We present you a combo of history and wine thanks to which you will be able to get as much as you can get of Barcelona’s surroundings in one long morning! We have designed the best timings to be able to offer you a highlights tour that combines the best of Montserrat with its surrounding beautiful wine country. The perfect match with an early arrive to Barcelona so you can keep on rocking your day!
Like in all our guided tours you will enjoy the intimacy our small groups provide throughout the entire experience. Your Castlexperience English-speaking local tour guide will take you to the stunning Montserrat massif, where you will discover splendid views and unbelievable history thanks to our Montserrat guided tour, typical in our tours. You will also enjoy some free time on your own (45 min. approx.) that will allow you to browse through the tastiest local products and stroll around this amazing blend of history and scenery!
If the formula is history and wine, it is time now for the latter! We collaborate with many local wine makers, and we always select the cellars we visit in our tours based on authenticity and the existence of a rich historical background. Let your guide take you to one of these beautiful spots in the wine country nearby Montserrat and show you around. You will visit the premises, learn about Spanish and Catalan wine country, get a fun introduction to the art of wine tasting, all accompanied by a selection of traditional Spanish tapas to finish off the morning!
Approximate itinerary
09:45 am Meet at Plaza Catalunya, 21 (by the Hard Rock Café)
10:00 am Departure for Montserrat Monastery
11:30 am Guided visit through Montserrat Monastery
12:20 pm Free time at Montserrat (around 1 hour)
1:20 pm Meet your tour guide again
1:30 pm Departure for the winery
2:00 pm Guided visit through the vineyards and the cellar
2:45 pm Wine tasting (3 local wines) and tapas lunch
3:45 pm Departure for Barcelona*
5:00 - 5:30 pm Arrival to Plaza Catalunya, 21 (by the Hard Rock Café)
*Please note that the way back to Barcelona takes around 1 h – 1 h 30 minutes depending on traffic conditions.