Montserrat, Food & Wine

Description

The tour begins in Estación de autobuses Barcelona Nord (North Bus Station). Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 1st Floor - Section B - Ticket office A, B or C. (5 min from Arc de Triomf). Upon arrival, you will be assigned to your local English-speaking guide and meet the rest of the group – maximum 20 people!

Montserrat
Located just one hour away from central Barcelona, Montserrat is considered to be the most important mountain in Catalonia. A unique massif famous for its spirituality, its gothic shapes and beautiful views, also ideal for all sort of treks and climbing. The guided tour consists of an extended visit throughout the Basilica and Monastery, after which you will have time to explore the site on your own. There are many activities to choose from – you may want to explore the monastery further, visit the museum, make your way to the holy cave, ride a funicular to the top of the mountain, or shop in the Farmer’s Market. At the end of the visit you will have the opportunity to listen to l’Escolania de Montserrat, the oldest Boys’ Choir in Europe. *Upon availability, booking is required.

Multi-course meal at a local restaurant
After Montserrat, we head to the grounds of Oller del Mas, one of the most important and beautiful wineries in the region. After a short half an hour drive we will make a stop at Oller del Mas restaurant where you will be served a fabulous multi-course local meal accompanied by regional wine. Believe us, this is by no means your typical “tour food”! It is our challenge to thrill all our clients with and unforgettable feast. 

Oller del Mas Cellar
In the afternoon, our expert guides will be in charge of the visit to the cellar. Oller del Mas is not a common winery – its superb organic wines have earned plenty of awards in the recent years. In fact, one of its wines has recently become one of the only fourteen “vi de finca”, the highest recognition for wines in Spain. But the cellar is not only special for its wines. Located in an impressive castle that dates back to over a thousand years ago, some of its walls still are 10th century originals. You will take a stroll by the vineyards, learn how the wine is made, and discover all of its secrets. Last but not least comes the wine tasting, where you will taste three organic wines. It does not matter if you have been to a hundred tastings before or if this is your first one – your guide will provide you with a few valuable hints that will surely impress your acquaintances back home

¿Qué debes saber antes de reservar?

The meeting point is Castlexperience Office (1st Floor - Section B - Ticket office A, B or C). Estación de autobuses Barcelona Nord (North Bus Station). Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80 (5 min from Arc de Triomf)

The tour departs at punctual so pleae be in the meeting point 20 min before the start for check-in.

Our tours depart on time to avoid delays. Please note that late shows or no shows are not refunded.

Usually group size is maximum 20 people, although we reserve the right to extend the limit to 22.

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. Our top priority is and will be ensuring a safe environment for all our customers and our team.

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. 

This tour can be booked as private, also in other languages. Please contact us for more information.

If you have reduced mobility, contact us before booking. We’ll do our best to welcome you on board!

Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended as there is some walking involved.

Temperatures in Montserrat and the winery tend to be more extreme than in Barcelona. Please check the weather forecast the day before and dress accordingly. We advise bringing water, especially during the summer season.

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.

¿Qué debes llevar?

Comfortable shoes

Suitable clothes for the weather

Water

Incluído en la reserva:

Shared transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned bus 

Local English speaking-guide 

Guided visit to Montserrat Monastery 

Free time at Montserrat (around 2 hours)

Multi-course local meal with wine 

Guided visit to Oller del Mas vineyards, cellar, and castle 

Three organic wine tasting 

Possibility to buy the wines tasted (shipping available) 

No incluído en la reserva:

Hotel pick-up and drop off

Tips and gratuities