Montserrat Half-Day Tour with Tapas and Gourmet Wines
Enjoy a relaxing, scenic getaway from bustling Barcelona on this small-group tour to Montserrat, a beautiful nearby mountain. Here, visit the Montserrat Monastery and, if option selected, a boutique historic winery. Set within a 10th century castle, tour the vineyards and head to the wine cellar to learn about wine production and taste three exquisite wines and a local tapas lunch.
Options
English Option
Montserrat + Winery Tour
Wine and tapas included
What's included in Montserrat Half-Day Tour with Tapas and Gourmet Wines
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Once in Barcelona Nord Bus Station, check-in at our Castlexperience office on the 1st floor, Section B (Ticket Offices A, B, or C). Look for the PINK OFFICE as a reference point. Arrive 20 minutes before the tour starts to check in before proceeding to the buses on the ground floor.
Abadia de Montserrat
Enjoy a guided tour in Montserrat and visit all the highlights of the monastery by the hand of your local tour guide. You will then enjoy some free time to a palate some traditional foods made by Montserrat monks or farmers, as well as soaking in this special place where nature, culture and spirituality meet.
Oller del Mas
If option selected. Oller del Mas is not a common winery – its superb ecological wines have earned plenty of awards in the recent years. In fact, one of its wines won the “Best Wine in Catalonia” award in 2018. But the cellar is not only special for its wines. You will take a stroll by the vineyards, learn how the wine is made, and discover all of its secrets. *We work daily with different low-production, family-owned boutique wineries. Due to logistic reasons, you might visit another cellar instead of Oller del Mas.
Inclusions
- Skip-the-line entry tickets to the Basilica of Montserrat
- Shared transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned bus
- Local English-speaking guide (groups of max. 20 people)
- Three wine tasting (If option selected)
- Guided visit to Montserrat Monastery (1 hour)
- Tapas lunch with dessert (If option selected)
- Guided visit to a a winery located within a 10th-century castle (If option selected)
- One hour free time at Montserrat
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Boy's Choir Performance
- Cogwheel Train
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tours start at 8:30 a.m. or 9:45 a.m. (depending on the season). Please arrive 20 minutes before the start time because check-in is required at our office before proceeding to the buses area.
- Groups are limited to 20 people per guide, though in rare cases may increase to 22. Transportation is shared with other groups.
- The tour is conducted in English.
- Comfortable clothes and walking shoes are recommended. Montserrat and the winery may have more extreme temperatures than Barcelona—check the forecast and dress accordingly. Bring water, especially in summer.
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible, but service animals are allowed. For reduced mobility, contact us before booking to discuss arrangements.
- Infants (3 years or younger) join free of charge but are not provided with car seats or meals.
- Dietary restrictions or allergies are accommodated without advance notice.
- We often work with boutique, family-owned wineries. Due to logistics, the winery may vary from Oller del Mas.
- Tour timings are approximate and may vary due to traffic, weather, or unforeseen events. We recommend avoiding scheduling other activities immediately after the tour to allow for potential delays.
- We follow all health and safety guidelines issued by authorities to ensure a safe environment for guests and staff.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Once in Barcelona Nord Bus Station, check-in at our Castlexperience office. Look for the PINK OFFICE as a reference point. Arrive 20 minutes before the tour starts to check in.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
At Barcelona Nord Bus Station (C/Nàpols, 68. 08018 Barcelona), please enter the building and check in at our Castlexperience office. Look for the PINK OFFICE as a reference point. Arrive at least 20 minutes before the tour departure to complete check-in and proceed to the buses on the ground floor. • Please arrive at the meeting point 20 min before the start of the tour. • Approximate return time is 15:30 (3:30 pm). Please note that unexpected delays due to traffic may affect the return time. We recommend avoiding scheduling other activities immediately after the tour to allow for potential delays. • The tour is led in English. • There is a limit of 20 people per guide, although transportation will be shared with other groups. • Our company is composed of a deeply committed team of people. We are working hard in our team, and with all our partners, to be up to the current circumstances. When operating, all our services will abide by all health and security policies issued by the competent administrations. • Temperatures in Montserrat and the winery tend to be more extreme than in Barcelona. Please check the weather forecast and dress accordingly. We advise bringing water, especially in the summer season. Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended. • Infants aged 3 or less may join the tour free of charge, but note that no car seat or meals are provided. • We cater for any dietary allergies or restrictions – no need to warn us beforehand! • Montserrat is a Natural Park a very highlighted cultural destination that can't be entirely explored in a single tour. Your experience includes some free time in Montserrat. If you would like to spend extra time in Montserrat, please check with your guide upon arrival. • We work daily with different low-production, family-owned boutique wineries. Due to logistic reasons, you might visit another cellar instead of Oller del Mas.