Full-Day Trip Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery & Cava Winery

Overview

Explore outside Barcelona on this incredible day trip taking in the famous Montserrat Monastery and Black Madonna, before the crowds of the day arrive. Afterwards, head to a family-run cava winery, where you’ll tour the vineyards, enjoy a homemade farm-to-table lunch, and see the bottling process firsthand. All in the comfort of your small group's private transfer and with an expert guide.

What's included

• ✓Private round-trip transportation
• ✓Local English-speaking guide
• ✓Farm-to-table lunch in the vineyard
• ✓Penedes wine region
• ✓Cava and wine tasting
• ✓Vineyard tour on 4x4 and exclusive bodega visit
• ✓Small group of 15 people or fewer
• ✓Montserrat Basilica ticket
• ✓Montserrat Monastery

• ✕Gratuities
• ✕Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off

What you'll do

1. 1

   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.

   ⏱ 1 hour
2. 2

   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.

   ⏱ 2h 30m
3. 3

   Your final stop on this day trip is a family-run cava winery, where the owner will show you around. Sip a glass of welcome cava before heading out to the vineyards on a 4x4. Enjoy a relaxing stroll among the vines, and if in season, you may even have the chance to do a bit of pruning or grape-picking yourself. Then it's time for a homemade lunch prepared by the owner and his family. Sit down at an outdoor table overlooking the vineyard and enjoy a delicious lunch with high quality regional products and paired with the bodega’s best wines. You’ll finish up with a look at the bottling and labeling process inside the production plant (one lucky guest will even get to take home a custom bottle) before heading back to Barcelona.

   ⏱ 2h 30m

Availability & pricing

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Good to know

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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.