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Extended Montserrat, Tapas & Wine with Cogwheel Train
+6
7 horas y 30 minutos
English
Free cancellation if canceled at least 1 day before the start of the experience. 100 % of the reservation will be refunded if canceled 1 day or less before the start of the experience.
Description
What is the itinerary?
Montserrat
Your tour departs from central Barcelona, from which we will head for the village of Monistrol de Montserrat. From Monistrol we will take the “Cremallera de Montserrat”, a cogwheel train offering great views of the countryside and the mountain. Once at the Monastery your guides will then transmit their passion and knowledge of the landmark to you – history, legends and the importance of this site in the development of Catalonia. After walking through the monastery, you will have some free time for shopping at the Farmer’s Market or taking a few pictures at the Stairway to Heaven. If you are lucky, you will even have the chance to attend the performance of l'Escolania de Montserrat, the oldest Boys' Choir in Europe.*
*Please note that l’Escolania does not sing on Saturdays, school holidays, and several dates throughout the year. Booking required.
Oller del Mas Cellar
After Montserrat, you will head to Oller del Mas Cellar. Located in a 10th century castle at the feet of Montserrat, this organic family-run winery is surely one of a kind. Your local guide will lead a visit to the vineyards, the old family cellar, and certain private areas of the castle. To end this perfect day, you will sample three château organic wines served with a delicious local cold tapas lunch. Any dietary restrictions are catered for on this tour.
What should you know before you go?
Meet us at Castlexperience Office (1st Floor - Section B - Ticket office A, B or C). Estación de autobuses Barcelona Nord (North Bus Station)
The tour departs at 09:45 am – meet strictly at 9:25 am.
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.
What to bring?
- Comfortable shoes
- Suitable clothes for the weather
- Water
Included on booking:
Shared transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned bus
- Local English-speaking guide
- Cogwheel train ticket
- Guided visit to Montserrat Monastery
- 45 minutes free time at Montserrat*
- Multi-course local meal with wine (lunch option only)
- Delicious tapas lunch and dessert (tapas option only)
- Visit Oller del Mas vineyards, cellar, and castle
- Three local wine tasting
* The free time during this tour does not allow enough time to visit the Museum of Montserrat or ride the funicular. Check our full-day Montserrat, Food & Wine Tour if you are interested in these activities
Not included on booking:
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Tips and gratuities
Together let's take care of the environment and turn the future into a better destination. For a regenerative tourism.
