Private
Tour overview
This ten-hour day trip pairs two very different kinds of retreat: quiet devotion at Montserrat, then wine and cellar time in Penedès, all in a private vehicle with a guide who works for your group alone and a price set per group, not per person. Up on the mountain, you'll see the Black Madonna inside the basilica before walking the natural park's jagged peaks.
Then it's downhill to a Penedès estate that has farmed its vines organically and biodynamically since the 14th century. In cellars cut into the rock centuries ago, you'll taste three of their wines and cavas before the drive back to Barcelona, with hotel pickup and drop-off at either end.
The itinerary
7 stops, in order.
Hotel pickup in Barcelona
Your private vehicle collects you directly from your Barcelona accommodation to begin the day.
Drive to Montserrat Natural Park
A scenic drive up to the mountain, with views stretching toward the Pyrenees on clear days.
Montserrat Monastery & Basilica
Guided visit to the Benedictine monastery to see La Moreneta, the venerated 12th-century Romanesque wooden Black Madonna sculpture.
Montserrat Natural Park walk
Time to explore the dramatic rock formations and surroundings of the natural park on foot with your guide.
Penedès boutique winery
Visit to a family-owned winery with roots dating to the 14th century, a pioneer in organic and biodynamic viticulture, walking through its historic vineyards.
Underground cellars & tasting
Descend into the winery's ancient underground cellars and taste three artisanal wines and cavas against a backdrop of vineyards and Montserrat.
Return to Barcelona
Private drop-off back at your hotel to close out the day.
What's included
Included
- Private hotel pickup and drop-off in Barcelona
- Private vehicle and professional guide for the full day
- Guided visit to Montserrat Monastery and Basilica
- Walking tour of Montserrat Natural Park
- Guided visit to a family-run boutique winery in Penedès
- Tasting of three artisanal wines and cavas in the underground cellar
Not included
- Food and other drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Personal expenses
Questions and answers
What time is hotel pickup?
Since this is a full private day trip of around 10 hours, pickup is arranged in the morning from your Barcelona accommodation; the exact time is confirmed with your guide ahead of the tour.
What makes this a private tour?
You travel in your own private vehicle with a dedicated guide for just your group, so the pace can flex around you, and it's priced per group rather than per person.
What's the highlight of the day?
Most guests point to seeing La Moreneta, the centuries-old Black Madonna inside Montserrat's basilica, followed later by tasting cava in a family winery's underground cellar with Montserrat visible in the distance.
What should I bring?
Comfortable walking shoes for the mountain paths around Montserrat, and a light layer, since the monastery sits high on the mountain and can feel cooler than central Barcelona.
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