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Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION8 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
START POINT
Starting point details will be shared along with your tickets
66 km
64 minutes
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Montserrat Monastery
420 min
3 activities
Free Admission
Dating back to the 11th century, Montserrat Monastery perches atop distinctive rock formations, attracting visitors to its revered Black Madonna statue. With a millennium of history, the monastery showcases artistic treasures by El Greco and Caravaggio, while the Escolania de Montserrat, Europe's oldest boys' choir, captivates audiences with centuries-old melodies.
Highlights
1. Rack-railway ride
Included in price
The rack-railway is one of the highest in Europe, ascending over 1,000 meters. The ride not only provides stunning panoramic views of the mountains but also gives you a taste of local history, as it has been in operation since the early 20th century.
For the best experience, sit on the left side of the train to catch the most stunning views of the Montserrat peaks.
2. Vineyard visit
Included in price
Discover a charming boutique winery set within a 10th-century castle, proudly maintained by the same family for 36 generations. Here, you’ll immerse yourself in local Catalan and Spanish traditions, starting with a guided tour of the estate, where history and picturesque vineyards intertwine.
3. Authentic Catalan lunch
Lunch
Select the lunch option that suits you best: a spread of traditional tapas or a 3-course meal made with fresh regional ingredients. Pair it with local wines for a true Catalan experience.
4. Wine tasting
Included in price
Sip on 3 distinct wines, locally produced from indigenous grape varieties unique to the region as you learn about the origin and characteristics of valley wines.
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END POINT
Explore Montserrat and enjoy a guided tasting experience paired with a local farmhouse lunch.
- Day Out: Enjoy a half-day guided tour to Montserrat Monastery with round-trip AC coach transfers from Barcelona.
- You’ll Get: You'll get a live expert guide in English or Spanish (as per option selected) leading a guided tour of Montserrat Monastery, offering insights into its history and significance. See the famous Black Madonna, access the Montserrat audiovisual exhibit, and enjoy a tasting of local liquors unique to the region.
- Basilica: Visit Montserrat’s historic basilica, home to the Black Madonna.
- Museum: Explore Montserrat’s museum, featuring art by masters like Dalí, Picasso, and Caravaggio.
- Montserrat Audiovisual Exhibit: Gain deeper insights into Montserrat’s history, culture, and monastic life through interactive displays.
Explore Montserrat and enjoy a guided tasting experience paired with a local farmhouse lunch.
- Day Out: Enjoy a half-day guided tour to Montserrat Monastery with round-trip AC coach transfers from Barcelona.
- You’ll Get: You'll get a live expert guide in English or Spanish (as per option selected) leading a guided tour of Montserrat Monastery, offering insights into its history and significance. See the famous Black Madonna, access the Montserrat audiovisual exhibit, and enjoy a tasting of local liquors unique to the region.
- Basilica: Visit Montserrat’s historic basilica, home to the Black Madonna.
- Museum: Explore Montserrat’s museum, featuring art by masters like Dalí, Picasso, and Caravaggio.
- Montserrat Audiovisual Exhibit: Gain deeper insights into Montserrat’s history, culture, and monastic life through interactive displays.
Inclusions
- Guided tour of Montserrat Monastery & vineyard
- AC coach transfers from Barcelona
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Wine tasting
- 3-course lunch with wine (as per option selected)
- Wine & tapas brunch (as per option selected)
- Tip: Swing by the gift shop for a range of religious souvenirs and crafts. Don’t forget to taste cookies baked by nuns at the bakery counter!
- The majority of the Monastery complex is accessible to wheelchair users.
- Strict dress code: It is mandatory to cover shoulders and knees for both men and women. Flipflops aren't allowed.
- Be ready for a brisk walk up to the Black Madonna.
- Please note that the order of your visit may be subject to change.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Pub Tours
From Vermouth to classic cocktails, many Barcelona food tours showcase the culture of Catalonia. Barcelona is home to hundreds of bars, some new and glitzy and some old and rustic.
Tapas Tours
Tapas are platters of food, consisting of either meat or bread. There are many tapas bars in the city, and it is a part of the deeply ingrained culture of Catalonia. If you are in the city, a Barcelona tapas tour is a must-do.
Cooking Tours
Learn how to make these delicacies and watch the masters make them in front of your eyes. These are hidden treasures and through the best Barcelona food tours, you will be able to unearth these gems and enjoy for yourself.
Wine Tours
The Catalan region is known for a very special sparkling wine called Cava, which is readily available in Barcelona. You can enjoy this on various Barcelona food tours.
Secret Food Tours
Visit some of the oldest eateries in the city and enjoy foods that are not known commercially to tourists. These food tours are a great way to eat foods that are only served in a few places.
Traditional Food Tours
Dine in places rich in tradition and history. The unique advantage of these secret food tours Barcelona is that these locations are not run like well-funded restaurants and aim to provide a unique and authentic experience.
Food & Markets Tours
There are many markets in the city and the influx of fresh produce allows various tapas bars and restaurants to set up in these markets. They will serve you some of the most delectable foods straight from the farm.
Chocolates and Sweets Tours
Barcelona is home to a great number of patisseries, chocolate shops, and bakeries. These Barcelona food tours let you enjoy these savory delights.
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Top 5 Must-Eat Foods on a Barcelona Food Tour
Croquetas
A potato-based dish filled with cheese and meat, Iberico ham, in particular, is very popular in Barcelona. It is perhaps the most famous food you can try in Barcelona and all of the Barcelona food tours have tapas bars that serve these all day long.
Bombas
A dish similar to the croqueta, the bomba is a ball of mashed potato and meat, coated in breadcrumbs. These can be either bite-sized or large like the size of tennis balls. You can eat this with aioli.
Blistered Pepper
A local delicacy, the Catalans use Padron pepper, which is very mild and grill it to a char. It is served with sea salt sprinkled on top and a side of aioli.
Spanish Omelet
A kind of omelet that is reserved for the kings, the Spanish omelet is a dish that is not only a breakfast food but can be had all day long. Filled with onions, potatoes, and chunks of ham, Spanish omelets are rich dishes that can be found in tapas bars across the city.
Pa amb Tomaquet
Sliced bread with fresh tomatoes, olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt, Pa amb tomàquet is a mandatory order in Barcelona. Each restaurant and tapas bar has its own variation of the dish.