Day trip

From Barcelona: Montserrat Half-Day Wine and Tapas Trip

Activity provider: Castlexperience
Day trip

From Barcelona: Montserrat Half-Day Wine and Tapas Trip

Activity provider: Castlexperience
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From US$ 85.43 per person

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Taste delicious Spanish wines and tapas at a boutique winery on a tour from Barcelona that also includes a visit to stunning Montserrat.

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Duration 7 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Highlights
  • Taste delicious local wines and tapas at a local winery
  • Visit the 12th-century Benedictine basilica of Montserrat
  • Get privileged views of the Catalan countryside
  • Learn about the wine making process on a tour through a boutique, family-run winery and its vineyards
Full description

Escape to the natural landscape of the Montserrat mountains on a half-day sightseeing and wine tasting tour from Barcelona by bus. 

Enjoy breathtaking views of the mountain range, taste Catalan wines at a local winery, and walk through historic pathways, learning about the region from your local guide.

The strange shaped mountains of Montserrat is the location of a Benedictine monastery that has been a site of pilgrimage for centuries, thanks to its story of the miracles performed by the Virgin Mary and the fabled 12th-century image of Our Lady.

After a short visit to this historic site, head to a boutique winery, just a few minutes away, and tour one of the most important wineries in the region. Located in an impressive castle that’s more than 1,000 years old, the winery boasts more than 1,000 acres of beautiful land.

Tours are kept to a maximum of 20 people for a more intimate experience, and include a tour of the vineyards and winery, where the local wines become older and wiser.

Thanks to your guide, you will sense the history, soil, sun, and rain that influence the 3 wines you will taste. 

Learn about the upkeep of the vines, the grape harvest, how the French oak barrels impact on the flavor, and more. To keep you on your feet, the tasting table will be laden with Spanish tapas.

Includes
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned bus
  • Guide
  • 1-Hour guided visit to Montserrat Monastery
  • 1-Hour free time at Montserrat
  • Winery tour
  • 3 wine tastings
  • Tapas with dessert
  • Possibility to buy the wines tasted (shipping available)
  • Tips
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (depending on option selected)

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Date

Meeting point

Meet at the pink Castleexperience office, upstairs on the first floor inside the North Bus Station. First Floor - Section B - Ticket office A, B, or C.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Pets

Know before you go

  • For logistical reasons, you may visit a different family-owned boutique wine cellar on the day of your tour
  • 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
  • Your experience includes some free time in Montserrat, if you wish to spend more time in Montserrat, please check with your guide upon arrival as there may be other options available
  • Any dietary allergies or restrictions can be catered for, it is not necessary to inform the local tour provider beforehand
  • Infants aged 3 or under may join the tour free of charge, please note however that no car seat or meals will be provided
  • There is a limit of 20 people per group, although transportation will be shared with other groups
  • The free time during this tour does not allow enough time to visit the Museum of Montserrat, touch the Black Madonna, or ride the funicular
  • This tour requires some walking
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 598 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5
  • Safety
    4.8/5

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Our guide Violeta was amazing and so knowledgeable! She was funny and personable and awesome! The wine was soooo good and the tapas were yummy! They even accommodated my dairy allergy, which was nice. The only thing I would change is more free time at the winery to chill and drink!

February 28, 2023

Highly recommend this experience. The tour guides were funny, knowledgable, and personable. I never felt rushed at either of the stops and had plenty of time to explore. Both stops were beautiful and as someone who does not like public transportation, the bus was extremely comfortable. I would recommend to anyone visitng Barcelona!

February 8, 2023

Ursula, Edu and John were our guides and we had a great time! Loved hearing the history and story of Monteserrat, Black Madonna and the beautiful countryside. We hiked to the point for a spectacular view, then boarded the bus to the winery. Ursula had great knowledge of the winemaker family history and the wines. Wonderful day, definitely recommend this tour.

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February 5, 2023

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