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Montserrat mountain view with Church of Santa Maria de Montserrat monastery, Spain in the background.

Montserrat Monastery in Catalonia's mountains, historic architecture with audio guide.

Montserrat Monastery entrance with tourists exploring the historic site in Barcelona, Spain.

Guided tour inside Montserrat Monastery, showcasing intricate architecture and historical artifacts.

tourists with guide during Montserrat Guided Tour

Lunch with a view of Montserrat Monastery, Spain, during a guided tour.

Lunch gathering during Montserrat monastery tour, Barcelona.

Montserrat Monastery cogwheel train journey from Barcelona with scenic mountain views.

4.4(36)

From Barcelona: Montserrat Day Trip with Black Madonna, Tasting Experience & Lunch

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€79.95

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6 hr. - 8 hr.

Guided tour

Transfers included

Itinerary

TOTAL DURATION8 hours

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START POINT

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66 km

64 minutes

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.

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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4.4

36 ratings

What our guests say

Christopher

Mar 2025Verified booking

4/5

The location was great and our guide was very knowledgeable, answered questions and guided us through the experience. It started off a little confusing because of the 3 groups but we worked it out. The meal was excellent. The only down side, the rack-railway? Was this the funacular as we paid for this ourselves. Also not really a full day with just 1hr45 free time. I would have loved to do the walks but time was limited, I would describe this trip as more of a 2/3 of a day.

Victoria

May 2025Verified booking

5/5

Susana

May 2025Verified booking

4/5

Martin

Mar 2025Verified booking

5/5

Vincent

Mar 2025Verified booking

5/5

Pennye

Apr 2025Verified booking

2/5

Tour also said "hike to Black Madonna". This tour did not include viewing the Madonna

Vadym

Apr 2025Verified booking

1/5

Darren

Jan 2025Verified booking

4/5

The guides were knowledgeable and very friendly

Atul

Jan 2025Verified booking

5/5

Paul

Oct 2024Verified booking

5/5

The booking experience was very good and the excursion was an excellent value! Isabele, our tour guide was very informative, charming and funny; the only clarification needed in the description is that the train down runs on the weekends only and during the week, the way down is via gondola.

Michale

Oct 2024Verified booking

3/5

No welcome drink on arrival. Monastery was magnificent, cable car ride was stunning

Beverley

Oct 2024Verified booking

5/5

Roger our guide was great and the place is amazing, only wished I had more time there.

Randi

Nov 2024Verified booking

5/5

Maria

Nov 2024Verified booking

5/5

Willermine

Sep 2024Verified booking

5/5

Siddhardha

Aug 2024Verified booking

5/5

Loved the trip and Mateo was excellent. His friendly nature and knowledge was excellent. We will definitely use headout for our next holiday.

Veronique

Jul 2024Verified booking

5/5

We loved everything about this tour. The guide Trini was amazing, the food was tasty, the visit was a perfect mix between teaching and free time. We would do it again in a heartbeat.

Patricia

Jun 2024Verified booking

3/5

The tour guides were excellent, especially Javi. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and funny. Tapas lunch and wine tasting were good. Not enough time allotted to explore Montserrat and ride to the mountain top or take the cogwheel train. Basilica was as described.

Pauline

Jun 2024Verified booking

5/5

The Guided trip to Montserrat with lunch at a farmhose was a great experience. Nice, local food for lunch together with other people joining the trip.

Franz

Aug 2024Verified booking

5/5

The guide was very competent. The Monastery was very imposant. We liked The church. The lunch was very good.

VIRANIN

Jul 2024Verified booking

4/5

Pleasant trip. Very professional guide

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Viktoriia

Aug 2024Verified booking

5/5

Cemanuel

Aug 2024Verified booking

5/5

Verneta

Jul 2024Verified booking

5/5

Cynthia

Jul 2024Verified booking

5/5

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Spanish culture and cuisine are synonymous with excellence. From flavors that come from Northern Africa to a European influence that adds flair, there is something for everyone. When visiting Barcelona as a tourist, you might not be able to sample all of the extraordinary options that are available. The best way to enjoy Spanish food is through Barcelona food tours. Each of these Barcelona food tours takes you on a different journey through the heart of Barcelona, introducing you to scrumptious foods. Through a guided food tour, you will be able to discover foods from places unknown as well as some world-renowned restaurants.

