Discover Montserrat's beauty and history on a day trip with a morning departure from Barcelona, concluding your tour with a wine tasting and a delicious lunch at a family-owned winery.
Barcelona: Montserrat Tour with Lunch & Wine Tasting
Summary Description
Highlights
- Visit the sacred mountain of Montserrat and explore the monastery
- Immerse yourself in the rugged landscape before other visitors arrive
- Enjoy a wine tasting and lunch at a charming family-owned winery
- Travel by air-conditioned bus from Barcelona to Montserrat’s historic complex
Description
On this morning tour, beat the crowds and discover Montserrat monastery and its rugged surroundings before the throngs of other tourists arrive. Depart Barcelona and journey by air-conditioned bus to the romantic, rock-hewn monastery complex of Montserrat.
Get an introduction to the history of the medieval site as you make your way through the beautiful countryside. Follow your guide directly to the largest building on arrival and learn the story of the abbey and shrine to the Black Virgin of La Moreneta that attracts pilgrims from all over the world.
Discover some of the best viewpoints to take in the drama of this sacred site, and receive recommendations about contemporary art galleries, museums to explore, or local eateries where you can indulge in local specialties.
Your Montserrat adventure includes an exclusive visit to the renowned family-owned winery, Finca Ca n'Estella. Your journey begins with an immersive exploration of the vineyards and winemaking estate, where you'll learn about three generations of dedication to crafting the region's finest wines. Following the insightful tour, enjoy a light lunch featuring artisanal hams, cheeses, bread with tomato and olive oil, and a salad, paired with two local wines.
Included / Excluded
- Roundtrip air-conditioned bus transportation
- English-speaking guide
- Basilica entry
- Wine Tasting at Finca Ca n'Estella
- Catalan cold buffet lunch at Finca Ca n'Estella
- • Hotel pickup and drop-off
- • Access to the Black Madonna
- • Tips
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Plaça d'Espanya, Barcelona, Spain
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
- • We will do everything within our power to ensure timings and itineraries are respected; however, due to issues beyond our control, timings and sites are subject to last minute changes on rare occasions.
- . Please ensure to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of your tour. Your City Wonders guide will carry a flag for easy recognition.
- • Late arrivals cannot be accommodated or refunded
- • Entrance to the monastery is subject to a strict dress code. Please cover your knees and shoulders before visiting the monastery
- • Large bags, tripods, umbrellas, and backpacks are not permitted and must be checked into the free luggage storage area
- • Please inform us of any dietary restrictions
- • The organisation reserves the right to alter itineraries or close off areas of the basilica for reasons of safety, restoration, maintenance, adverse weather conditions or occasional events.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: On tours canceled more than 24 hours before the scheduled departure time, we are happy to offer our customers a credit voucher for the full value of the tour. Tours cannot be canceled with less than 24 hours notice. We are unable to provide compensation for cancelations with the 24 hour window prior to your tour departure, nor can tour dates or times be amended. Bookings made with the 24 hour window are final.
Options and Pricing
| Transport Only | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (13 - 99 years) | $35.00 |
Points of interest
Additional Information
Not wheelchair accessible. Not for anyone with impairments requiring special assistance. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours. Please be aware that entrance into the Montserrat Monastery requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.
About operator:
Created for travel enthusiasts with inquisitive minds, City Wonders is a global tour operator specializing in exclusive and expert tours throughout Italy, France, Spain and the UK. Its intimate tours and day trips invite travelers to go beyond sightseeing, bringing the wonders of each destination to life through behind-the-scene experiences. All City Wonders tours are guided by local experts that know the ins and outs of their city.
Basic Information
- Duration: 5 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Max Group Size: 28
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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