Barcelona: Montserrat, Winery Tour & Lunch with Wine Tasting

Montserrat Monastery, Wine Tasting and Catalan Tapas Day Tour from Barcelona

This full-day tour from Barcelona combines a guided visit to Montserrat Monastery, scenic mountain views, and wine tasting in the Pla de Bages region.

Highlights

• Round-trip on Montserrat cogwheel train (cremallera)
• Guided 45-minute tour of Montserrat Monastery, including the basilica and the Black Virgin (La Moreneta)
• Tasting of two traditional monk-made liquors: ratafía and Aromes de Montserrat
• One hour of free time to explore Montserrat independently
• Visit to a historic Catalan castle-winery in the Pla de Bages wine region
• Guided vineyard walk and tasting of three D.O. Pla de Bages wines
• Traditional Catalan tapas lunch with dessert

Description

Depart from Barcelona's Estación de Francia to Montserrat, a mountain and national park known for its monastery and pilgrimage history. Upon arrival, take the iconic cogwheel train to the top while enjoying mountain views.

Your guide will lead a 45-minute tour of the Benedictine monastery founded in the 11th century, featuring the basilica and the revered Black Virgin statue. The visit concludes with a tasting session of the monks’ handcrafted liquors.

Afterward, enjoy around one hour of free time to visit the basilica, touch the Virgin's orb, explore the main square, or photograph the mountainous landscape.

Descend by cogwheel train and travel by coach to the Bages region, where you will tour a historic castle-winery. Here, take a walk through the vineyards and estate while tasting three signature wines from the sustainable D.O. Pla de Bages designation. A traditional Catalan tapas lunch with dessert is included before returning to Barcelona.

Includes

• Licensed English-speaking tour guide
• Guided 45-minute Montserrat Abbey tour
• Round-trip cogwheel train tickets
• Tasting of monks’ liquors (ratafía and Aromes de Montserrat)
• Approximately 1 hour of free time at Montserrat
• Visit to a historic castle-winery in the Bages region
• Traditional Catalan tapas lunch with dessert
• Tasting of three D.O. Pla de Bages wines
• Private coach transport round-trip from Barcelona

Excludes

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Sant Joan and Santa Cova funicular rides at Montserrat
• Additional drinks beyond lunch and included wine tasting
• Bottled liquor or wine purchases
• Optional tips

Cancellation Policy

Full refund available if cancelled up to 24 hours in advance.

Book in advance to secure your place. Wear comfortable shoes for walking and bring a camera. The best time to visit is during spring and autumn for mild weather and clearer views.