Why Take a Barcelona Food Tour

Through the best Barcelona food tours, you can enjoy some of the most delicious meals and some of the tastiest wines that the Catalan countryside has to offer.

Explore local cuisine like it's meant to be: A lot of the foods served on Barcelona food tours are prepared by locals in methods that have been passed down from generation to generation.
Visit scenic cafes in streets unknown: Many of the places on Barcelona Tapas tours are small cafes, nestled in a cranny near a street. However, do not be fooled by its small description, these cafes often have some of the most delectable foods and offer some of the best views of the city.
Sip on the best wines in the regions: You will be able to try out some of the red and white wines that are made in Catalan vineyards and have a unique taste.
Visit neighborhoods dedicated to the love of food: Through Barcelona tours by locals, you will be able to discover places such as Poble Sec, which has now become a hub for modern Spanish cuisine with a flair.
Enjoy a day out in a local market: Markets are teeming with fresh produce, they are also full of tapas bars, where you can sample some fresh cuts of meats and fruits.

Types of Barcelona Food Tours

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.

5 Best Barcelona Food Tours

Wanderbeak

A 4-hour food tour that takes you on a culinary journey through the heart of the city. One of the best Barcelona food tours, you can eat heartily from lunch to dinner. Featuring the best tapas bars and restaurants, it is a great way to eat and learn more about the city.

Foodlover Tour

The best way to enjoy the local food markets is through the Foodlover tour. This tour takes you to a less crowded and touristy market in Eixample, where you can sample over 12 different dishes along the way. Top it all off with a dessert from a local bakery.

Barcelona Eat Local

A great way to experience old and new traditions, the Barcelona Eat Local tour takes you on a journey through Barcelona’s old fishing neighborhood where there are many prominent tapas bars. The journey continues as the tour takes you to Barcelona’s latest trend, craft beer.

Devour Barcelona

Enjoy some of the finest wines on offer with Devour Barcelona. You get to taste some of the finest reds, whites and sparkling wine Catalonia has to offer. You will also get to learn about the process and even enjoy some delicious tapas on the tour.

Barcelona Taste

This tour takes you to the new-age Poble Sec district, with many young chefs experimenting with Spanish cuisine. You will also be able to try out pintxos bars, which are a new take on tapas bars and serve food on skewers and sticks.

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.

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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.

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Your Barcelona Food Tour Experience

A city is defined by its people and culture. For a tourist, there is no better way to experience a new place than through the eyes of a local. A Barcelona food tour not only lets you enjoy the same places that locals frequent, but it also gives a chance to interact with the people who are the pillars of Catalan culture.

Through the best Barcelona food tours, not only do you get to savor some delicious foods, but also learn more about how the food came to be and how the many cultures shaped the city.

Where to Find Barcelona Food Tours & Tickets

There is perhaps one resource for booking food tours that is far better than others and that is online portals like Barcelona-Tickets and Headout. Not only will you get the relevant information about the tour, but you will also be able to choose from a plethora of different options.

The sheer number of Barcelona food tours might be overwhelming, however, online portals list out the pros and cons and help you compare options very effectively. They will help you choose an option that gives you the most bang for your buck while you sit in the comfort of your home.

Know Before You Go

Book in advance: By booking your Barcelona food tours in advance, you are saving yourself from a world of hassle.
Learn a bit of Catalan: A lot of the people running the restaurants are Catalan natives and might not speak Spanish, learn a little bit of Catalan to help.
Always carry cash: A purchase under 10 Euros means that you cannot use your card to swipe.
Speak up: You must speak up to your waiter and ask for the bill, water or more food if you need it. Waiters in Spain do not wait around and are required to be called upon.
Tip the waiter: It is a good gesture to tip your waiter 10% of your bill and is customary in Spain to do so.