Our guide was very knowledgeable and communicated well with the group. The views at Montserrat were amazing. If you’re not in good shape I would recommend to skip the hike to see the cross on the mountain side. Although I would recommend this tour when in Barcelona.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Licensed and passionate tour guide
- Tasting of three signature D.O. Pla de Bages estate wines
- Cogwheel Train on our way down from Montserrat
- Traditional Catalan tapas lunch with dessert
- Winery and vineyard visit including Wine Tasting
- Private coach transport round-trip from Barcelona
Excludes
- Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- The tour guide will be waiting at the meeting point, holding a red burgundy umbrella
Return
- The tour guide will be waiting at the meeting point, holding a red burgundy umbrella
Itinerary
Montserrat is a mountain top monastery situated on top of an unusual rock mountain. It is the highest point of the Catalan lowlands. Montserrat monastery hosts “la Moreneta”, also called Black Madonna. The legend says that the benedictine monks found the statue, and they could not move the statue to build their monastery, so they decided to construct it around the statue. Montserrat was designated as a National Park in 1987. Nowadays, it is a site of pilgrimage for people around the world. Once in Montserrat, enjoy a 45-minute small group guided tour, and then you will have 2 hours to explore on your own. You can visit the Museum, taste the monastery’s homemade liquor, go for an easy walk to Saint Miguel's cross for an incredible viewpoint, go up the Sant Joan Funicular, take wonderful pictures, buy local products from the farmer's market, and more.
The origin of the monastery is uncertain, but it is believed that the Virgin of Monsterrat (La Moreneta) was found around 880. (8.30 am and 1.30 pm tours include tickets to La Moreneta). According to the legends, the monks built the monastery around the statue. The monastery still functions to this day with over 70 monks. The basilica of Montserrat began its construction in the 16th century, and now houses an art museum. It is also the place where la Escolania, one of the oldest Boys’ Choirs in Europe, performs during religious ceremonies (you can listen to them on the 9.30 am tour).
Once we finish our Montserrat visit, our transport will take you to a 12th century traditional farmhouse on a family-owned winery in the Bages region. Here, you will delight in a Traditional Catalan tapas lunch
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Reviews
Miro, our guide, was a delight. Knowledgable, personable and professional. We spent a lovely 2 hours enjoying a Catholic mass at the Basilica before exploring the interesting museum. The lunch and wine tasting experience was a pleasant way to finish our trip. Thank you Miro, we wish you and your lovely family all the best for the future 😎💛🙏
Very good, well explained and very educational
Wonderful experience and a fantastic tour. Montserrat was amazing. The monestary, mountain top views, and a cog wheel train ride down the mountain. Milo, our guide, was terrific. He knows all the history of Spain and the best places to visit.
Full day tour. Miro was great! Started out with Montserrat (and Funicular) informative tour. After off to wine tour with lunch! Everything was well coordinated from meetup spot to free roaming at Montserrat! Favorite part was the winery, beautiful weather great wine! Tour was medium group less than 20. So felt personal and interactive. Money well spent! We learned about Barcelona history during the drive so time went quick.
Great Birthday trip with my partner. Miro was fantastic!
We had a wonderful day touring Montserrat and Oller del Mas Winery with our guide, Xavi. The experience was excellent from start to finish. The day began with a visit to the beautiful Montserrat Monastery, where Xavi shared insightful historical and cultural information that brought the site to life. His knowledge, professionalism, and friendly demeanor made the visit especially enjoyable. After Montserrat, we headed to Oller del Mas Winery for lunch. The meal was very enjoyable and thoughtfully paired with the winery's wines, providing a relaxing break before the afternoon activities. The highlight of the day was the winery tour and tasting. We have participated in tastings in Napa Valley and other well-known wine regions, and we found the experience at Oller del Mas to be on par with, and in some respects even better than, many of them. The wines were excellent, the setting was beautiful, and the presentation was engaging and informative. We highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Barcelona who wants to combine history, culture, scenic landscapes, and outstanding wine in a single day. Special thanks to Xavi for making it such a memorable experience.
Xavi was a great guide! He presented the information well & in an easy to understand manner. His knowledge of the Montserrat monastery & the winery was outstanding. He made sure everyone was included & had an enjoyable time. Highly recommend for this tour.
Xavi at Castlexperience Wine Tours made our day extraordinary. He was funny, articulate, knowledgeable, and made the tour the best that we have had while in Barcelona. If you are lucky enough to get him as your guide, he will provide you with a wonderful experience!
Very bad experience. They left me behind. I seek a refund.
Miro was fantastic as a guide and very knowledgeable and know much about the history of the places we visited.
Miro is an outstanding tour guide and made our day !
Our guide Ori was fantastic!!! So much history and great explanations! He was very personable and responsive to our questions. Great tour!
Incredible from start to finish. Safe and comfortable bus and train rides, the church was breathtaking, so many options during your free time (the cheese tents are a must), the Winery was stunning and lunch was delicious. Thais is THE BEST guide - hilarious, knowledgeable and relatable. All of the guides were very kind and funny.
