Premium Montserrat & Wine Full Day Tour from Barcelona
Description
The perfect tour for a full-day escape from the city! Start with a dive into Barcelona’s history before heading to the stunning Montserrat Mountain. Explore the Basilica with one of our expert, local guides. Enjoy guided walks in your small-group tour and free time to explore at your own pace, from a hike to St. Michael’s Cross to a Boy's Choir performance (tickets not included). Next, we’ll visit a family-owned castle-winery, dating back to 964AD! Here, you’ll tour the estate, enjoy a multi-course regional meal, and taste three local wines, all produced sustainably. Not sure what to choose? Get extended free time in Montserrat (2.5 hours) with the 8:30 am departure, or a scenic ride on the Cogwheel Train (9:45 am departure). 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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Embark on this well-paced full-day experience that will take you from Barcelona city center to the heart of Barcelona’s countryside. Departing early in the morning from Barcelona's North Station, your first destination will be the scenic Monastery of Montserrat. A whole morning of astounding landscape, views and history await in there. After enjoying a one-hour-long tour through the highlights of Montserrat Monastery, you will have more than two hours of free time (with the 8.30am option, 1.5 hours with the 9.45am option). Your guide will advise on all your options depending on your interests and, so that you can make the most of your time in Montserrat.
Enjoy a full traditional Catalan lunch, followed by a visit to a 10th-century castle turned winery and a tasting of their wonderful wines. Then, elevate your experience with exclusive VIP access to the aging room, where the estate’s finest wines mature, and indulge in an additional tasting of exceptional wines straight from their barrels.
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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 option). 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(617)
He was very friendly and engaging very knowledgeable.
My experience with the tour was amazing and my friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our day. Our tour guide Mariane was absolutely a joy to spend the day with and she kept the day fun and interesting. The tapas and winery tour were delicious and I would definitely repeat this trip and recommend to others!!
Large tasting! No 1 oz pours here! Get ready for fun while learning about history! All the wines were great too! Dry- not overly fruity
Fantastic experience from beginning to end. We would highly recommend this!
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 a great way to see Montserrat and some of the countryside around Barcelona. We had 3 generations in our group aged 4 to 66. The pace was perfect for all of us. Our guide Carla did a great job explaining the sites and history of Montserrat along with wines and winemaking process at the vineyard. I would highly recommend Carla for your visit. The wines were interesting. They use a natural fermentation process so each tasting was very unique. I really enjoyed the wines and the abbey. The visit made everything very convenient.
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
Incredible experiences that I’ll never forget!
Dear globetrotter, We’re so pleased you had a wonderful time discovering Montserrat and enjoying the time with us. Thanks for the great feedback! Castlexperience Team
Montserrat is an extraordinary place to visit with spectacular geology and a beautiful Basilica. The lunch and wine tasting at an 1000+ year old winery were both fantastic. Our guide Vince was so knowledgeable and helpful throughout the tour. He shared his knowledge of the history of the area and the approach to making wines in the area with both wit and passion. One of the best tours I have ever taken!
Dear Catherine, 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
It was a fascinating experience. Laia was amazing. I highly recommend her.
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
Thais was such an amazing guide! Her humor and knowledge was unmatched. I really appreciated her personality that she brought to the tour.
Thank you for such nice words towards Thais, Lindsay! She'll be very happy to read them and we're very happy everything went well on your tour. Safe travels!
Mayi was so much fun during our tour. She had so much knowledge about Montserrat and the wine-making process.
Dear Kelsey, 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
