Montserrat Tour with Lunch and Gourmet Wine Tasting
Overview
Enjoy this 10-hours intimate experience. Set out from Barcelona to discover the Natural Park of Montserrat, one of the most important landmarks of the region. Enjoy the famous Spanish cuisine and visit a boutique winery, where you will enjoy château wine!
Inclusions
- Shared transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned bus
- Local English-speaking tour guide
- Guided visit to Montserrat Monastery
- Free time at Montserrat
- Multi-course Catalan meal with wine
- Guided visit to a boutique winery
- 3 wine tasting
What to expect
Stop At: Estacio del Nord, Carrer d'Ali Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona Spain
Castlexperience Office (1st Floor - Section B - Ticket office A, B or C)
Estación de autobuses Barcelona Nord (North Bus Station)
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80 (5 min from Arc de Triomf)
YOU MUST CHECK-IN IN THE FIRST FLOOR BEFORE GOING TO THE BUSES AREA (GROUND FLOOR)
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Oller del Mas, Carretera Igualada Km 91, 08241 Manresa Spain
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.
Stop At: Abadia de Montserrat, Carretera BP-1121 S/N, 08199 Montserrat Spain
‘Now I get it’, you say to yourself. As you appreciate the contour of the magnificent peaks of Montserrat rising in the distance, in a beautiful horizon, between vineyards and pine tree forests, you get to understand. You’ve been told all about its legends and myths during the morning, you’ve climbed its steep walls on the scenic train ride to the monastery. But it is now, from afar, contemplating how the mountain range reigns over the landscape in the distance, that you finally understand how this massif acquired its atmosphere of myth and legend. You turn around to face the rest of the group. With a glass of wine in your hand, you listen to your tour guide’s voice. It talks of generations, roots and ancient traditions. The sun feels warm in the courtyard by the castle’s façade, in the winery. Carried away, you close your eyes to embrace the tingling sensation of the wine in your tongue, mixed with the words and the overall ambience of quiet and peace.
Sample Menu
• Seasonal Vegetable Soup
• Homemade Duck Confit Parmentier
• Traditional "crema catalana" cake
Castlexperience Office (1st Floor - Section B - Ticket office A, B or C)
Estación de autobuses Barcelona Nord (North Bus Station)
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80 (5 min from Arc de Triomf)
YOU MUST CHECK-IN IN THE FIRST FLOOR BEFORE GOING TO THE BUSES AREA (GROUND FLOOR)
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Oller del Mas, Carretera Igualada Km 91, 08241 Manresa Spain
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.
Stop At: Abadia de Montserrat, Carretera BP-1121 S/N, 08199 Montserrat Spain
‘Now I get it’, you say to yourself. As you appreciate the contour of the magnificent peaks of Montserrat rising in the distance, in a beautiful horizon, between vineyards and pine tree forests, you get to understand. You’ve been told all about its legends and myths during the morning, you’ve climbed its steep walls on the scenic train ride to the monastery. But it is now, from afar, contemplating how the mountain range reigns over the landscape in the distance, that you finally understand how this massif acquired its atmosphere of myth and legend. You turn around to face the rest of the group. With a glass of wine in your hand, you listen to your tour guide’s voice. It talks of generations, roots and ancient traditions. The sun feels warm in the courtyard by the castle’s façade, in the winery. Carried away, you close your eyes to embrace the tingling sensation of the wine in your tongue, mixed with the words and the overall ambience of quiet and peace.
Sample Menu
• Seasonal Vegetable Soup
• Homemade Duck Confit Parmentier
• Traditional "crema catalana" cake
Additional information
- Castlexperience Office (1st Floor - Section B - Ticket office A, B or C) Estación de autobuses Barcelona Nord (North Bus Station) Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80 (5 min from Arc de Triomf) YOU MUST CHECK-IN IN THE FIRST FLOOR BEFORE GOING TO THE BUSES AREA (GROUND FLOOR)
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Tour starts at 8:45 a.m. Please arrive at the meeting point 20 min before the start of the tour
- There is a limit of 18-20 people per guide, although transportation will be shared with other groups.
- Please note that we reserve the right to modify itinerary if considered necessary. Please notify us if you are interested in hearing the boys' choir during this experience.
- Service animals allowed
- Please note that the Boys’ Choir doesn’t perform on Saturdays, school holidays and several other dates throughout the year.
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- 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.
- Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended as there is some walking involved.
- Temperatures in Montserrat and the winery tend to be more extreme than in Barcelona. Please check the weather forecast the day before and dress accordingly. We advise bringing water, especially in the summer season.
- Infants aged 3 or less may join the tour free of charge, but note that no car seat or meals are provided.
- Most travelers can participate
- If you have reduced mobility, please contact us before booking. We do our best to welcome everyone on board!
