Tour in Barcelona

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4.4(42)
From $87
per person
8 hours
Food & Wine
Barcelona

From Barcelona: Montserrat Day Trip With Tasting Experience + Optional Lunch & Black Madonna Access

At a Glance

Type
Food & Wine
Duration
8 hours
Rating
4.4/5 (42)
Price
From $87/person
Meeting Point
Carrer de Roger de Llúria, 117, L'E...
Cancellation
Free cancellation

Highlights

  • Board an AC coach in Barcelona and set off on a guided Montserrat tour, punctuated with gastronomic delights and countryside beauty!
  • With skip-the-line entry, you get to make the most of your time, without having to wait in long lines, especially during the peak season.
  • Travel around the complex in a group of no more than 20 people, soaking in the beauty of the mystical Montserrat mountains and the saw-toothed rocks.
  • Follow your English or Spanish-speaking guide to unravel the secrets of the Monastery, from monk-made liquors to age-old vineyards.
  • Upgrade your experience to savor a delectable 3-course farmhouse lunch, or witness the Black Madonna with a meal to keep you fuelled.

Tour Details

Combine history, nature, and local flavors on a full-day journey from Barcelona to Montserrat, with seamless round-trip transfers and fascinating insights into the monastery by an English-speaking guide. Getting started Meet your small group and guide at a designated central meeting point in Barcelona, where your tickets will be validated. You’ll then board your AC coach, which will usher you to the monastery. What to expect Montserrat Monastery Perched on a jagged mountain range, Montserrat Monastery is one of Catalonia’s most important pilgrimage sites, famed for its Black Madonna and spiritual atmosphere.

Features Montserrat Monastery: Explore this stunning Gothic and Renaissance-style structure with an expert leading the way, in a group no bigger than 20 participants. AC coach transfers: Enjoy round-trip transfers from Barcelona in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach, eliminating the hassle of reaching the monastery yourself. Free time in Montserrat: Wander the monastery grounds, explore viewpoints, or visit local shops and cafés. Local blends tasting: Tour a traditional Catalan winery nestled in the countryside, savoring some of the best Catalan blends.

Lunch with Tapas: Enjoy a locally sourced tapas meal served in a picturesque setting at the winery. Upgrades Farmhouse lunch: Book tickets that get you a 3-course farmhouse lunch for the ultimate Catalan cultural experience. Black Madonna access: You can also upgrade your tickets to get access to the iconic Black Madonna, the iconic statue that sparked the monastery’s construction in the first place.

What's Included

  • Guided tour of the Montserrat Monastery & vineyard
  • Skip-the-line entry to the Montserrat Monastery
  • AC coach transfers from Barcelona
  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • Regional blends tasting
  • Small group limited to 20 participants
  • 3-course lunch with drinks (as per option selected)
  • Tapas brunch with artisanal sips (as per option selected)

Not Included

  • Tips (optional)

Is This Tour Worth It?

This food & wine activity is well-reviewed at 4.4/5 across 42 reviews, running 8 hours from $87 per person, with free cancellation available.

Best For

FamiliesFood & drink lovers
Less ideal for: Wheelchair users · Those with limited time

Pros

  • +Strong rating: 4.4/5
  • +Free cancellation
  • +8 items included
  • +Booked through Headout

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