From Barcelona: Montserrat Day Trip With Tasting Experience + Optional Lunch & Black Madonna Access

Combine history, nature, and local flavors on a full-day journey from Barcelona to Montserrat, with seamless round-trip transfers and fascinating insights into the monastery by an English-speaking guide.

Getting started

Meet your small group and guide at a designated central meeting point in Barcelona, where your tickets will be validated. You’ll then board your AC coach, which will usher you to the monastery.

What to expect

Montserrat Monastery

Perched on a jagged mountain range, Montserrat Monastery is one of Catalonia’s most important pilgrimage sites, famed for its Black Madonna and spiritual atmosphere.

Features

• Montserrat Monastery: Explore this stunning Gothic and Renaissance-style structure with an expert leading the way, in a group no bigger than 20 participants.

• AC coach transfers: Enjoy round-trip transfers from Barcelona in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach, eliminating the hassle of reaching the monastery yourself.

• Free time in Montserrat: Wander the monastery grounds, explore viewpoints, or visit local shops and cafés.

• Local blends tasting: Tour a traditional Catalan winery nestled in the countryside, savoring some of the best Catalan blends.

• Lunch with Tapas: Enjoy a locally sourced tapas meal served in a picturesque setting at the winery.

Upgrades

• Farmhouse lunch: Book tickets that get you a 3-course farmhouse lunch for the ultimate Catalan cultural experience.

• Black Madonna access: You can also upgrade your tickets to get access to the iconic Black Madonna, the iconic statue that sparked the monastery’s construction in the first place.

Know before you go

What to bring

• Carry a valid ID or passport to get your tickets validated.

• Wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes as the tour involves walking over uneven terrain.

• Carry sunscreen, sunhat, sunglasses, and a bottle of water, especially during summer months.

What's not allowed

• Strict dress code: Both men and women must wear clothing that covers their knees and shoulders.

• Wearing flip-flops into the monastery is a no-go.

• Shutterbugs, take note: flash photography is prohibited inside the basilica.

Accessibility

• This experience is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Additional information

• You must arrive at the designated meeting point 20 minutes before departure.

• Temperatures at the winery and Montserrat are generally more extreme than in Barcelona. Check the weather forecast for the day and dress accordingly.

• Infants under the age of 3 can join the tour for free. However, no meals or car seats are provided.

• Please note that the order of your visit may be subject to change.

• This experience may include alcoholic beverages. Availability is subject to age restrictions and local laws. Please carry a valid ID & drink responsibly.