Full-Day Trip Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery & Cava Winery
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Is Full-Day Trip Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery & Cava Winery worth booking?
Full-Day Trip Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery & Cava Winery is a 7-hour experience in Barcelona, Spain, from $169 per person. It scores 79 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 217 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 79 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (217)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $169 per person
Explore outside Barcelona on this incredible day trip taking in the famous Montserrat Monastery and Black Madonna, before the crowds of the day arrive. Afterwards, head to a family-run cava winery, where you’ll tour the
What you get
- Private round-trip transportation
- Local English-speaking guide
- Farm-to-table lunch in the vineyard
- Penedes wine region
- Cava and wine tasting
- Vineyard tour on 4x4 and exclusive bodega visit
About this experience
Explore outside Barcelona on this incredible day trip taking in the famous Montserrat Monastery and Black Madonna, before the crowds of the day arrive. Afterwards, head to a family-run cava winery, where you’ll tour the vineyards, enjoy a homemade farm-to-table lunch, and see the bottling process firsthand. All in the comfort of your small group's private transfer and with an expert guide.
What's included
Included
- Private round-trip transportation
- Local English-speaking guide
- Farm-to-table lunch in the vineyard
- Penedes wine region
- Cava and wine tasting
- Vineyard tour on 4x4 and exclusive bodega visit
- Small group of 15 people or fewer
- Montserrat Basilica ticket
- Montserrat Monastery
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
What you'll see and do
Gothic Quarter
Meet your guide and small group first thing in the morning at a convenient location on the edge of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter. Board a private minibus for the hour-long drive out to Montserrat. Along the way, your guide will give you a bit of information about Barcelona, Catalonia, and Montserrat itself to set the scene for your experience.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Abadia De Montserrat
It’ll still be early by the time you get to Montserrat, so you’ll beat the crowds that tend to arrive later in the morning. Explore the basilica and 11th-century monastery with your guide. They'll share stories of religion, nature, and history that will help you appreciate Montserrat more than if you had attempted to navigate this fascinating space on your own. Among other stories, your guide will tell you about the famous Black Madonna (La Moreneta), a carved wooden statue from the 12th century that many pilgrims believe has healing powers. Your guide will also show you where you can see it from the basilica. After the guided portion of your Montserrat visit, you’ll have a 45-minutes of free time to explore the site and its surroundings at your own pace. Visit the small yet impressive onsite art museum with paintings by Dalí and Picasso, hike to a nearby panoramic viewpoint, explore the local farmers market, or grab a cup of coffee in the café.
150 minutes here · Admission included
Your final stop on this day trip is a family-run cava winery, where the owner will show you around. Sip a glass of welcome cava before heading out to the vineyards on a 4x4. Enjoy a relaxing stroll among the vines, and if in season, you may even have the chance to do a bit of pruning or grape-picking yourself. Then it's time for a homemade lunch prepared by the owner and his family. Sit down at an outdoor table overlooking the vineyard and enjoy a delicious lunch with high quality regional products and paired with the bodega’s best wines. You’ll finish up with a look at the bottling and labeling process inside the production plant (one lucky guest will even get to take home a custom bottle) before heading back to Barcelona.
150 minutes here
Gothic Quarter
Board the private bus for a comfortable ride back to Barcelona's city center after a full day exploring the Catalonian countryside.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Barcelona
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a red bag or Devour Tours sign. This tour meets at Passeig de Colom, 2, next to a small supermarket called "Supermercat Colom" and restaurant Port Nou.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a red bag or Devour Tours sign. This tour meets at Passeig de Colom, 2, next to a small supermarket called "Supermercat Colom" and restaurant Port Nou.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Devour Barcelona Food Tours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, gluten free (not celiac), dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women. Not recommended for Vegans.
- This tour covers lunch, but not before 1pm.
- In case of rain lunch will be inside la Bodega of la barraca.
- Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 217 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
7 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
217 verified traveler reviews for Full-Day Trip Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery & Cava Winery. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Very nice day trip from Barcelona
We enjoyed this activity. Our guide Alex was great, and also the driver Ricardo and Gina at the winery. We learned a lot about the vineyards and how cava is made. Lunch was simple but very tasty and made from local and seasonal ingredients. The wine and cava were excellent also. We bought a couple of bottles. Note however that it doesn’t include the ticket to see the Black Madonna up close, which was disappointing. You get to see her only from the nave, at a distance. Overall though we had a fantastic time and recommend this activity.
via Tripadvisor
Full Day Trip to Montserrat & Cava Winery – A Must-Do
We’ve been on many guided tours in many parts of the world, and Alex was truly outstanding. Her knowledge extended far beyond the scheduled stops. As we drove through the region, she brought everything around us to life by sharing the history, culture, and significance of the towns, landmarks, and landscapes we passed. By the time we arrived at the winery and later Montserrat, we already had a much deeper appreciation for what we were about to experience. Alex’s knowledge of the winery, local wines, the monks, the nuns, the history of Montserrat, and the surrounding region was exceptional. She presented everything in a way that was engaging, easy to follow, and never felt like a scripted lecture. What made the day especially memorable, though, was her personality. Our tour consisted of just four guests—my wife and me, along with another couple—and Alex created such a welcoming atmosphere that it genuinely felt like we were spending the day with friends rather than strangers. She was warm, engaging, and attentive throughout the entire experience. She also went out of her way to take wonderful photos of my wife and me, which was such a thoughtful touch and gave us memories we’ll always appreciate. If you have the opportunity to tour with Alex, don’t hesitate. She transformed what would have been a great day into one of the highlights of our time in Catalonia.
via Tripadvisor
Amazing time!! We had so...
Amazing time!! We had so much fun! Alex was excellent guide! We couldn’t have imagined it being better!! Highly recommended!
via Viator
10/10 would recommend to otherw
We had the best time on this tour. We have traveled all over Europe to visit wine regions and this tour was up there with the top. Feliciano and Georgina did an excellent job making the tour and tasting educational and fun. Lunch was amazing. The morning visit to Montserrat was fabulous and we beat the crowds. I would highly recommend this tour.
via Tripadvisor
This tour was an absolute...
This tour was an absolute highlight of our time in Barcelona. Feliciano was a delightful tour guide. He offered us a lot of wonderful insights into the history and culture of the monastery and the wine country we visited. The cava winery tour was perfect from the tasting to the tour and the delicious homemade lunch. Georgina was the ideal host at the winery. We would definitely not hesitate to go on this tour again.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $169 to $179
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 76
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 79
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Full-Day Trip Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery & Cava Winery: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Barcelona.
How much does Full-Day Trip Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery & Cava Winery cost?
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Prices start at $169 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Barcelona usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Full-Day Trip Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery & Cava Winery take?
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Plan for about 7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Barcelona is not rushed.
Is Full-Day Trip Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery & Cava Winery worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 79 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 217 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Barcelona, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Full-Day Trip Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery & Cava Winery?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Full-Day Trip Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery & Cava Winery suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Full-Day Trip Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery & Cava Winery?
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Around 76 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Barcelona can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Barcelona and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Full-Day Trip Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery & Cava Winery start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Barcelona within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Barcelona?
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Barcelona's Gaudí sites are capacity-limited and the official timed tickets go first, so most of the market is resellers with a guide attached. We weight those heavily on whether the guide is an architecture specialist. Beyond Gaudí, the tapas crawls in Gràcia and the Montserrat day trips carry the highest rankings in the city. On Outty we rank every Barcelona experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Gràcia Tapas and Vermouth Crawl, Costa Brava Tour: Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump from Barcelona, Costa Brava Tour: Kayak, Snorkel, Cliff Jump & lunch Small Group. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Barcelona?
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May, June, September and October. Sagrada Família light is best mid-morning. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Barcelona?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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