- We cater for any dietary allergies or restrictions – no need to warn us beforehand.
- Please note that we reserve the right to modify itinerary if considered necessary. Please notify us if you are interested in hearing the boys' choir during this experience.
- Our company is composed of a deeply committed team of people. We are working hard in our team, and with all our partners, to be up to the current circumstances. When operating, all our services will abide by all health and security policies issued by the competent administrations. Our top priority is and will be ensuring a safe environment for all our customers and our team.
- The tour is lead in English
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
AZDesertRatz
May 2023
Great tour of Monsarrat. Guille was very warm and accommodating. The ride up to the monetary gave us great views with plenty of time to see the sights and shop. We had a great lunch at the winery and we really enjoyed the wine tasting. It was a very enjoyable day.
Great tour of Monsarrat. Guille was very warm and accommodating. The ride up to the monetary gave us great views with plenty of time to see the sights and shop. We had a great lunch at the winery and we really enjoyed the wine tasting. It was a very enjoyable day.Lourdes_R
May 2023
This tour didn’t disappoint! It is well worth it while in Barcelona. The views and experience are memorable! Our tour guide, Merak, is wonderful and very knowledgeable. There was time enough to do everything the place has to offer. A word of advice, if you want to see the children’s choir, make s...
This tour didn’t disappoint! It is well worth it while in Barcelona. The views and experience are memorable! Our tour guide, Merak, is wonderful and very knowledgeable. There was time enough to do everything the place has to offer. A word of advice, if you want to see the children’s choir, make sure you purchase tickets in advanced! We didn’t know that those tickets had to be purchased in advance and weren’t able to see it. It rained while at the winery during our lunch, but it didn’t spoil the experience. The rain is needed in this region.Gerrit_V
May 2023
Gus was our guide and he was very good and offered assistance where required. Would have liked to be able to re-enter church on our own after initial walk through but would need to buy another ticket.
Gus was our guide and he was very good and offered assistance where required. Would have liked to be able to re-enter church on our own after initial walk through but would need to buy another ticket.543emilyt
May 2023
This tour was a highlight of our trip to Barcelona! Yerai was a fantastic guide who made the day really enjoyable. Montserrat was beautiful, we had plenty of free time to explore there. The winery was also amazing, such a beautiful spot, and our lunch and all the wines we tried were delicious. De...
This tour was a highlight of our trip to Barcelona! Yerai was a fantastic guide who made the day really enjoyable. Montserrat was beautiful, we had plenty of free time to explore there. The winery was also amazing, such a beautiful spot, and our lunch and all the wines we tried were delicious. Definitely recommend!marycV2108UR
May 2023
The tour was absolutely wonderful. Violeta was a delight. Knowledgeable, professional, friendly and caring. We had some mobility concerns and she made us feel extremely comfortable, offering a place to sit when possible to anyone who wanted/needed without making us feel singled out. She asked eve...
The tour was absolutely wonderful. Violeta was a delight. Knowledgeable, professional, friendly and caring. We had some mobility concerns and she made us feel extremely comfortable, offering a place to sit when possible to anyone who wanted/needed without making us feel singled out. She asked everyone if they had food allergies/likes or dislikes ahead of time for the tapas at the wine tasting which was appreciated. Violeta is extremely professional and kind. Only negative which is not directed to her is that we would have enjoyed a bit more time, possibly another hour, in Monserrat to enjoy the whole experience there.SangriaLife
May 2023
Was a pretty good daytour - morning is a drive to Montserrat and about 2.5 hours free time, afternoon is a drive to a winery with lunch and wine tasting. The tour makes the drive to Montserrat hassle free and there are some beautiful views along the way. While I enjoyed the tour, some points t...
Was a pretty good daytour - morning is a drive to Montserrat and about 2.5 hours free time, afternoon is a drive to a winery with lunch and wine tasting. The tour makes the drive to Montserrat hassle free and there are some beautiful views along the way. While I enjoyed the tour, some points to note: 1. To visit the Black Madonna up close, please pre book tickets earlier on your own. The free timing is roughly about 11am to 1pm plus so need to book the earliest timeslot about 12pm or 12.30pm. 2. Transport is shared with other groups - which means that the buses used kept changing and time was wasted as we had to wait around for other groups (after our winery visit, we had to wait 1 hour despite there being nothing to do). 3. This wasn't really a small group tour. Our group had 21 people. Each bus has 2-3 groups. I was expecting a small group to be 15 or under. 4. Lunch was average and the winery didn't feel like a full scale winery. There was no proper wine shop, the wines were very expensive (compared to usual Barcelona prices) and the wine tasting was done by our tour guide (instead of a sommelier). The extra free 1 hour at the winery was not necessary and could have been used for extra free time in Montserrat / to return us earlier to Barcelona.