Private Day Trip to Montserrat & Cava Cellar from Barcelona
Barcelona8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
About this experience
** Use code MULTITOUR10DISC FOR 10% discount at check out if you book more than 1 activity
Use code KID5PERCENTDISC FOR 5% discount at check out if there are kids.
Use code KIDMULTITOUR15 for 15% discount at check out if you book more than one activity and there are kids***
**Per person price goes down as the number of people in the group increases***
Join this full-day day trip to Montserrat and visit a cava winery with a private driver from Barcelona if you want to experience two of Catalonia's most deeply rooted traditions: the pilgrimage to the Montserrat monastery and the celebration of life with its excellent cavas.
Nestled to the northwest of Barcelona, Montserrat, known as the "serrated mountain," boasts distinctive rock formations shaped over millennia. Today, it is home to a monastery, serving as a significant pilgrimage site for the Catalan community. Montserrat comprises the Sanctuary of the Virgin Mary of Montserrat and the Benedictine monastery, which, for almost 1,000 years, has been at the service of pilgrims from all over the world, who come to worship the Black Madonna, a Romanesque sculpture dating from the late 12th century featuring delicately carved features. With your ticket, you will also have access to the audiovisual center and the extensive art museum within the complex.The Montserrat Art Museum, presents an extraordinary collection, including masterpieces by renowned artists such as El Greco, Caravaggio, and Picasso.
The production of cava in Catalonia has a rich and deep-rooted history, dating back to the 19th century when sparkling wines began to be produced in the region. The Penedès region became the epicenter of cava production, and in 1872, the first official cava cellar was founded. Today, Catalonia is a world leader in cava production, with strict quality regulations ensuring the excellence of its sparkling wines.
Our private driver will provide you with directions on how to navigate Montserrat, what to see, and where to eat. Afterward, he will take you to one of Catalonia's most renowned wineries, where the expert staff will give you a guided tour, concluding with a delightful tasting.
Upon finishing, our driver will take you back to your hotel in Barcelona.
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What’s included
- Private car, van or minibus depending on group size.
- Expert driver (he will provide you with comments about the place and point out where the most important features of the Montserrat complex are located. You will walk inside the different sites on your own)
- Briefing with our driver with your travel preferences and requests
- Convenient pick-up at your hotel. Indicate it at check out.
Not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Entry / admission fee
- Please add how many people want to enter the monuments we suggest at checkout. Kids under 8 do not pay in the Montserrat. Kids aged 8 to 16 and adults aged 65 and above have a reduced price.
- Please add how many people want to visit the Cava Winery at checkout. Children under 8 years old do not pay for the winery visit.Children between 9 and 17 years old have a reduced price for the visit.
Itinerary
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Summary of our itinerary
Please see a summary of the areas we covered during this half day trip. Please understand that this is very flexible and the driver may adapt the itinerary based on your needs or preferences. You will start with a pick up at your hotel in Barcelona, 1h drive to Montserrat (Barcelona is 38 miles away from Montserrat) , 3 hours of self-guided tour through the spaces that make up the complex. 45 min drive to Cava Cellar. 70 min guided tour and cava tasting. Return to Barcelona and be dropped off at your hotel.
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Basilica of Montserrat
The Basilica of Montserrat, part of the Montserrat Monastery near Barcelona, Spain, is renowned for its stunning architecture and spiritual significance. Housing the revered image of the Virgin of Montserrat, the basilica welcomes pilgrims and visitors who come to admire its religious art and experience the tranquil atmosphere of this mountain sanctuary.
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Open air Museum
At the Information Office in Montserrat, you will have the Open air Museum: thanks to an audio guide, a map and an informative booklet, you can discover on your own all the most important facets of the monastery's history, not to mention the major sites of the Sanctuary of Montserrat.
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The Audiovisual Room
The Audiovisual Room in Montserrat offers an immersive experience, providing visitors with insightful presentations and audiovisual displays that delve into the rich history and cultural significance of the site.
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The Museum of Montserrat
The Museum of Montserrat (MDM) is home to one of the country's most important art collections. Containing works by Caravaggio, El Greco, Rusiñol, Casas, Picasso, Dali, Monet and others, it also has a valuable collection of the Archaeology of the Ancient World with archaeological remains from the Near East (ancient Persia, Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Holy Land...).
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Cava Cellar and tasting
During this guided group tour, accompanied by the expert guide from the winery, visitors will be able to see the vineyards, production facilities, and underground caves where cava is stored. The tour includes tastings where visitors can sample a variety of cavas and learn about their characteristics. Additionally, gift shops offer the opportunity to take home bottles of cava and other related products. It's a comprehensive experience that immerses visitors in the winemaking tradition of the region.
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Languages
- British English
- Start times
- 10:00 · 10:30
Know before you go
- Comfortable shoes
- Water, hat, sunscreen in the summer
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 168 hours before the experience starts.
- Cancel within 72h of the start time: 100% charge.
- Cancel within 168h of the start time: 50% charge.
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Meeting point
View on map
Outside Hard Rock In Plaza Catalunya
- Address
- Plaça de Catalunya 21, Barcelona, 08002, ES
- How you meet
- Meet on location, or hotel pickup
- Coordinates
- 41.38588, 2.17081
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