The tour was fabulous!!! Our guide Miro had lots of knowledge to share about spanish and catalonian history. He interwove his information with humor and personal stories. He was a "darling". LOL. Montserrat was stunning. I want to go back. Taking the small touring Mercedes upto Montserrat and the train down was quiet special. The tapas and winery visit was lovely. A wonderful way to spend a day.
By far, the best experience I have had this entire trip, this was our first time and Miro and this tour were the highlight of our trip. Gracias. Highly recommended you will not be disappointed.
Miro our guide made the experience exceptional, he really goes the extra mile and is passionate about his job, he is very knowledgeable and hospitalable . Anyone who wants the tour needs to request a day with Miro!
Overall experience was great! Miro provided great perspective on the history and fun facts which make it more interesting and engaging
Miro did a fantastic job! He was extremely knowledgeable. Any questions we had, he had an answer with such detail and enthusiasm. Would recommend this to anyone! He made it fun and interactive.
We had an absolutely wonderful experience on our Montserrat tour! From the breathtaking scenery and fascinating history to the delicious lunch and wine tasting at the winery, the entire excursion was a memorable experience and one of the highlights of our visit to Barcelona. I would especially like to recognize our amazing tour guide, Miró, who made the experience even more special. He was extremely attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and professional throughout the day. His impressive knowledge of history, culture, wine, and a wide variety of subjects made every explanation interesting and educational. The winery visit and wine tasting were also highlights of the tour, offering a wonderful opportunity to learn more about local wines and the region's winemaking traditions. It was a perfect combination of culture, history, beautiful landscapes, great food, and wine. What truly stood out was Miró's passion for sharing his knowledge, his willingness to answer questions, and his ability to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable. I highly recommend this tour, especially if you're lucky enough to have Miró as your guide! Thank you, Miró, for making our visit to Montserrat such an unforgettable experience. Definitely worth every penny!
Miro was a wonderful guide. He made the tour incredibly interesting. He shared a wealth of unique information about the places visited and about Catalonia itself.
Miro was a fantastic guide. He was very knowledgeable and very personable. We really enjoyed our tour and will recommend it.
Trip was great. Miro kept the group engaged and provided a right amount of information and fun facts. Worth seeing the architecture and sights. Tasting was exceptional
Miro was the most passionate guide I have ever met. He really made this trip a memory to bring home. I have learned so much of history today. I can really recommend this trip to everyone !
We had a great time and our guide Miro made the experience even better.
We had such a great day with Miro. Great combination of history, nature, local knowledge, humour and wine! Highly recommended.
Miro was so so amazing. So knowledgeable and truly loves what he does. Cant recommend him enough as a tour guide.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Unforgettable Day at Montserrat and Oller del Mas — Thanks to Miro! What an absolutely wonderful experience! Our visit to the breathtaking Montserrat and the beautiful Oller del Mas vineyard was made all the more memorable by our exceptional tour guide, Miro. Miro is a true gentleman — charming, gracious, engaging, and extraordinarily knowledgeable. His understanding of Barcelona, Catalonia, Montserrat, and the region’s rich history and culture was remarkable. He brought the stories, traditions, and historical significance of each destination to life in a way that was both fascinating and entertaining. What truly sets Miro apart is his genuine passion for what he does. It is immediately apparent that he loves his work, his homeland, and sharing its treasures with visitors. His enthusiasm is infectious, and his ability to combine history, culture, and storytelling made the entire experience as educational as it was enjoyable. The spectacular beauty and spiritual atmosphere of Montserrat, followed by the delightful wine-tasting experience at the historic Oller del Mas estate, made for a truly memorable day. Having Miro as our guide elevated the experience from a lovely excursion to something genuinely special. I came away not only with wonderful memories but also with a much deeper appreciation for Catalonia, its people, and its extraordinary heritage. If you’re fortunate enough to have Miro as your guide, you’re in for a treat! He is a tremendous ambassador for Barcelona and Catalonia, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. Moltes gràcies, Miro! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, warmth, and passion with us. It was an absolute pleasure!
Miro was amazing! He was knowledgeable about so many things. You told him we were From. He knew something about every place. The timing of experience is great. We got a lot of information and I explore on our own. The ride on the train. Our bus driver was amazing. At Montserrat, we were able to go to market and get souvenirs. The scenery was great for picture taking. There were many people there to experience the church, and just to climb the mountain The honey and cheese was amazing. The wine experience was great with a full charcuterie board for each person and tasting of four wines. I learned so many things that I wouldn’t have learned on my own. The meet up point was right at a train station which we took from our hotel, which was very convenient. This was overall a 10/10 experience!
Great guide great weather and great fun! Lots of great information with a fun twist. Also plenty of on your own time to explore.
Miro was completely fantastic! He's knowledgeable about all things Barcelona, Food and Wine! I didn't want the tour to end. I would rebook with him on every tour.
