About this experience
A premium full-day Catalan tour combining Montserrat and a gourmet lunch. The morning is spent visiting the Monastery, the Basilica and the Black Madonna with a local guide; the afternoon is a three-course meal at Bages 964 restaurant, with unique, amazing panoramic views of the Montserrat massif.
The day begins with a guided visit of Montserrat, a mountain sanctuary that has welcomed pilgrims for over a thousand years. You will explore the Monastery and the Basilica with your local guide and visit the throne of La Moreneta (the Black Madonna), patroness of Catalonia, without waiting in queue.
The tour then heads into the Catalan wine country to Bages 964, a gourmet restaurant surrounded by the vineyards of the D.O. Pla de Bages, with a 10th-century medieval castle and its historic winery within the same area. The lunch is a three-course menu — starter, main course and dessert with options to choose from — with 2 glasses of Catalan wine (red or white) per person included.
At a glance
- Duration: 7 hr
What is included
- Pre-booked entry to the Black Madonna (skip the queue)
- Guided visit to Montserrat Monastery and Basilica
- Air-conditioned coach round-trip from Barcelona
- English-speaking local guide (accompanies the group from Barcelona through Montserrat)
- Gourmet three-course lunch at Bages 964 restaurant (if option selected)
- 2 glasses of Catalan wine (red or white) included with the meal (if option selected)
Not included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Additional drinks beyond the 2 glasses of wine included with the meal
- Bottles of wine to take home (purchase available on site, shipping abroad possible)
- Tips and gratuities
- Anything not explicitly listed under “Included”
Itinerary and highlights
The day begins with a guided visit of Montserrat, a mountain sanctuary that has welcomed pilgrims for over a thousand years
You will explore the Monastery and the Basilica with your local guide.
Thanks to our pre-booked access, visit the throne of La Moreneta (the Black Madonna), patroness of Catalonia, without waiting in queue. The guide covers the history, the traditions and the artistic heritage of the monastery along the way.
The tour then heads into the Catalan wine country to Bages 964, a gourmet restaurant surrounded by the vineyards of the D.O. Pla de Bages, with a 10th-century medieval castle and its historic winery within the same area. The lunch is a three-course menu — starter, main course and dessert with options to choose from — with 2 glasses of Catalan wine (red or white) per person included.
Return to Barcelona in the mid-afternoon. A premium option in our Montserrat catalogue, designed for couples, gourmets, anniversary travellers and special occasions.
Meeting and pickup information
- Once in Barcelona Nord Bus Station, check-in at our Castlexperience office. Arrive 20 minutes before the tour starts to check in.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Castlexperience Wine Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Available tour options
- Inclusions: Guided tour including Montserrat, access to the Black Madonna & Basilica. Duration: 7 hours 3-course lunch & wine tasting: Organic wine and a gourmet lunch at Bages 964, with panoramic views of Montserrat. Full experience: The most complete option of this tour, with Montserrat, wine and lunch all included.
- Inclusions: This tour includes a Montserrat tour, access to the Black Madonna & Basilica, the cogwheel and 1 hour of free time. Duration: 6 hours No lunch included: The wine and the gourmet lunch are not included in this option.
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