Why choose this Barcelona tour ?
Discover the serene Montserrat on an early-morning tour away from the hustle of Barcelona. Take advantage of comfortable round-trip transportation in a private air-conditioned coach, ensuring you explore the monastery and its surroundings before the crowds. Benefit from insights from our expert English-speaking guide and visit the Basilica at your own pace. Upgrade your experience with an exclusive visit to Finca Ca n’Estella winery for wine tasting and a buffet-style Catalan lunch amidst picturesque vineyards.
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What makes Barcelona: Explore Montserrat with Optional Wine Tasting & Lunch a unique experience ?
Your transfer in a comfortable, air-conditioned bus will only last about one hour and during this time your guide will tell you all about the history about this fascinating site.
The sight of the surrounding nature is absolutely breathtaking; take it all in as you do a brief orientation tour on arrival, and as your guide takes you to the Monastery. Wonder at the majesty of the Basilica with its gothic architecture. Montserrat, meaning “serrated mountain” is aptly named. Leave the bustle of the city behind on this half-day tour and experience one of the most important and beautiful sites for nature lovers and history fans in all of Catalonia. It may come as a surprise that just one hour away from such a vibrant and frenetic city, this gorgeous site offers rugged nature, stunning mountain views, and an atmosphere of utter peace and calm.
No trip to Montserrat is complete without laying eyes on the famous Black Madonna, believed by some to have been carved in Jerusalem in the late 12th Century. Your guide will bring you to the marvellous Benedictine monastery where you can decide to purchase tickets to get inside and admire this Romanesque statue.
During your free time you can ride the cable car ride high above the expansive landscape, or spend more time learning about the history of Montserrat at the monastery museum. Art lovers will surely enjoy the masterpieces by artists such as Manet, Picasso and Dalí at the contemporary art museum also on the premises, and foodies can sample a variety of local products – from cheeses and sausages to honey and nuts – from the local artisans who sell their wares from street stalls.
Opt to extend your Montserrat adventure with an upgraded tour that offers an exclusive visit to a renowned family-owned winery, Finca Ca n’Estella, featuring wine tasting and a buffet-style Catalan cold lunch amidst picturesque vineyards.
Your journey begins with an immersive exploration of the vineyards and winemaking estate, where you’ll discover three generations of dedication to crafting the region’s finest wines. After the tour, enjoy a light lunch with artisanal hams, cheeses, bread with tomato and olive oil, and a salad, paired with two local wines. Before leaving for Barcelona, get the chance to purchase their remarkable products, ensuring lasting memories of Finca Ca n’Estella.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not for anyone with impairments requiring special assistance.
- Also 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
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Tour with Lunch & Wine Tasting
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Upgraded option : Extend your Montserrat guided tour with a visit to Finca Ca n’Estella winery for wine tasting & a buffet-style Catalan lunch
Duration: 7 hours
Round-trip transport: Comfortable round-trip transportation from Barcelona in a private air-conditioned coach. - Round-trip Transportation Only
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Transport Only: Round-trip transportation from Barcelona to Montserrat and enjoy free time to
explore this beautiful site on your own - Montserrat Guided Tour Only
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Montserrat Guided Tour: Discover the Majesty of Montserrat and the Black Madonna, accompanied by an expert English-speaking guide.
Duration: 5 hours
Round-trip transport: Comfortable round-trip transportation from Barcelona in a private air-conditioned coach.
Barcelona: Explore Montserrat with Optional Wine Tasting & Lunch Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Catalan Buffet-Style Cold Lunch at Finca Ca n’Estella (If Option Selected)
- Free time to explore Montserrat
- Entrance to the Basilica
- Return transportation in air-conditioned bus from Barcelona to Montserrat
- Wine Tasting at Finca Ca n’Estella (If Option Selected)
- Expert, English-speaking tour guide
Not Included
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- Gratuities
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by City Wonders Ltd.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Madrid.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 165 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.
• Our City Wonders guides will have a City Wonders sign with the name of the tour at the meeting point for easy recognition.
• This activity is not wheelchair accessible and is unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriers.
• You must wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees (men and women) for entering sacred or holy places.
• You must not bring large purses, bags, and backpacks on this tour, as anything larger than a small bag is not permitted inside the venue.
• This is a physically challenging tour that involves a considerable amount of walking and stairs. For this reason, we do not recommend this tour for customers with health conditions and recommend comfortable shoes for all guests.
• 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.
• In order to comply with legal regulations, the organisation will regulate the capacity of the basilica and its areas according to criteria of safety and conservation.
• 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.
