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Full-Day Trip Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery & Cava Winery

5(224 reviews)Barcelona, Spain
7hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery, visiting the site of the Black Madonna. This trip avoids the larger crowds by starting early in the day. After the monastery, continue to a family-run cava winery where you will tour the vineyards, observe the bottling process, and have a homemade farm-to-table lunch. The experience includes private transfers for your small group and guidance from an expert.

Itinerary

1

Gothic Quarter

Meet your guide and small group first thing in the morning at a convenient location on the edge of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter. Board a private minibus for the hour-long drive out to Montserrat. Along the way, your guide will give you a bit of information about Barcelona, Catalonia, and Montserrat itself to set the scene for your experience.

2

Abadia De Montserrat

It’ll still be early by the time you get to Montserrat, so you’ll beat the crowds that tend to arrive later in the morning. Explore the basilica and 11th-century monastery with your guide. They'll share stories of religion, nature, and history that will help you appreciate Montserrat more than if you had attempted to navigate this fascinating space on your own. Among other stories, your guide will tell you about the famous Black Madonna (La Moreneta), a carved wooden statue from the 12th century that many pilgrims believe has healing powers. Your guide will also show you where you can see it from the basilica. After the guided portion of your Montserrat visit, you’ll have a 45-minutes of free time to explore the site and its surroundings at your own pace. Visit the small yet impressive onsite art museum with paintings by Dalí and Picasso, hike to a nearby panoramic viewpoint, explore the local farmers market, or grab a cup of coffee in the café.

3

Gothic Quarter

Board the private bus for a comfortable ride back to Barcelona's city center after a full day exploring the Catalonian countryside.

What's included / not included

Private round-trip transportationLocal English-speaking guideFarm-to-table lunch in the vineyardPenedes wine regionCava and wine tastingVineyard tour on 4x4 and exclusive bodega visitSmall group of 15 people or fewerMontserrat Basilica ticketMontserrat Monastery
GratuitiesHotel Pick-up/Drop-off

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • This tour is in English.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, gluten free (not celiac), dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women. Not recommended for Vegans.
  • This tour covers lunch, but not before 1pm.
  • In case of rain lunch will be inside la Bodega of la barraca.
  • Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.

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