Montserrat & Cava Winery Tour: Day Trip from Barcelona

7 hours

Max 15 people

Commentary: Guide · en

Barcelona, Spain

About this activity

Explore the beautiful Montserrat monastery before the crowds and visit a family-run cava winery on this carefully planned Barcelona day trip.

Highlights

Explore Montserrat before the crowds.
Visit Montserrat's basilica on a guided tour.
Tour a family-run cava winery with a farm-to-table lunch.
Learn about the cava production process.
Travel in a small group on a comfortable private minibus.

Full description

Trade the bustling streets of Barcelona for the tranquility of the Catalan countryside on this one-day escape. Join an in-the-know local guide and a small group to depart Barcelona bright and early via private transport, arriving in Montserrat before the crowds of the day arrive. Visit the basilica, where you'll have a view of the famous Black Madonna, and then explore the rest of the monastery. Afterwards, head to a family-run cava winery, where you’ll tour the vineyards, enjoy a homemade farm-to-table lunch, and see the bottling process firsthand.

Meet your guide and small group first thing in the morning at a convenient location in Barcelona and board a private minibus for the hour-long drive out to Montserrat. Along the way, your guide will give you a bit of information about Barcelona, Catalonia, and Montserrat itself to set the scene for your experience. It’ll still be early by the time you get to Montserrat, which means you’ll beat the crowds that tend to arrive later in the morning. First, you’ll explore the basilica and monastery founded in the 11th century with your guide. From the basilica, your guide will point out the famous Black Madonna (La Moreneta), a carved wooden statue from the 12th century that many pilgrims who visit Montserrat believe has healing powers. Throughout the visit, your knowledgeable guide will share stories of religion, nature, and history that will help you appreciate Montserrat more than if you had attempted to navigate this fascinating space on your own.

After the guided portion of your Montserrat visit, you’ll have a bit of free time to explore the site and its surroundings at your own pace. Visit the small yet impressive onsite art museum with paintings by Dalí and Picasso, hike to a nearby panoramic viewpoint, explore the local farmers market, or grab a cup of coffee in the café. Following your time at Montserrat, you’ll board the minibus once again for a short drive out to the nearby Penedes wine region. Your guide will share plenty of information about cava production during the trip, so you’ll know exactly what to expect upon arrival. Your final stop on this day trip is a family-run cava winery, where the owner will show you around. Sip a glass of welcome cava before heading out to the vineyards on a 4x4. Enjoy a relaxing stroll among the vines, and if in season, you may even have the chance to do a bit of pruning or grape-picking yourself. Then it's time for a homemade lunch prepared by the owner and his family. Sit down at an outdoor table overlooking the vineyard* and enjoy a delicious lunch with high quality regional products and paired with the bodega’s best wines. You’ll finish up with a look at the bottling and labeling process inside the production plant (one lucky guest will even get to take home a custom bottle) before heading back to Barcelona.
*In the event of rain or inclement weather, you'll enjoy a homemade farm-to-table lunch inside.

Included / Excluded

Local English-speaking guide
Expertly guided walking tour
Private round-trip transportation
Montserrat Basilica ticket
Farm-to-table lunch in the vineyard
Vineyard tour on 4x4 and exclusive bodega visit
Cava and wine tasting
Small group of max 15 people

Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Gratuities

Meeting point

Start Location

2 Passeig de Colom, Pg. de Colom, 2, Barcelona, ES

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a red bag or Devour Tours sign. This tour meets at Passeig de Colom, 2, next to a small supermarket called "Supermercat Colom" and restaurant Port Nou.

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Important information

Know before you book

This tour is in English.
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, gluten free (not celiac), dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women. Not recommended for Vegans.
This tour covers lunch, but not before 1pm.
In case of rain lunch will be inside la Bodega of la barraca.
Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Know before you go

Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
Due to the religious nature of Montserrat, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. You can bring extra covering (scarves, etc) to put on just before entering. Walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry.
Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.
Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team at info@takewalks.com after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients.
Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.