Barcelona: Montserrat, Winery Tour & Lunch with Wine Tasting
ID: GYG629389-1048163
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Embark on a full-day guided tour from Barcelona blending the spirituality of Montserrat with a traditional Catalan tapas lunch and a historic working castle-winery in the DO Pla de Bages
Spend a full day blending spirituality, mountain landscapes and the very best of Catalan gastronomy. We
from Estación de Francia heading to Montserrat — one of the most magical and emblematic mountains in Catalonia, a National Park and a place of pilgrimage for over a thousand years.
On arrival we board the iconic cogwheel train (cremallera) up to the Monastery, enjoying breathtaking views
of the holy mountain. Once at the top, your guide will lead a 45-minute tour of the Benedictine monastery,
founded in the 11th century and home to the venerated Black Virgin (La Moreneta), patroness of Catalonia.
The visit closes with an exclusive tasting of traditional liquors handcrafted by the monks of Montserrat —
ratafía and the famous Aromes de Montserrat.
You will then have around 1 hour of free time to explore the monastery at your own pace: visit the basilica,
queue to touch the Virgin’s orb, walk the main square or photograph the rock peaks. After a panoramic train
ride down, our coach takes us to the Bages region, the heart of the lesser-known — but exceptional — DO
Pla de Bages wine region.
There, a historic Catalan castle-winery with spectacular vineyard views awaits, where you’ll enjoy a
traditional Catalan tapas lunch with dessert. Your guide leads the full experience: a walk through the
vineyards and historic estate buildings, paired with a tasting of three signature D.O. Pla de Bages wines
committed to sustainable, eco-friendly production. We then return to Barcelona by coach, arriving at
Estación de Francia.
Highlights
- Delight your palate at a 12th-century traditional farmhouse with a tasty lunch
- Round-trip journey on the iconic Montserrat cogwheel train (cremallera)
- Take a guided tour of the historic monastery nestled in the Montserrat mountain
- Tasting of three signature D.O. Pla de Bages estate wines, led by your guide
- Guided visit of an authentic working castle-winery with vineyard walk
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Your guide will be waiting at the meeting point, holding a red burgundy umbrella.
It is recommended to take a taxi to the meeting point to avoid any confusion.
You can also get there by taking the metro. The closest station is "Barceloneta" (yellow line). Once you exit the metro, it's a 5-minute walk to the meeting point. Make sure to check how to arrive at the meeting point in advance.
INCLUDED
- Licensed and passionate tour guide (English)
- 45-minute guided tour of Montserrat Abbey
- Cogwheel train (cremallera) round trip
- Tasting of monks’ handcrafted liquors
- Around 1 hour of free time at Montserrat
- Visit to a historic Catalan castle-winery in the Bages region
- Traditional Catalan tapas lunch with dessert
- Tasting of three D.O. Pla de Bages wines
- Private coach transport round-trip from Barcelona
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Sant Joan and Santa Cova funiculars at Montserrat
- Additional drinks beyond the lunch and 3-wine tasting
- Bottles of liquor or wine to take home
- Tips (optional)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
