Montserrat private tour with wine tasting at 2 cellars & Cogwheel

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Montserrat private tour- Description

This Montserrat Private Tour with wine tasting at 2 wineries is the ideal way to discover 2 of Catalonia’s most remarkable highlights in a single, seamless day. Begin with a comfortable pickup from your accommodation before heading to the iconic Montserrat Mountain. Enjoy a scenic ride up to the monastery by cable car or rack railway, taking in breathtaking views as you ascend. Once at the top, your expert local guide will lead you on a personalized visit through the monastery grounds, sharing the history, legends, and cultural significance of this spiritual landmark. Following this cultural immersion, continue to the renowned Penedès wine region for 2 tasting sessions at boutique cellars. One of them will be a comprehensive winery visit accompanied by a high-quality Catalan lunch.

Tour highlights

  • Begin the day effortlessly with pickup right at your accommodation (or closest possible point). From the very first moment, everything is taken care of so you can simply relax and enjoy.

 

  • Ascend to Montserrat by cable car or rack railway, watching the landscape transform as the jagged peaks rise dramatically before you. The mountain doesn’t just appear; it reveals itself. You will understand why barceloneses love montserrat so much!

 

  • Explore Montserrat alongside a warm and engaging guide who blends history, legend and storytelling with the trained palate of a certified sommelier specializing in the wines of the Barcelona region. This is not just a guided visit but rather a conversation you will enjoy.

 

  • Leave the mountain behind and journey into the rolling vineyards of Penedès. At a boutique winery, enjoy premium cava and carefully crafted wines in an intimate, welcoming setting where quality always comes before quantity.

 

  • The experience continues at one of the region’s most beautiful estates. Walk through the vines, discover the winemaking philosophy, savor a curated tasting and sit down to a leisurely lunch featuring local, seasonal products: an elegant yet authentic celebration of Catalonia.

This Private tour of Montserrat includes

Professional Guide

Spend the day with a highly experienced and friendly wine expert, who will accompany you through Montserrat and the surrounding wine country, offering both cultural insight and deep knowledge of local wines.

Modern vehicle with AC

Travel comfortably in a modern sedan or minivan (depending on group size), fully equipped with air conditioning to ensure a pleasant journey.

Gourmet Tapas Lunch

Enjoy an exclusive tapas lunch at the winery, thoughtfully paired with wine for a complete gastronomic experience.

Exclusive winery visits and tastings

Experience 2 stops at wineries: a guided tour of an excellent winery, and 2 wine tasting sessions, where you’ll taste 3 to 4 exceptional cavas and fine wines in an intimate and authentic setting.

Hotel Pickup & Drop-off

Benefit from convenient pickup and drop-off at your hotel or accommodation within Barcelona’s city center.

Taxes & services

21% Spanish Taxes (VAT). Complimentary water

Practical information & Dietary restrictions

Hotel pick-up is scheduled for 08:00, unless your guide contacts you beforehand with an updated time. If your accommodation is not easily accessible by car, our local team will provide the nearest convenient meeting point. Please make sure to include your accommodation details and any dietary restrictions in the booking form so we can ensure a smooth and personalized experience.

Private Montserrat tour with tastings at 2 wineries

Below is a sample itinerary for your day. Please note that timings may vary depending on availability and the winery’s schedule.

08:00 – Hotel Pick-up
Your day begins with a comfortable pickup from your hotel or accommodation in central Barcelona. Enjoy a scenic drive as your guide introduces you to the history of Montserrat, the traditions of Catalonia, and the rich wine culture of the region.
Stop #1 - Privat Montserrat tour
At 08:45, you’ll ascend the mountain by cable car or rack railway, taking in the spectacular views as you approach the monastery. Around 09:00, you’ll arrive at Montserrat, where your expert guide will lead you through the Royal Basilica and Monastery, the surrounding natural park, and the legendary Black Madonna, one of Spain’s most revered pilgrimage icons. Around 10:00, you’ll descend the mountain and continue your journey toward the Penedès wine region.
Stop #2 - Boutique Winery Experience
At approximately 12:00, you’ll arrive at a boutique family-owned winery for your first tasting of premium wines or cavas.
Stop #3 - Boutique Winery Experience 2
Then, around 13:00, you’ll visit one of the most beautiful estates in the Penedès, where you’ll enjoy a guided tour, a curated tasting, and a delicious lunch of local products paired with exceptional wines, all in a charming and exclusive setting.
Return to Barcelona
Around 15:00, it’s time to head back to Barcelona, taking with you the unforgettable memories of this exceptional private tour. You can expect to arrive at your hotel around 16:00, depending on traffic as you approach the city center.

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Reviews

The tour was exactly what we were looking for, and the balance between wine and culture was perfect for us. We were also lucky with the weather because it rained nonstop the night before, but we woke up to a sunny day. Enric was a fantastic guide, and we felt like we were with a friend.
Terrace at winery to enjoy wine tasting
Janet, Detroit

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Price per person based on booking for 3. Prices vary based on number of people. Larger groups request a larger vehicle
Or contact us if you do not find availability

Why with us and Terms

  • Is this a private tour? This is a private tour. This means car or minivan is not shared and a private local guide will accompany you during the day.
  • Dietary restrictions.  The tour can accomodate nearly all possible dietary restrictions. You will be requested to provide dietary restrictions through the booking process.
  • What it the pick -up time in Barcelona? Pick-up is typically at around 9:00 AM but it is confirmed on a case by case basis
  • At what time will we be back in Barcelona? At around 17:30. Arrival depends on the traffic found approaching Barcelona center
  • Can I be picked up at the airport or port of Barcelona? Yes, this can be an option. Contact us in such case.
  • Can I pay with Amex? You need to contact us to be able to book with Amex
  • Can I play with a paypal account? You need to contact us if you wish to pay using Paypal

  • Can I have the name of the wineries we will visit? We do not advertise the names of the wineries visited and prefer not to provide them to ensure we keep the exclusivity of the tour to its maximum for our customers. We only visited small, top wineries that fit perfectly well into the schedule for the day.  

  • Can I propose which wineries to visit? We understand you may love some wines and would like to visit the winery where they are produced. We are happy to listen to your preferences but please bear in mind that some wines are great, but the wineries not worth visiting. Please bear also in mind that some wineries do not accept visits or are not available on many days. Lastly, visiting certain wineries may imply a huge detour. The local team is expert in the area and will ensure your tour includes amazing wineries.

Winetourismspain.com is the most secure, easy and best way to experience the fantastic wineries  during your stay in Barcelona. Not only can we save you the time and effort of organising your winery visits in English, we can also offer you the opportunity to explore the area in luxury and comfort with your own experienced wine expert guide for the day, and really get to know the wineries and high quality wines in the area.

We only work with the best guides and wine producers near Barcelona. We are experts in the region and our customers count on our knowledge to build the perfect tour on the chosen day.

You can make your reservation by selecting an available date from the calendar. Then select the number of people.  To proceed to the payment page click “BOOK NOW”.

If you are booking well in advance and prefer to pay a 30% deposit to reserve your date, please contact us by clicking on Contact Us” and we can then send you a payment link for the deposit

If cancelled 30 days before the start of your trip, 15% of the total services cost will be deducted. For cancellations within 30 days of the starting date of the service, 30% of the total cost will be charged. Tours cancelled 7 days or less prior to the first day of your trip are non-refundable. We advise that you consider purchasing Trip Cancellation / Travel Insurance.

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