Join the Montserrat Tour with Tapas and Wine from Barcelona and enjoy exploring the historical Montserrat Monastery and some other iconic locations.
Begin your journey with a scenic bus drive from Barcelona and join the thrill of ascending to Montserrat on a cogwheel train, offering breathtaking views of the mountain ranges.
Visit the Monastery and learn about its historical importance during a walking guided tour and learn about Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey, built in the 11th century.
Take a guided tour of a vineyard and walk through lush vines to understand the art of wine-making with an option to taste the local wines.
Enjoy traditional Spanish flavours with either a light tapas meal or a multi-course lunch at the winery, depending on the selected option.
Meeting Location: Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord
Activity Timings:
Activity Duration: 5 to 9 Hours
About Montserrat Tour with Tapas and Wine from Barcelona:
Go on a breathtaking train journey to the enchanting Monastery, where adventure and beauty await! As you traverse through picturesque landscapes, prepare to be captivated by the majestic mountain range that unfolds before your eyes. Step into history as you visit an ancient abbey, still serving as the cherished home to over 70 devoted monks. Tickle your taste buds with the delectable flavors of traditional cuisine, a gastronomic delight that will leave you craving for more. Book your Montserrat Tour with Tapas and Wine from Barcelona and enjoy a trip that offers a perfect balance of adventure, education, and relaxation.
About Montserrat Tour with Tapas and Wine from Barcelona:
How to Reach?
The duration of the Montserrat Tour With Tapas And Wine From Barcelona ranges between 5 and 9 hours, depending on the package that you choose. The tour can be taken on any day from Monday to Sunday, and it starts at 09:45 am. In the 5-hour package, you will be travelling to the Montserrat mountain range, where you will be visiting the Montserrat Monastery and learn about it. If you opt for the 7-hour package, in addition to visiting the Monastery, you will also be able to enjoy mouthwatering Tapas along with wine. Those opting for the 9-hour package will also enjoy a multi-course lunch in addition to what you will do in the 7-hour package.
The cost of the Montserrat Tour With Tapas And Wine From Barcelona will depend on the package you opt for. There are 3 packages to choose from - a 5-hour package which comes at approximately $74 per adult, a 7-hour package which will come at approximately $110 per adult, and also a 9-hour package which will come at approximately $122 per adult. Inclusions of the packages are as follows:
5-Hour Package:
7-Hour Package:
9-Hour Package:
No, there is no age restriction on the Montserrat Tour With Tapas And Wine From Barcelona, but there is variation in the price of the ticket as per age. Infants up to the age of 3 years can accompany their family on this tour free of cost. Children aged between 4 and 12 years will have to purchase a child ticket, whereas those aged above 65 years will be charged a senior ticket. Visitors belonging to the age group from 12 to 64 years will have to opt for an adult
If you have opted for a Montserrat Tour With Tapas And Wine From Barcelona for 7 hours, you will have Tapas lunch and wine tasting included in your package. But if you have opted for a 5-hour package, both tapas and wine tastings will not be included in your package, and you will need to purchase them separately. If, on the other hand, you have opted for a 9-hour package, it will have wine tastings included but instead of a tapas lunch, you will be entitled to a multi-course lunch.
Yes, you can opt for vegan as well as vegetarian options of cold tapas lunch with dessert which is served during the Montserrat Tour With Tapas And Wine From Barcelona. Even though Spanish tapas are mostly made of meat, you can opt for some of the delicious vegetarian or vegan ones. Some of the tapas which you can opt for are patatas bravas, bread with tomato or olive ones. Although during the tour, all dietary allergies or restrictions will be taken into consideration, it might be better if you let them know of your vegan or vegetarian preference beforehand to ensure that you are able to taste them during your visit.
Yes, the Montserrat tour is suitable for people with mobility and disability issues. The cog-wheel trains have been designed, keeping in mind, accessibility for limited mobility travellers. Even the access to the Montserrat mountain and the Monastery has been made suitable for a wheelchair user as well as for electric scooters.
The Montserrat Tour With Tapas And Wine From Barcelona will be a shared experience. It includes a driving portion where the air-conditioned bus will accommodate up to 60 people. But when you go for the guided walking tour of the Montserrat Monastery and other places, the group will be split with a maximum of 18 people accompanying one guide.
Yes, the months between mid-December and mid-April have been found to be ideal to enjoy the best weather and scenery on the Montserrat tour. Montserrat, being a tropical area, is hot and humid for most part of the year. But the weather is cooler between December to April and hence this is the time when you will be able to enjoy the tour the most.
Yes, there are some special considerations and regulations which you need to keep in mind while you are on the Montserrat Tour. Firstly, although photography is allowed in most places, including the interior of the Basilica, you must not take them if a service is going on. Also, the use of tripods and flash photography will be disallowed everywhere. Secondly, you must not carry bigger bags, umbrellas, firearms, and knives as they will not be allowed inside the Museum and Monastery. Moreover, there is no place to store them in Montserrat. Finally, apart from devices required for mobility purposes, electric scooters and skateboards will not be permitted.
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