Barcelona: Montserrat Tour, Monastery & Optional Wine/Lunch

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Barcelona: Montserrat Tour, Monastery & Optional Wine/Lunch

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Ascend the breathtaking multi-peaked Montserrat mountain range on a day trip from Barcelona. Tour its historic monastery, see paintings by Picasso and Dali, and upgrade for lunch and wine tasting.

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Highlights

Navigate the breathtaking multi-peaked mountain range of Catalonia's Montserrat
Soak up the dramatic views and lush mountain scenery from the cogwheel train
Delve into the history of Montserrat's beautiful Abbey on a guided walking tour
Explore hidden trails, viewpoints, and stunning landscapes during your free time
Choose a full-day tour option for wine tastings and lunch at a boutique winery

Description

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime day trip to Montserrat from Barcelona and explore Catalonia's most famous mountain range. Take in panoramic views of the mountain scenery as you ride the cogwheel and discover the history of its medieval monastery. After a comfortable transfer from Barcelona, board the cogwheel train to the monastery. As you ascend the picturesque mountainside, admire views of the stunning multi-peaked range of Montserrat emerging above you. On arrival, embark on a guided tour of the historical center of the complex. Hear about the rich history of the Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey, an 11th-century functioning monastery built on the mountain. Marvel at the ornate interior of the monastery with the included tickets. Then, enjoy free time to explore on your own. Book your time slot to visit the famous Black Madonna and see paintings by Picasso, El Greco, and Dali at the Montserrat Museum. You can also ride the funicular train up the side of the mountain for even better views. Travelers who booked the half-day tour option will return to Barcelona after the visit to Montserrat. If you choose the full-day tour option, you'll continue toward a beautiful boutique winery with mountain views. Savor traditional flavors with a light tapas or multi-course lunch at the winery (depending on the option selected). After, wander around the vineyards, learn about the wine-making process, and enjoy a wine-tasting session before traveling back to Barcelona.

Includes

Cogwheel train ticket Guide Walking tour 1.5 hours of free time at Montserrat Entry to the Monastery Transportation by air-conditioned bus Tasting of 3 local wines (if a full-day option is selected) Tapas lunch (if 7-hour option selected) Multi-course lunch (if 9-hour option selected)

Important Information

You may need to purchase tickets online and stand in line to see the Black Madonna. Your guide will inform you about the estimated waiting time on the day of your visit The driving portion of the tour will be in a bus with a maximum 70 people, but the guided walking tours will be in groups of a maximum 20 people For options including food, this tour caters to all dietary allergies or restrictions and there is no need to warn the activity provider beforehand Infants aged 3 or under may join the tour free of charge, however, baby seats are not provided If you have reduced mobility requirements, contact the activity provider after you make your booking 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 On Sundays or religious celebrations the Basilica might be closed so entry might not be possible