DO Pla de Bages to the north and DO Penedès to the south, both home to vineyards dating back over 2,000 years. Depending on availability and preference, you’ll visit a family-owned organic winery in one of these regions, where you’ll learn how local climate and soil influence the character of the wines. Your visit concludes with a Catalan charcuterie and cheese brunch, featuring cured meats, artisan cheeses, and local specialties, paired with a tasting of four high-end organic wines, both sparkling and still. Designed at a relaxed pace, this day offers a thoughtful blend of cultural heritage and winemaking tradition.
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Itinerary
After a scenic ascent on the cogwheel train, you’ll arrive at the Monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat, a living sanctuary founded almost a thousand years ago and still home to a working Benedictine community. As you walk through the basilica and monastery grounds, you’ll learn how generations of monks have preserved not only the faith and traditions of this sacred site, but also its music, art, and education. The combination of ancient devotion, dramatic mountain landscapes, and quiet spiritual atmosphere makes Montserrat not only a site of religious significance, but also a place for reflection, awe, and connection.
After your visit to the monastery, the day continues at Oller del Mas, a family-owned organic winery in DO Pla de Bages, set at the foot of Montserrat. Depending on availability, your visit may alternatively take place at Finca Ca n’Estella in DO Penedès. Both estates offer an authentic, family-driven approach to winemaking. If you are particularly interested in Cava, mention it in the comments when booking and we will do our best to arrange your visit to Penedès. If you prefer red wines, Oller del Mas is known for its organic, character-driven wines shaped by the local soils and microclimate. If no preference is indicated, Oller del Mas will be our primary winery, with Ca n’Estella offered as an alternative depending on availability and operational considerations.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup is included from hotels/private accommodations in Barcelona city center. However, pickups from the cruise port or the airport are not included and are specifically excluded from this service.
Traveller Ratings
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
Reviews(91)
Delph was amazing.spoke excellent english.we learnt a lot about Montserrat and had a good winery tour
Dear Nicko, We’re so pleased you had a wonderful time discovering Montserrat and enjoying the time with us. Thanks for the great feedback! Castlexperience Team
Very friendly, super knowledgeable and an excellent guide for the area, tour and the winery 👍👍
Dear Mike, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the experience and hope to welcome you again on another tour. Castlexperience Team
Mariana was amazing! She was super knowledgeable and made the tour so fun! I would recommend her to anyone!
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
I am very happy and grateful, the experience was wonderful, my guide LESLY, it should be noted, masters a lot of information in addition to being super professional, I admire the skill she possesses with languages, her character, empathy, being a very assertive person and full of much wisdom, the visit was wonderful at the Monastery as well as the vineyard, very happy and proud that someone from my homeland 🇨🇺 represents us as well as she does, thank you very much 🙏🏼 and I hope to return and take other such wonderful tours.
Hola! ¡Muchísimas gracias por tus palabras! Nos hace muchísima ilusión saber que disfrutaste tanto de la experiencia y que Lesly hizo que el día fuera tan especial con su profesionalidad, conocimiento y cercanía. Le haremos llegar tu mensaje, que seguro le encantará, y esperamos darte de nuevo la bienvenida en otra aventura por Cataluña. Castlexperience Team
very accomodating good food good place and kind lovely tour guide
Dear traveler, We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It means a lot to us to know you had a great time! Castlexperience Team
Both guides were extremely knowledgeable and enjoyable.
Dear traveler, We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It means a lot to us to know you had a great time! Castlexperience Team
Anthony is amazing and just great knowledge and friendly and witty
Dear traveler, 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 just what our family was looking for. Carla, our tour guide, was the biggest reason as she made everyone feel comfortable and confident in asking questions. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. Our tour was in English and she was very good in explaining. Her recommendations of things to do in our free time all lived up to expectations. Everyone on the tour clapped for her as the tour concluded. Time for a raise!
Dear Alejandro, We’re so pleased you had a wonderful time discovering Montserrat and enjoying the time with us. Thanks for the great feedback! Castlexperience Team
Laia, was fabulous very knowledgeable and easy to understand! Bueno - Perfecto‼️
Hello Penny! Thank you for your visit! Your review is greatly appreciated :) Castlexperience Team
Laia was a joy! Gave a lot of interesting background information.
Dear traveler, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the experience and hope to welcome you again on another tour. Castlexperience Team