Miro did an outstanding job. He made it interesting, fun, and a great day. We covered a lot of ground, but he made it absolutely fascinating. If I could get him a 10 star rating, I would!
The van was packed and cramped, left whoever was in the back seat, tight and uncomfortable The food and wine were not great and that was the comment from several people The guide needs to be more clear on what’s included and not in the money spent.
It was amazing. One of the best tours we have ever been on. We weren’t rushed and felt we had sufficient time at each stop. Especially the winery. And the wines were exceptional as was the lunch. And our tour guide Miro was amazing. He had a wealth of knowledge, was very friendly, and went out of his way to exceed our expectations. We really can’t say enough about him. It was an absolutely wonderful day and one of the highlights of our two week trip to Europe. Highly recommend.
Our guide Miro was fantastic, he made the experience personal, was very engaged and extremely knowledgeable. His passion for the work he was doing made the entire trip so much more than what we could have expected! Montserrat was breathtaking on so many ways and the wines at Oller De Mas, incredible! Well done!!!
What an incredible experience! From the breathtaking beauty of Montserrat to the wonderful winery lunch, every part of this tour was absolutely worth it. But what truly made this experience exceptional was our guide, Miro. His knowledge of the history, culture, and traditions of the region was impressive. He didn't just share information; he brought the stories to life with passion, enthusiasm, and a genuine love for what he does. He made the entire experience engaging, personal, and unforgettable. The visit to Montserrat was simply spectacular, and the winery experience was the perfect way to complete the day. Beautiful surroundings, delicious food, and a wonderful atmosphere. I've traveled quite a bit, and I can confidently say that a great guide can completely transform an experience. If you're visiting Barcelona, don't miss this tour. And if you're lucky enough to have Miro as your guide, you're in for something truly special. Five stars aren't enough! Highly recommended!
Delph and Kyra were exceptional guides. Delph was so interesting to listen to during the vineyard tour and wine tasting..she knows her stuff! The bus ride to and from Montserrat to the bus station was very easy and comfortable.
Had a great time exploring the historic sites and try delicious food and wine. The guide was informative and added personal touches throughout. The admission fee was more than reasonable for what was provided in the experience. The length of the visit was perfect because it left enough time in the evening to enjoy other experiences.
We absolutely loved our guide Miro for our full day tour of Monserrat and a wine tasting!! He gave us so much wonderful information and a history of Barcelona and Spain. I could tell that he was a very proud Catalonian! He had so much information about the areas that we were traveling through on our way to Montserrat, at Montserrat and then our wine tour to Oller del Mas! Thank for an excellent day, Miro!! (I can tell that he has a wonderful mother!) Our driver was excellent, too! I highly recommend Miro! So kind, helpful and knowledgeable!
Miro was AMAZING. He is better than google. He customizes the tour and makes it personal. He is well traveled and knows a little about EVERYTHING!! Mom and Dad, Miro did an amazing job!!
Traveled with my mom, we missed the bus at the pickup location due to torrential rains and lack of available taxis. Our guide, Miro, called us wondering if we were in our way to the pickup location. We explained our situation and he guided us through the steps to take in order to catch up with the tour in Monserrat. We were so stressed when we missed the tour bus, but Miro really saved the day for us and made it possible for us to still enjoy the tour. He was also a friendly, kind, and knowledgeable guide throughout the rest of the tour too. I highly recommend this tour, and if you are lucky enough to have Miro as your guide for the day then be prepare to have a fantastic experience.
The tour was amazing Miro was spectacular. He was very knowledgeable and personable. The wine testing was amazing. Overall I highly recommend this experience. Thank you Miro.
Miro was so informative and helpful. It was such an enjoyable day.
Miro gave us an excellent experience of the winery
The mountain ride was beautiful, but very windy. Once you get there, it is very special, if you don’t walk up to see the cross, check out the church and the art gallery and the pastries and the liquor tasting. All good things. But the best part was the farmhouse, lunch and wine tasting with our tour guide Miro, who was nothing short of a ball of fire. He knew so much about everything. And he worked very hard to make sure we had the best experience ever. For the people that didn’t walk to the cross, you don’t need that much time there. Also, the cogwheel train is scary but worth doing.
Absolutely brilliant tour! Best value for money tour we’ve done in Europe! Miro, the guide is knowledgeable and vibrant!
Miro was amazing, knowledgeable, and much more hilarious than I expected. I learned so much during our full day Montserrat tour and wine tasting. So happy to have chosen this tour and even happier that Miro was as amazing as he was!! Don't skip on this tour, Miro makes it amazing!!
We had a great tour with Miro. Very informative, well organized, and enjoyable. Montserrat was gorgeous and the wine tasting experience was great tasting local Catalan wines along with tapas. Miro was very knowledgeable and a great tour guide. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Barcelona.
The tour is great. Mira, our tour guide, did a wonderful job.
Our guide Miro made the experience even better!
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