The experience was fine but the description I paid for said entry to the black Madonna (skip the lines) which was the main thing we wanted to do but the tour guide skipped this and we never got to see the black Madonna. This trip was a once in a lifetime trip for my husbands birthday and now he will never get to see it. I even asked twice about it before we left trying to go see the Black Madonna but we never got to go. I would not have signed up and paid so much money for this tour if that had not been included in the tour description. I’ve requested a refund. If you want to see the black Madonna this tour isn’t for you because it’s not actually included. So disappointed.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- 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)
Excludes
- 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”
- Black Madonna entrance
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Once in Barcelona Nord Bus Station, check-in at our Castlexperience office. Arrive 20 minutes before the tour starts to check in.
Return
- Once in Barcelona Nord Bus Station, check-in at our Castlexperience office. Arrive 20 minutes before the tour starts to check in.
Itinerary
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.
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Reviews
Delph, she was an absolute pleasure, very humorous & phenomenal personality. Highly recommend, wonder day. She is extremely knowledgeable!!
we love Lesly ! Very knowledgeable and charismatic ❤️
The title of this Tour said Wine and Lunch neither of which were served Ann and included with this Tour. Best to check with the Tour company to see what you’re really getting because we did not get what we were promised.
I fell in love with Delph. Her knowledge captivated me. Her interest, her passion, her knowledge transcends just a tour. Whole everything on the tour was magnificent to experience. Having Delph as our ambassador made it so much more. I would recommend seeking her out on this tour as it made for the best experience.
Best staff and views. Could not have asked for a better day!
I had an absolutely wonderful time on this Spanish winery tour today! Our guide, Luca, was fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and full of passion for wine and local culture. He made the whole experience so enjoyable and engaging, from the vineyard walk to the tasting session. I learned a lot, enjoyed delicious wines, and felt truly welcomed throughout the day. Highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants a fun, authentic, and memorable wine experience in Spain!
Dear Lesly, Thank you so much for your time and for the very interesting and engaging introduction to the history of Spain. We truly enjoyed every minute of it. It was fascinating, informative, and a wonderful way to learn more about Spain and its rich history. Many thanks again for such an enjoyable experience! Warm regards, Andra
This tour overall and Anthony our tour guide were fantastic! Anthony was very knowledgeable about the area and the history. Plenty of free time to walk around the town and hike the trail to St John’s cross. After our visit to Montserrat, we had a lunch at the winery followed by a wine tasting. Anthony was fantastic in his description of each of the wines and the proper way to taste them. Afterward, we had about an hour of free time to relax at the winery where you could purchase additional wine by the glass or bottle. I highly recommend this tour and if you have Anthony as your tour guide, consider yourself lucky!
Anthony was incredible! So knowledgeable and kind. We appreciated his humor and recommendations throughout the day! From start to finish it was the perfect day! We have been to a lot of wineries but Anthony was the FIRST person to actually teach us how to properly taste and enjoy a glass of wine. 10 out of 10 For me!! Thank you Anthony!!
Thais was a WONDERFUL guide and the reason the experience was a 10/10. She was so charismatic and funny and knowledgeable. Learned a lot of good actually important things compared to other tours I’ve done. If possible I would recommend anyone to do this tour with her again. Food at the location was a little lackluster would be my only tiny gripe.
Carla is super friendly and shares many knowledge of making wine.
AMAZING!! Gorgeous views, wonderful history, yummy lunch and wine tour! We had the best time. Yeria was knowledgeable and so helpful. We loved it!
I agree with other contributors this is a wonderful tour. The bus ride, Cogwheel train and ride back to bus station very good. Monastery and Serrated mountains were forever to remember. Vince our tour guide shared so much knowledge for monastery and winery. Please be aware the weather in September is still very hot….our experience in Spain has been very welcoming and locating check in at Castle experience at the bus station was very easy. They open at 9 am Took a Freenow (Lyft)from hotel and it was about 9.00 for 4 people
Our guide Luca was great. Very knowledgeable in the history of the area. Went out of his way to insure everyone in the group was involved and comfortable.
Busy day. Fun going up in the funicular. Nice wine. Having a glass at the bar was expensive as I didn't see a price list
Anays was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and helpful throughout the tour. My husband and I really enjoyed this tour & would highly recommend this for everyone.
Ale and his team were funny, informative, and very hospitable for our trip to Monserrat! It really made the trip out easy and fun!
Excellent tour and a very nice day! One we will always remember! Our guide Xavi was great, very knowledgeable and funny too. I highly recommend this tour and ask for Xavi!
Ale.. what an absolute wonderful human being you are Thank you for a wonderful day.. you can definitely tell you love your job and enjoy meeting new people. Thank you for a fabulous day. Your enthusiasm and friendliness is contagious.
Montserrat was beyond our expectations. The views dramatic and unique of any mountain range in the world...I think 🤔 Our guide Luca was outstanding great information presented so we'll to be interesting and amusing. His wine knowledge was outstanding and very helpful to the eating and drinking enjoyment Very pleased overall
We loved this tour. Great way to venture out of Barcelona, see the countryside and learn about Spain’s history. Ale was a great tour guide! Thought us a ton and always had a smile on his face!
Yerai was the best guide! Funny, entertaining, knowledgeable and excellent with time management. My husband and I had the best time - thank you!
The whole day was totally awesome! Our guide Al, was extremely knowledgeable and answered all questions with a smile . He is adorable. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who asks.
Anthony was a great guide and the tour was amazing. Had an opportunity to sample 3 different wines and learn about Monserrat. Great experience and would recommend!!
We had an awesome experience with Thais, our tour guide. We had a chance to learn even more about wine. Thais is a great narrator and explained in detail. Thank you Thais.
Thias was an excellent guide from start to finish we enjoyed her sense of humour her knowledge we felt at ease during our excursion
Everything was soo perfect and marcal was so professional and helpful
Vince was a brilliant guide who was friendly, knowledgeable & passionate. He was organised, but also made the trip a lot of fun. Monserrat is a beautiful location & definitely worth visiting. Lunch at the winery was a wonderful way to finish the day.
Vince was outstanding. Very energetic and knowledgeable. If you ever have a choice, Vince is the one to go with.
The best part was the service and the treatment from the guide (Carla). Very professional, very kind, and with a lot of passion for her work
Excellent. I liked it a lot. I return again.
Great guides Guillem, Delphine and Vincent, clear explanations and very pleasant visit.
A very nice experience The guide is very nice Thank you very much
Excellent guide with a lot of information and very friendly. We had an excellent day
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