Combine mountains, history and wine on a visit to the iconic Montserrat Monastery and a charming family run winery, where you'll sample three different wines, on a full-day small group tour by minivan from Barcelona. You'll travel in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan and receive individual attention from your expert tour guide.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Wine tasting in small family owned winery
✔ Small Group Tour
✔ Traditional three course farmhouse lunch with drinks
✔ Visit to the Black Madonna. Please read Additional Notes Very Carefully
✔ Professional Guide
✖ Hotel pickup and drop off
✖ Montserrat cable car (approx. 8 euros)
✖ Montserrat Museum entrance fee
✖ Gratuities
✖ Black Madonna ticket : Payment for pre reserved ticket must be paid on day of tour (11€)
Departure & Return
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Palace of Catalan Music
This tour leaves from right across the famous Palau de la Musica, one of Barcelona's most visited attractions. It is not possible to visit inside at this time of the morning, but the Modernist facade is worth more than few photographs.
Duration: 15 minutes
2
Port Vell (Old Port)
We leave for Montserrat at 8.15am, heading down towards the old port of Barcelona and then on past the Columbus Statue at the end of the Ramblas.
3
Montjuic
As we head out of the city, you will pass Montjuïc. This area, is the site of the Olympic Stadium and is known as the lungs of Barcelona. Your guide will tell you more about the history of the famous hill as you drive by.
4
Montserrat
Less than an hour after leaving Barcelona, the unforgettable sight of Montserrat Mountain comes into view. This geological wonder dominates the landscape for miles around, and is the perfect setting for the famous Montserrat Monastery.
5
Abadia de Montserrat
The world famous monastery high up in the mountain of Montserrat is our destination, where you will have the chance to visit the basilica and see the Black Madonna. Tickets can be purchased separately in our office before the tour. You'll also have time to wander around the stunning mountain paths, take the funicular to a stunning viewpoint, or follow your guide to the lookout at the Cross of St. Miquel. Montserrat is one of the most iconic attractions in all of Catalunya, and it never fails to delight.
Duration: 3 hours
6
Vilafranca del Penedes
After a morning in Montserrat, we will head down the mountain and into the heart of the wine country.
We take the back roads that meander through the fields full of grape vines as we head to a beautiful old farmhouse, set right in the heart of vineyards. The restaurant we have chosen serves delicious delicious traditional seasonal dishes.
Duration: 60 minutes
7
Pacs del Penedes
Our final stop of the day takes you deep into the wine region of Catalunya. You will visit a charming family owned winery for an intimate visit and a lengthy wine tasting.
You will get a chance to walk through the fields, touching and seeing up close the vines, explore their undergound cellars, learn how they produce the famous sparkling Cava wine, and finish the day with a wine tasting of 4 different types of wine.
Duration: 2 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• During this tour, you will have the chance to visit the famous 12th-century statue of the Black Virgin. It is now compulsory to make a reservation. We will make a pre reservation on your behalf. If you wish to enjoy this activities we will invite you to pay an additional fee in the office.
• There will be time off the bus at your leisure, so please bring suitable clothing, footwear, and sun protection. Remember that temperatures at high altitudes will be much lower than in the city, so although it may be warm in Barcelona, please remember that it will be much cooler in the mountains.
• This tour is in English only.
